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Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 [S]ave

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 720 SWPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX3
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model number720 SWDMC-FX3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2024
Height (mm)5951
Weight (g)149153
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)22.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.73
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot MeteringIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)Wide: 0.3 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1913
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)21.78
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.73
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)136
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.071.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.2
Startup time (s)1.81.6
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)66
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180200
Battery form factorProprietary Li-40B / Li-42BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.-



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