Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ×
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ35SP-550 UZ
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-fz38
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Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118116
Width (mm)8978
Height (mm)7679
Weight (g)424365
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-FZ28-
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-FZ10-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.17.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.88
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)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)2.31
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 Asph., 2 EDOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1818
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / SpotCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixel colorEVF type, TFT color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 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 Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesParty, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworksportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
Included memory (MB)4020
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 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.544.16
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.410.54
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-20
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.31
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.341.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.351.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.6
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.09
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus WideHigh-Speed AF mode = 0.307s-
Startup time (s)22.9
Play -> record time (s)0.90.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.37
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470560
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio 4.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
  • olympus master
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, High Definition (HD) video (AVCHD Lite), Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode, High Dynamic Mode.CCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.



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