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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ35DSC-H50
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-fz38
-
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118116
Width (mm)8986
Height (mm)7681
Weight (g)424442
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-FZ28-
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-FZ10-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)12.19.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.79
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.31.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEGMPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIComponent
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 Asph., 2 EDCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0031.00 - 465.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00 - 78.00
Zoom ratio (x)1815
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.22 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)301
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 81
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixel colorEVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesParty, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, FireworksTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)4015
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.541.63
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.31.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.340.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.350.88
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.38
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.50.64
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.01
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus WideHigh-Speed AF mode = 0.307s-
Startup time (s)23
Play -> record time (s)0.91.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.310.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio 4.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
  • music transfer*
  • picture motion browser v3.0
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x v10.3+ *
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, High Definition (HD) video (AVCHD Lite), Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode, High Dynamic Mode.Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCD



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