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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H50DMC-FZ8
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116113
Width (mm)8679
Height (mm)8172
Weight (g)442357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.17.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.791.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 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)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 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)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.62.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
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)130
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 81
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF1, 3 or multi-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixelsEVF type, 0.44" 188K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (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
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 60
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 Shooting, Smile ShutterPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
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 descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)Wide: 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
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)15-
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 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.631.68
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-3.91
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.62.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.880.64
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.380.31
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.64-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus High Speed Mode = 0.46s
Startup time (s)32.8
Play -> record time (s)1.40.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.33.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300380
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer*
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+ *
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCD-



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