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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-N2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-N2DMC-FX150
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9797
Width (mm)2325
Height (mm)6154
Weight (g)185179
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)1014.7
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3241.52
Sensor width (mm)7.67.44
Sensor height (mm)5.75.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-28
Dxo color depth score (bit)-18.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-9.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-101
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 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 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4416 x 2480(11.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4416 x 2944(13.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4416 x 3312(14.6 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VXQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.6
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 17
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast DetectionMulti-area with face detection and tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)516
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High-Sensitivity Auto (1600 - 6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti pattern, center-weighted, spotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight PortraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 15.7 ft (0.2 - 4.8 m)Wide: 0.6 - 5.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.9m (ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Included memory (MB)2550
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.670.5
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.69-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300330
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.7v 1150mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • gps image tracker
  • image station xpress
  • music transfer; mac: music transfer
  • windows: picture motion browser v1.1
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio viewer 2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0se
Os compatibility
  • v10.x)
  • windows 2000/me/xp; macintosh os x (v9.x
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Screen-



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