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Comparison of Olympus FE-230 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 ×
Olympus FE-230 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX3Olympus FE-230
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FX3FE-230
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9491
Width (mm)2419
Height (mm)5155
Weight (g)153105
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)67.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
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 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITOlympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)-0.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, SpotiESP / single CCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (high sensitivity mode)Auto (50 - 1250)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Behind Glass
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2mWide: 0.33 - 12.8ft (0.1 - 3.9m), Tele: 2.0ft - 6.6ft (0.6 - 2.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1320
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.78-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.2-
Startup time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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