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Comparison of Olympus SZ-20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
Olympus SZ-20 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Olympus SZ-20
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSZ7SZ-20
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)99102
Width (mm)2130
Height (mm)5964
Weight (g)133186
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)28.2-
Sensor width (mm)6.13-
Sensor height (mm)4.6-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.42-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 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 v2.3)
  • mpo
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)107
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioMP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elementsOlympus lens; 9 lenses in 8 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012.5
Aperture range (f)-0.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, SpotContrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, PetSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)ISO 1250: Wide: 0.1 - 5.7 m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.9 m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)700
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--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)43
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic RangeSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)



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