Attribute | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 × | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 × |
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General | ||
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Manufacturer url | https://www.panasonic.com | https://www.sony.com/ |
Model number | DMC-FZ18 | DSC-HX1 |
Camera format | EVF | EVF |
Release year (year) | 2007 | 2009 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 118 | 115 |
Width (mm) | 88 | 92 |
Height (mm) | 75 | 83 |
1↑Weight (g) | 441 | 515 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Successor | - | Sony HX100V |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor manufacturer | - | Sony Exmor |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 8.1 | 9.1 |
Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.4 inch |
Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 27.05 |
Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.92 |
Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.57 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.76 | 1.71 |
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
Self-cleaning | - | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
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Image file format |
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Continuous-mode (fps) | 3 | 10 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | + | + |
Movie resolution |
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Image Storage | ||
Movie file format | QuickTime MotionJPEG | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
Composite video out | + | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
Hd video out | - | + |
Hd video connection | - | HDMI, Component |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT | Sony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 28.00 - 504.00 | 28.00 - 560.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | 8.00 | - |
Zoom ratio (x) | 18 | 20 |
Aperture range (f) | 0.12 - 0.36 | 0.19 - 0.29 |
Integrated nd filter | - | - |
Min focus range (cm) | 30 | 1 |
Optical image stabilization | + | + |
Digital zoom | + | + |
Digital zoom values (x) |
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Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | Face / 1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / Multi-point / Spot autofocus | Contrast Detection |
Auto focus assist light | + | + |
Manual focus | + | + |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder type | 0.44" electronic viewfinder w/ 188,000 pixels | EVF type, 201K pixels |
Focus peaking | - | - |
Display | ||
Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
Rear display | + | + |
Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 3 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 207,000 | 230,000 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | - | + |
Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
Selfie screen | - | - |
Max playback zoom (x) | 16 | - |
Exposure | ||
Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only) | Auto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto iso mode | - | + |
White balance settings |
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Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 60 | 1/4000 - 30 |
Bulb mode | - | - |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program auto exposure | + | + |
Aperture priority | + | + |
Shutter priority | + | + |
Full manual exposure | + | + |
Creative exposure modes | Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo) | Easy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait |
Self timer (s) |
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High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
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Flash range description | 0.3 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 4.0m (Tele/ISO Auto) | ISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T) |
Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
Usable memory types |
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Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | + | - |
Uncompressed format |
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Included memory (MB) | 27 | 11 |
Included memory type | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | - | - |
Microphone jack | - | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
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Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
Dpof compliant | + | + |
Remote control | - | - |
Connections (extended) |
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Performance Timing | ||
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.87 | 1.55 |
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 2.77 | - |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | + | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 3 | 10 |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 4 | 10 |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.4 | 0.31 |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.5 | 0.23 |
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.26 | - |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.55 | 0.67 |
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.02 | 0.01 |
Startup time (s) | 3.1 | 2.3 |
Play -> record time (s) | 1.8 | - |
Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 4.3 | 6 |
Power | ||
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 400 | 390 |
Battery form factor | Proprietary | Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
Usable battery types |
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Batteries included | 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
Software | ||
Included software |
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Os compatibility |
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Miscellaneous | ||
Notes and features | MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); Intelligent ISO mode; Intelligent Auto Mode (combines Optical Image Stabilization | 10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection |