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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ7DSC-H7
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113110
Width (mm)7986
Height (mm)7283
Weight (g)357514
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
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, 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)
  • 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 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0031.00 - 465.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.002.00 - 78.00
Zoom ratio (x)1215
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.22 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 30
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9-point9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCDEVF type, 115K 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, 80, 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
  • one push (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/4000 - 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, Portait, 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
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)W:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
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++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.83-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium 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
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • 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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