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Comparison of Olympus FE-300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 ×
Olympus FE-300 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-F3Olympus FE-300
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-F3FE-300
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9694
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5457
Weight (g)132133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.241.52
Sensor width (mm)6.137.44
Sensor height (mm)4.65.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.86
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
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 AsphericalOlympus lens, 6 elements in 4 groups, 4 aspherical
1↑Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 20.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 12
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptCCD Contrast Detection with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 601/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleDigital ESP, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetPortrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
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 description0.3 - 7.1m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.7 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 20.0ft. (6.1m) at ISO 800; Tele: 1.6ft. (0.5m) – 11.8ft. (3.6m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4048
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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 (requires optional dc coupler)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-4
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.99
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.35
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.08
Startup time (s)-2.5
Play -> record time (s)-0.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • olympus master 2
Os compatibility-
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver and Black.-



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