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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera |
Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 |
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| Main Features | |||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony | Sony |
| Product Line | Lumix | Cyber-Shot | Cyber-Shot |
| Model | DMC-FZ30 | — | — |
| Camera Type | SLR / Large | SLR / Large | — |
| Type of User | Professional | — | — |
| Operating System Compatibility | Mac, PC | PC, Mac | PC, Mac |
| Bundled Accessories | Battery Charger, Video Cable, Carrying Strap, Memory Card, Software, USB Cable | AV Cable, Lens Cap, USB Cable, Battery Charger, Shoulder Strap, Software, Lens Hood, NiMh AA Rechargeable Batteries: 2 | Lens Cap, USB Cable, Battery Charger, Video Cable, Shoulder Strap, Software |
| Color | Black | — | Silver |
| Warranty | — | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Performance Features | |||
| Connectors | USB: 1 | USB 2.0: 1 | USB 2.0: 1 |
| Playback Mode | — | Magnification, Slideshow | — |
| Playback Magnification | — | 5 X | — |
| Self Timer | 10 Sec | 10 Sec, 2 Sec | 10 Sec, 2 Sec |
| Built-In Microphone | With Built-In Microphone | With Built-In Microphone | With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-in Speaker | With Built-In Speaker | — | With Built-In Speaker |
| Power Source | Lithium Ion: 1 | Ni-MH: 2 | Ni-MH: 2 |
| Image Quality | |||
| Resolution | 8.1 Megapixels | 6 Megapixels | 7.2 Megapixels |
| Image Sensor | CCD | CCD | CCD |
| Image Sensor Size | — | 1/2.5 in | 1/2.5 in |
| Still Image Capture Resolution | 1280 X 960 Pixels | 2816 x 2112 Pixels, 2816 x 1872 Pixels, 640 X 480 Pixels, 1632 x 1224 Pixels, 1280 X 960 Pixels | 3072 x 2304 Pixels, 640 X 480 Pixels, 2048 x 1536 Pixels, 2592 x 1944 Pixels, 1632 x 1224 Pixels, 1280 X 960 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Speed | 3 Frames per second | — | — |
| Still Image Format | JPEG, RAW, TIFF | JPEG | JPEG |
| Resolution Modes | — | 6 Modes | 6 Modes |
| Shooting Modes | — | Portrait, Twilight, Landscape, Auto, Beach/Snow | Portrait, Twilight, Landscape, Auto, Beach/Snow, High-Speed Shutter |
| Compression Modes | Uncompressed, Fine | — | Fine, Normal |
| Photo Effects | — | Vivid, Natural, Sepia, Black & White | Vivid, Natural, Sepia, Black & White |
| Lens | |||
| Digital Zoom | 4 X | 24 X | 4 X |
| Optical Zoom | 12 X | 12 X | 12 X |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual | Continuous AF, Single AF | Manual, Spot AF, Multi-AF, Center AF |
| Max Focal Length | — | 72 Mm | 72 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length | 7.4 Mm | 6 Mm | 6 Mm |
| Max Focus Range | Infinity | Infinity | Infinity |
| Min. Focus Range | 30 Cm | 50 Cm | 50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range | 5 Cm | Infinity | 2 Cm |
| Min. Macro Focus Range | 5 Cm | 2 Cm | 2 Cm |
| Viewfinder | |||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic | LCD |
| LCD Screen Size | 2 in | 2 in | 3.0 in |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 230000 Pixels | 85000 Pixels | 201000 Pixels |
| Exposure Control | |||
| ISO Rating | 100, Auto, 80, 200, 400 | Auto, 800, 1000, 400, 200, 80, 100 | Auto, 800, 1000, 400, 200, 80, 100 |
| Exposure Settings | — | Exposure Bracketing, Aperture Priority | Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority |
| Max Aperture | F 2.8 | F 2.8 | F 2.8 |
| Min. Aperture | F 11 | F 3.7 | F 8.0 |
| Max Shutter Speed | — | 1/2000 Sec | 1/2000 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed | 8 Sec | 30 Sec | 1/4 Sec |
| Metering | — | Spot, Center Weighted | — |
| White Balance | Automatic, Preset | Preset, Automatic | Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| Flash | |||
| Flash | Built In | Built In | Built In |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Off, On, Slow Sync, Fill, Red Eye Reduction | Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction, Auto, Forced Flash | Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction, Fill, Auto |
| Flash Sync Mode | — | Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction | Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Memory | |||
| Storage Type | SD/MMC Card | Memory Stick PRO | Memory Stick PRO |
| Installed Memory | — | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Video | |||
| Digital Video Format | VGA, QuickTime, QVGA | MPEG-1 | MPEG |
| Video Capture Resolution | 640 X 480 Pixels | 640 X 480 Pixels | 640 X 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Speed | 30 Frames per second | 30 Frames per second | 30 Frames per second |
| Video Standard Type | NTSC | PAL, NTSC | PAL, NTSC |
| Dimensions | |||
| Height | — | 83 Mm | 83 Mm |
| Width | — | 113 Mm | 113 Mm |
| Depth | — | 94 Mm | 94 Mm |
| Weight | — | 389 Grams | 406 Grams |