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Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VG-170 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 ×
General
ModelOlympus VG-170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberVG-170DMC-FX55
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10495
Width (mm)2223
Height (mm)6357
Weight (g)147165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)148.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 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 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.63
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.57
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingFace / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 5-point/ Spot autofocus
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
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, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, SunsetPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)0.6 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3427
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.63
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2004
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-280
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • arcsoft media impression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.-



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