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
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-550 UltraZoomPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSP-550 UZDMC-FZ35
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dmc-fz38
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116118
Width (mm)7889
Height (mm)7976
Weight (g)365424
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Successor-Panasonic DMC-FZ10
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.112.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.53
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)12.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 Asph., 2 ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 504.0027.00 - 486.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)1818
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.6
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AFContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, TFT color LCDEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixel color
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
1↑Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
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, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portraitParty, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200Wide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
Included memory (MB)2040
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.161.54
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)10.543.4
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)12.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.520.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.110.35
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.60.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.5
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.12
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus WideHigh-Speed AF mode = 0.307s
Startup time (s)2.92
Play -> record time (s)0.70.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)74.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)560470
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • type unspecified
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA disposable alkalines1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio 4.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.Optical Image Stabilization, High Definition (HD) video (AVCHD Lite), Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode, High Dynamic Mode.



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