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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
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General
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Model Number:	DMC-FZ20	DSC-H1	DMC-FZ20	DSC-H1
Camera Format:	EVF	EVF	EVF	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No	No	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.00	$499.95	$599.00	$499.95
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07	2007-02-07	2007-02-07	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2004-08-31	2005-06-30	2004-08-31	2005-06-30
Remote Control:	No	No	No	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows	Windows / Mac OS	Windows	Windows / Mac OS
Weight:	18.3 oz (520 g)	16.2 oz (460 g)	18.3 oz (520 g)	16.2 oz (460 g)
Weight With Batteries?	checked	checked	checked	checked
Size:	128 x 87 x 106 mm 5.0 x 3.4 x 4.2 in	108 x 81 x 82 mm 4.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 in	128 x 87 x 106 mm 5.0 x 3.4 x 4.2 in	108 x 81 x 82 mm 4.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 in
Warranty in Months:
Waterproof:	No	No	No	No
Image Capture
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Image Resolution:	2560x1920, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480	2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480	2560x1920, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480	2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240	640x480, 160x112	320x240	640x480, 160x112
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2	4:3	4:3, 3:2	4:3
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels):	5.00	5.10	5.00	5.10
Sensor Type:		CCD		CCD
Sensor Size:	1/2.5 inch	1/2.5 inch	1/2.5 inch	1/2.5 inch
Sensor Filter Type:	RGBG	RGB	RGBG	RGB
Sensor Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD	Sony SuperHAD	Unknown CCD	Sony SuperHAD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quality Levels:	2	2	2	2
Lens
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	36 - 432 mm	36 - 432 mm	36 - 432 mm	36 - 432 mm
Zoom Ratio:	12.00x	12.00x	12.00x	12.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x	2x	4x	2x
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Auto w/ spot AF	3-area multi-point / center / flexible spot	Auto w/ spot AF	3-area multi-point / center / flexible spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:	0.2200	0.2500	0.2200	0.2500
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:		100		100
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity		30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm - Infinity 2.0 in - Infinity	2 - 0 cm 0.8 - 0.0 in	5 cm - Infinity 2.0 in - Infinity	2 - 0 cm 0.8 - 0.0 in
Min Macro Area:	37 x 28 mm 1.5 x 1.1 in	43 x 32 mm 1.7 x 1.3 in	37 x 28 mm 1.5 x 1.1 in	43 x 32 mm 1.7 x 1.3 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0		f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 - f/8	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - 8.0	f/2.8 - f/8	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - 8.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	Type Unknown		Type Unknown
Display
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Optical VF Type:	1/3" Color EVF (adjustable)	EVF type, 0.3" 115.2K pixel color LCD	1/3" Color EVF (adjustable)	EVF type, 0.3" 115.2K pixel color LCD
Optical VF Accuracy:	99%	99%	99%	99%
Monitor Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Monitor VF Accuracy:	100%	99%	100%	99%
Monitor Size (inches):	2.0	2.5	2.0	2.5
Monitor Resolution:	130,000 dots	115,000 dots	130,000 dots	115,000 dots
Monitor Type:	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:	16x		16x
Exposure
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
ISO Settings:	80, 100, 200, 400	64, 100, 200, 400	80, 100, 200, 400	64, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400	400	400	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	6	7	6	7
White Balance Settings:	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Manual ("One Push")	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Manual ("One Push")
Manual White Balance:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	8	30	8	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/2000	1/2000	1/2000	1/2000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV	2.0 EV	2.0 EV	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot	49-area multi-pattern	Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot	49-area multi-pattern
Spot Metering:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Self Timer:	2 or 10	10	2 or 10	10
Flash
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Internal Flash:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5	5	5	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto / Red Eye Redux, Slow Synchro / Red Eye Redux, Forced On / Off	Auto / Forced On / Forced Off / Slow Synchro / Redeye Reduction	Auto, Auto / Red Eye Redux, Slow Synchro / Red Eye Redux, Forced On / Off	Auto / Forced On / Forced Off / Slow Synchro / Redeye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Measured Flash Range, 100 ISO (feet):
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 7.0m (ISO Auto)	14 feet plus at telephoto and ISO 64	0.3 - 7.0m (ISO Auto)	14 feet plus at telephoto and ISO 64
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes	No	Yes	No
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a	Hot Shoe	n/a
Maximum Flash Sync:
Image Storage
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC	Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO	SD/MMC	Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Other Memory Types:	None		None
Memory Included (MB):	16.0	32.0	16.0	32.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF		TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No	No	No	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG	JPEG	JPEG	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime MotionJPEG	MPEG VX	QuickTime MotionJPEG	MPEG VX
Connectivity
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Video Out:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 1.1	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 1.1	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	DC In	DC in	DC In	DC in
Included Software:	SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver	Picture Package for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh)	SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver	Picture Package for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh)
OS Compatibility:	Windows	Windows / Mac OS	Windows	Windows / Mac OS
Performance Timing
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Startup Time:	5.0 seconds	2.2 seconds	5.0 seconds	2.2 seconds
Shutdown Time:	5.3 seconds	2.4 seconds	5.3 seconds	2.4 seconds
Play -> Record:	0.7 seconds	0.2 seconds	0.7 seconds	0.2 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	1.8 seconds	1.5 seconds	1.8 seconds	1.5 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag, Full AF:	0.530 (W) seconds	0.280 (W) - 0.780 (T) seconds	0.530 (W) seconds	0.280 (W) - 0.780 (T) seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.080 seconds	0.210 seconds	0.080 seconds	0.210 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.030 seconds	0.011 seconds	0.030 seconds	0.011 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	3.94 seconds		3.94 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	0.86 seconds	1.24 seconds	0.86 seconds	1.24 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	0.55 seconds	1.30 seconds	0.55 seconds	1.30 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	4	No limit	4	No limit
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):	3.00	1.31	3.00	1.31
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	30	30	30	30
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	718	5476	718	5476
Power
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	2 x AA	Proprietary	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Alk. disposable, NiMN / NiMH rechargeable	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Alk. disposable, NiMN / NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	2 x AA NiMH rechargeable	Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	2 x AA NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown	290	Unknown	290
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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
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