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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-H20ZS8
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107105
Width (mm)4733
Height (mm)6958
Weight (g)285210
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.114.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.581.42
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
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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 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 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.81.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4QuckTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0024.00 - 384.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)1016
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 57
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, 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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 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
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV 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 modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASportsCustom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1170
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-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)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)21.58
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1003
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.320.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.320.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.11.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)114.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290340
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope ( trial version)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter BottonPower O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch LCD, 720p HD movies. Available in black and silver.



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