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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-TZ3DSC-W370
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105100
Width (mm)3726
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)257177
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.214.1
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.07
Sensor width (mm)6.036.17
Sensor height (mm)4.524.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.811.43
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
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 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)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 4320 x 2342(10.1 mp other)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)31.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITSony lens; 9 elements in 6 groups (including 4 asph,)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 280.0034.00 - 238.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 46.006.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)107
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.300.18 - 0.28
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 47
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9 point; spotContrast Detection; 9-area, center, spot
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)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto (80-1600), Program Auto (80-1600), 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1600 - 2
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 modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyEasy, Smile, Soft Snap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 5.0m(W), 0.5m - 3.2m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1219
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.891.5
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)31.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.760.74
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.760.86
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.2
Shutter lag (notes)1-Area High Speed AF mode lag = 0.36s-
Startup time (s)2.72.7
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.34
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270230
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc only)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.Optical Image Stabilization, Sweep Panorama, DRO Plus, iSCN, 720p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red, and Green.



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