Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberHX200VZS30
Alternate model number(s)-
  • tz40
Camera formatEVFCompact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122108
Width (mm)9328
Height (mm)8759
Weight (g)591198
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony HX100V-
SuccessorSony HX300-
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
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 11 elements in 10 groups (incl 1ED galss & 1 aspheric element)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 810.0024.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 144.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)3020
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.360.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 459
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 0.5cm (0.2"), 201,600 dot equivalent-
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 - 12,800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 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)1/4000 - 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
  • rear slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.4m (W) / Approx. 2.0 - 5.9m (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)
  • dc input
  • micro usb
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.57-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)106
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)450300
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FH50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 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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