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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and General Electric E1240 [S]ave

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General Electric E1240 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 ×
General
ModelGeneral Electric E1240Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
BrandGeneral-electricPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.general-imaging.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberE1240SZ1
Camera format-Compact
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9999
Width (mm)2421
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)150131
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.216.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.66.13
Sensor height (mm)5.74.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.33
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 2268(9.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4032 x 2688(10.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4MP4 with mono audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens7 elements in 7 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)40.00 - 160.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)410
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.34-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.3
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-TrackingContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-HandshakeSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3m-4.4m / Tele: 0.3m-2.0m (ISO 400)Intelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2670
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210250
Battery form factorProprietary GB-40Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary GB-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 standard edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution. Panoramics stitched in-camera.Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S.



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