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Comparison of Olympus SP-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-320 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSP-320DMC-FX3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)10094
Width (mm)3524
Height (mm)6551
Weight (g)180153
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.342.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
1↑On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.1)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Zoom LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 24.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptical viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • & 3)
  • 2
  • auto
  • evening sun
  • fluorescent (1
  • manual
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center Weighted MeteringIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • fill + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5 ft / 3.8 m; Tele: 7.2 ft / 2.2 mWide: 0.3 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2513
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.78
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-1.1
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.2
Startup time (s)-1.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-200
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types-
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included-1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows



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