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Comparison of Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 ×
Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ28SP-560 UZ
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118116
Width (mm)8978
Height (mm)7579
Weight (g)451464
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-FZ35-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.18
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.227.26
Sensor width (mm)6.136.03
Sensor height (mm)4.64.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.85
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score27-
Dxo color depth score (bit)17.9-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)79-
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)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.81.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITOlympus ED lens, 14 elements in 11 groups, 4 aspherical, 2 ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0027.00 - 486.00
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
  • 100
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti-area with face detection and trackingCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Full-Time AF, Selective AF Target
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.20" 201,600 dot electronic viewfinderEVF; 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), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • 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 ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Face Detection AE
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, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 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: 0.98ft (0.3m) � 21ft (6.4m); Tele: 3.9ft (1.2m) � 13.1ft. (4m), at ISO 400
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
Included memory (MB)5047
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.72.15
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.7811.29
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-11
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-14
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.50.77
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.810.74
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.260.39
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.921.03
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.06
Startup time (s)2.42.9
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.49.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)460610
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeables
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
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio viewer 2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0se
  • olympus master 2
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x v10.3 or later
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image-Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, Intelligent ISO.New innovative technologies include:- Face Detection Technology: tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Det



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