Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-620UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Comparison of Olympus SP-620UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ×
Olympus SP-620UZ ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Olympus SP-620UZ
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ35SP-620UZ
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-fz38
-
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118110
Width (mm)8974
Height (mm)7674
Weight (g)424435
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-FZ28-
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-FZ10-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 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)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)2.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEGMP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 Asph., 2 EDOlympus lens; 12 Lenses in 9 Groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0025.00 - 525.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1821
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3020
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / SpotCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixel color-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
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, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 4
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, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
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, FireworksScene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works
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
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)400
Included memory typebuilt-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-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.54-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.34-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.35-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus WideHigh-Speed AF mode = 0.307s-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470-
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
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 [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, High Definition (HD) video (AVCHD Lite), Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode, High Dynamic Mode.Dual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in silver and black.



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