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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ7DSC-H3
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113106
Width (mm)7948
Height (mm)7269
Weight (g)357292
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)68
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)2.051.76
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
  • 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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 2.2)
  • tiff
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.22
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 20
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9-point9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)165
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)Wide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format
  • tiff
-
Included memory (MB)-31
Included memory type-Internal
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
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.831.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.22
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)711
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.61.36
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.310.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Shutter lag (notes)This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)-
Startup time (s)2.52.3
Play -> record time (s)1.60.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)410
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320330
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp



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