Panasonic has announced a new 16.4MP CMOS image sensor (MN34230PL) for FourThirds cameras. Panasonic Japan released a pdf file describing the features of a new 4K Four Thirds sensor. The new 16,4 Megapixel sensor is supporting 4K2K HD movie.
Panasonic claims that this will be the lowest noise sensor on the market. The new 16.4MP CMOS sensor could probably be for the Panasonic’s new GH4 micro four thirds camera which will come packed with 4Kvideo recording capabilities.
The GH4 mft camera will be a high-end model and to be announced in Spring 2014. See more specifications here.
Panasonic Announced a New 16.4MP CMOS Sensor for FourThirds Cameras
Panasonic 16.4MP CMOS Sensor Key features
- New “On Chip Filter” for improved sensitivity
- Delivering high resolution still images
- Stunning pictures in low light and high bright conditions, Supporting 4K2K HD movie
- Lowest noise sensor in the market
- Advanced LGA packaging technology for reliability
Panasonic 16.4MP CMOS Sensor Specifications
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Parameter |
MN34230PL |
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Scan mode |
Progressive scan |
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Optical size |
4/3 type (inch), Aspect ratio = 4:3 |
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Number of active pixels |
4656 (H) x 3518 (V) = 16,379,808 (pixel) |
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Number of effective pixels |
4644 (H) x 3506 (V) = 16,281,864 (pixel) |
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Total number of pixels |
4732 (H) x 3560 (V) = 16,845,920 (pixel) |
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Pixel size |
3.8 (H) um x 3.8 (V) um |
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Actual imaging area dimensions (active pixel area) |
17.6472 (H) mm x 13.3228 (V) mm |
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Color filter arrangement |
R,G,B Bayer Pattern |
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Package, Pin number |
LGA 198pin Ceramic Package ( 21.90mm x 27.00mm x 2.68mm ) |
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Power supply voltage |
3.3V / 1.8V / 1.2V |
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Master clock |
TYP 54MHz JItter400ps |
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Bit number of internal ADC |
12bit |
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Output signal type |
subLVDS DDR method 594 Mbps |
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Register I/F |
4Line Serial I/F |
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Output frame rate per second |
subLVDS 1ch8port 10bit format : 22.5 fps subLVDS 1ch8port 12bit format : 14.7 fps |
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Electronic shutter (Full scan) |
Full scan 10bit mode (22.5 fps) |
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Variable gain |
Analog gain -9dB +30dB 0.09375dB/step Digital gain -18dB +18dB 0.09375dB/step |
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Functions |
Full scan mode (No mixture, No decimation) |
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Monitor (Live View) mode : 120fps |
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HD movie mode 720/60p (9pixel mixture) |
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High speed mode 240fps / 481fps |
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Full scan, Any size cropping |
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4k2k movie mode (30fps) |
