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Comparison of Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ7SP-510 UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)113106
Width (mm)7970
Height (mm)7275
Weight (g)357325
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)67.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 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)
  • 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)3.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.27 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3060
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 200
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9-pointCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCDElectronic viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2500, 4000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotDigital iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, spot, center weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1portrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, sport, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 11.2ft. (3.4m)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • s
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format
  • tiff
  • raw
Included memory (MB)-21
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.834.23
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.63
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.09
Shutter lag (notes)This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)-
Startup time (s)2.52.4
Play -> record time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)46
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320-
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA (Type unspecified)
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher



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