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Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-250 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-250Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberFE-250DMC-LS80
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9496
Width (mm)2231
Height (mm)5762
Weight (g)115129
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 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 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 (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensLumix DC Vario lens, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0033.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.07 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionContrast Detect; 1-area / 1-area high speed / 5-area
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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode onlyAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 3200*, 6400* (* High Sensitivity Mode)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESPIntelligent multiple
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Pet, AuctionPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto / red-eye reduction
  • forced off (slow sync./red-eye reduction only in night portrait/party/candle light mode)
  • forced on
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)0.3 - 5.9 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.2 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2024
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.22-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42B2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panoramamaker)
  • photofunstudio (viewer)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows



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