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

Attribute
Olympus FE-5020 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberFE-5020DMC-S3
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9399
Width (mm)2521
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)107117
1↑Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1214.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.551.42
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens, 7 Lenses in 6 Groups, 3 Aspherical LensesLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.15 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection: Face / 11 pt / 1pt
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)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Intelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization Plus, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, Sunset
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 descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.49ft (0.15m) – 13.5ft (4.1m); 2.0ft (0.6m) – 7.5ft (2.3m) at ISO 8000.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Other memoryMicroSD (MASD-1 required)-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4870
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)150250
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 660mah 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 software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.3 or later
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization+. Available in Wine Red, Dark Gray and Royal Blue.MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector. Available in blue, red



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