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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FH20DSC-W370
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100100
Width (mm)2826
Height (mm)5757
Weight (g)159177
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.43
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2342(10.1 mp other)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.51.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGMPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 AsphericalSony lens; 9 elements in 6 groups (including 4 asph,)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 224.0034.00 - 238.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 40.006.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)87
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.300.18 - 0.28
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 47
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptContrast Detection; 9-area, center, spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (80-1600), Program Auto (80-1600), 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 601/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1Easy, Smile, Soft Snap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range description0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 5.0m(W), 0.5m - 3.2m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4019
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
  • mini hdmi
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.391.5
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.51.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.660.74
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.880.86
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.2
Startup time (s)1.72.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)44
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300230
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc only)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.Optical Image Stabilization, Sweep Panorama, DRO Plus, iSCN, 720p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red, and Green.



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