Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Comparison of Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 ×
Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ28SP-570 UZ
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118119
Width (mm)8988
Height (mm)7584
Weight (g)451555
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-FZ35-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.10
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.68-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score2728
Dxo color depth score (bit)17.918.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.110
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)7972
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)
  • 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)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
  • raw (.orf)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.80.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 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
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0026.00 - 520.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00 - 92.00
Zoom ratio (x)1820
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.22 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti-area with face detection and trackingCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.20" 201,600 dot electronic viewfinderEVF with diopter correction
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
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
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • 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, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)
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, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light 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 reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)Wide: 0.98 - 21ft (0.3 - 6.4m); Tele: 3.9 - 13.1ft. (1.2 - 4m) at ISO 400
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connection-Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • raw (.orf)
Included memory (MB)5045
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
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)1.72.46
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.785.63
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.80.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.50.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.810.81
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.260.52
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.920.8
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.13
Startup time (s)2.43.3
Play -> record time (s)0.71
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.46
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)460390
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA disposables
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 software cd-rom
1↑Os compatibility-
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image-Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, Intelligent ISO.Dual Image Stabilization (sensor-shift type mechanical stabilization plus high ISO).



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