Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Comparison of Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-560 UltraZoomPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSP-560 UZDMC-FZ35
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dmc-fz38
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116118
Width (mm)7889
Height (mm)7976
Weight (g)464424
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Successor-Panasonic DMC-FZ10
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)812.1
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.2
Sensor width (mm)6.036.13
Sensor height (mm)4.524.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.851.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.12.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lens, 14 elements in 11 groups, 4 aspherical, 2 EDLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 Asph., 2 ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0027.00 - 486.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)1818
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.6
  • 100
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Full-Time AF, Selective AF TargetContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; color LCDEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixel color
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Face Detection AEIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self PortraitParty, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98ft (0.3m) � 21ft (6.4m); Tele: 3.9ft (1.2m) � 13.1ft. (4m), at ISO 400Wide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
Included memory (MB)4740
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.151.54
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)11.293.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)11-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.12.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)143
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.770.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.740.35
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.390.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.030.5
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.12
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus WideHigh-Speed AF mode = 0.307s
Startup time (s)2.92
Play -> record time (s)0.80.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9.74.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)610470
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeables
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA disposable alkalines1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio 4.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3 or later
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew innovative technologies include:- Face Detection Technology: tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face DetOptical Image Stabilization, High Definition (HD) video (AVCHD Lite), Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode, High Dynamic Mode.



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