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Comparison of Olympus FE-290 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 ×
Olympus FE-290 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS80Olympus FE-290
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-LS80FE-290
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9698
Width (mm)3127
Height (mm)6256
Weight (g)129142
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.17.1
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)1.761.88
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
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
LensLumix DC Vario lens, 6 elements in 5 groupsOlympus lens, 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 100.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 16
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 1-area / 1-area high speed / 5-areaCCD Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000234,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 3200*, 6400* (* High Sensitivity Mode)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 640
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 multipleDigital ESP
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 Light, FireworksPortrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto / red-eye reduction
  • forced off (slow sync./red-eye reduction only in night portrait/party/candle light mode)
  • forced on
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 5.9 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.2 m (Tele / ISO Auto)Wide: 0.66ft. (0.2m) � 14.4ft.(4.4m) at ISO 400; Tele: 1.1ft. (0.35m) � 7.2ft. (2.2m) at ISO 400
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)246
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Power
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • nimh rechargeable
  • oxyride / alkaline disposable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panoramamaker)
  • photofunstudio (viewer)
  • usb driver
  • olympus master 2
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista



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