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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H3DMC-FZ7
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106113
Width (mm)4879
Height (mm)6972
Weight (g)292357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)86
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)1.762.05
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)23.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
1↑Movie file formatMPEG-1QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 20
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF1, 3 or 9-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF 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)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)516
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 320080, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 8
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 modesTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 mWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • tiff
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.670.83
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)23.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)117
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.360.6
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.31
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.02
Shutter lag (notes)-This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)
Startup time (s)2.32.5
Play -> record time (s)0.81.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)104
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330320
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithiumProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp
  • mac os
  • windows



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