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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FX55DSC-T20
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9590
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)165159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.76
1↑Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)32
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGMPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.003.00 - 19.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.573
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.23 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 15
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFace / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 5-point/ Spot autofocus9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)165
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1000 - 1
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, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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 sync
Flash range description0.6 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: W:0.3-7.4 ft (0.1-3.0m) T:0.6-6.2 ft (0.25-2.5m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2731
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.75
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)32
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)411
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.54
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.35
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.9
Play -> record time (s)-1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280380
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft media impression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye



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