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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H2DMC-FZ7
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108113
Width (mm)9179
Height (mm)8172
Weight (g)591357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)66
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)2.052.05
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
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)1.33.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEGVXQuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1212
Aperture range (f)-0.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 52
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-area Contrast Detection1, 3 or 9-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.3" 115K pixel color LCDEVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)516
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 100080, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • 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, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High-speed Shutter, CandlePortrait, 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
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 1.0-26 ft, (0.3-9m)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--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • tiff
Included memory (MB)32-
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
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.640.83
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.33.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)77
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.450.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.90.6
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.460.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.02
Shutter lag (notes)-This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)
Startup time (s)2.82.5
Play -> record time (s)1.11.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)164
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400320
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA 2300mAh NiMH rechargeable1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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