Panasonic announced a new 16.4MP CMOS image sensor (MN34230PL) for FourThirds cameras:
"Panasonic’s νMaicovicon® image sensor delivers stunning images with high resolution pictures and rich colors at a touch of a button. Taking D-SLR camera technology to a higher level with exceptional quality and capturing scenes from any season, anywhere in the world."
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
Specifications
Parameter |
MN34230PL |
Scan mode |
Progressive scan |
Optical size |
4/3 type (inch), Aspect ratio = 4:3 |
Number of active pixels |
4656 (H) x 3518 (V) = 16,379,808 (pixel) |
Number of effective pixels |
4644 (H) x 3506 (V) = 16,281,864 (pixel) |
Total number of pixels |
4732 (H) x 3560 (V) = 16,845,920 (pixel) |
Pixel size |
3.8 (H) um x 3.8 (V) um |
Actual imaging area dimensions (active pixel area) |
17.6472 (H) mm x 13.3228 (V) mm |
Color filter arrangement |
R,G,B Bayer Pattern |
Package, Pin number |
LGA 198pin Ceramic Package ( 21.90mm x 27.00mm x 2.68mm ) |
Power supply voltage |
3.3V / 1.8V / 1.2V |
Master clock |
TYP 54MHz JItter400ps |
Bit number of internal ADC |
12bit |
Output signal type |
subLVDS DDR method 594 Mbps |
Register I/F |
4Line Serial I/F |
Output frame rate per second |
subLVDS 1ch8port 10bit format : 22.5 fps subLVDS 1ch8port 12bit format : 14.7 fps |
Electronic shutter (Full scan) |
Full scan 10bit mode (22.5 fps) |
Variable gain |
Analog gain -9dB +30dB 0.09375dB/step Digital gain -18dB +18dB 0.09375dB/step |
Functions |
Full scan mode (No mixture, No decimation) |
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) |