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Comparison of Olympus FE-300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-300 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberFE-300DMC-FX78
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94100
Width (mm)2221
Height (mm)5755
Weight (g)133142
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1212.1
Sensor format1/1.72 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)41.5228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.446.13
Sensor height (mm)5.584.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.861.53
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)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)-3.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens, 6 elements in 4 groups, 4 asphericalLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT; 7elements in 6 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.17 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 12
  • 4
  • 20
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection with Face DetectionContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents3D Photo, SCN, Cosmetic, My Color; Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
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
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 20.0ft. (6.1m) at ISO 800; Tele: 1.6ft. (0.5m) – 11.8ft. (3.6m) at ISO 8000.6 - 5.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4870
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
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)-3.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
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)300200
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.1 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
Os compatibility
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Mega OIS image stabilization, 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 3D Photos, Beauty Retouch. Available in black



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