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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberH200DMC-FZ40
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20132010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123120
Width (mm)8792
Height (mm)8380
Weight (g)530498
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD CCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.114.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.191.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundAVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens; 12 elements in 10 groups including 6 aspheric elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)22.00 - 580.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 104.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 70
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF, Center Weighted AF, Spot AF, Tracking Focus, Face Tracking FocusContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq.
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV 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 modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, FireworksCreative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction: auto
  • slow synchro
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 6.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 3.6m (T)0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
1↑Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)040
Included memory type-built-in memory
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)
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1005
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350580
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, 720p HD movies, 360 Sweep Panorama, Advanced Flash mode, New Beauty EffectPower OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control.



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