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

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H7DMC-FZ7
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110113
Width (mm)8679
Height (mm)8372
Weight (g)514357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
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, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
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 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)-3.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1512
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 30
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection1, 3 or 9-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
1↑ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 115K pixel color LCDEVF 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, 80, 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
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 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, Portait, 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
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionW:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)Wide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
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++
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • dc input
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)250320
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye-



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