Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-HX1DMC-FZ18
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115118
Width (mm)9288
Height (mm)8375
Weight (g)515441
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony HX100V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.18.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0524.71
Sensor width (mm)5.925.76
Sensor height (mm)4.574.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.711.76
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)
  • 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)
  • 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 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 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 v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)103
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4 AVC/H.264QuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. elementLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-8.00
Zoom ratio (x)2018
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)130
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 108
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionFace / 1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / Multi-point / Spot autofocus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 201K pixels0.44" electronic viewfinder w/ 188,000 pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / flash / white set 1 / white set 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 modesEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, PortraitFood, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)0.3 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 4.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 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)1127
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • multi-connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.551.87
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-2.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)103
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)104
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.230.5
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.26
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.670.55
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.02
Startup time (s)2.33.1
Play -> record time (s)-1.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)64.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390400
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer
  • silkypix developer studio 2.1se
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face DetectionMEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); Intelligent ISO mode; Intelligent Auto Mode (combines Optical Image Stabilization



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