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

Attribute
Olympus SZ-20 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
General
ModelOlympus SZ-20Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSZ-20SZ7
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10299
Width (mm)3021
Height (mm)6459
Weight (g)186133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1614.1
Sensor format-1/2.33 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 type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 9 lenses in 8 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements.LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 300.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)12.510
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.33-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, Spot
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, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 1250: Wide: 0.1 - 5.7 m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.9 mIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)070
Included memory type-built-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--
1↑Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)34
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-220
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic Range



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