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

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Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-510 UltraZoomPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSP-510 UZDMC-FZ7
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)106113
Width (mm)7079
Height (mm)7572
Weight (g)325357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
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)1.882.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)-3.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.27 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6030
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 200-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF1, 3 or 9-point
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeElectronic viewfinderEVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2500, 400080, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, spot, center weightedIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, sport, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
1↑High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 11.2ft. (3.4m)Wide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • x
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • tiff
Included memory (MB)21-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.230.83
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)0.630.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.6
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.02
Shutter lag (notes)-This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)
Startup time (s)2.42.5
Play -> record time (s)-1.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)64
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-320
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • type unspecified
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA (Type unspecified)1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • mac os
  • windows



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