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Comparison of Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 ×
Olympus FE-5020 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3Olympus FE-5020
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-S3FE-5020
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9993
Width (mm)2125
Height (mm)5956
Weight (g)117107
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.55
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)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 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, 7 Lenses in 6 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 20.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)45
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.320.17 - 0.30
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 typeContrast Detection: Face / 11 pt / 1ptCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsIntelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)Auto, Auto High, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleDigital ESP Metering, 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, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, SunsetIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization Plus, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3
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 description0.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO)ISO 800: Wide: 0.49ft (0.15m) – 13.5ft (4.1m); 2.0ft (0.6m) – 7.5ft (2.3m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • x
Other memory-MicroSD (MASD-1 required)
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7048
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-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)-
  • a/v out)
  • multi-terminal (usb
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250150
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 660mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • olympus master 2 software
Os compatibility-
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector. Available in blue, redDigital Image Stabilization+. Available in Wine Red, Dark Gray and Royal Blue.



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