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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberHX20VZS30
Alternate model number(s)-
  • tz40
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107108
Width (mm)3528
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)254198
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony DSC-HX9V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)18.218.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 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)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 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)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0024.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 89.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 306
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area
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)921,600920,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/2000 - 30
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 modesBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft SkinScene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T)0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)10512
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro usb
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)106
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320300
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.1 pe
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect optionsPower O.I.S, 920K-dot Touchpanel LCD, Full HD 60p movies, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white.



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