Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 725 SW and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 725 SW and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 725 SW ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 725 SWPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model number725 SWDMC-FX8
Alternate model number(s)
  • mju 725 sw
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Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2024
Height (mm)5951
1↑Weight (g)149155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.15
Sensor format1/3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)17.2824.71
Sensor width (mm)4.85.76
Sensor height (mm)3.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.562.25
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime 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 - 0.290.18 - 0.36
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 typeTTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection1 / 3 / 5 point
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)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fair
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot MeteringEvaluative
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 / Skin tone / Sport / Food / Landscape / Night scene / Night Portrait / Child / Fireworks / Party / Snow / Self Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto / red eye reduction auto / forced / red eye reduction slow synch / off
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)0.3 - 4.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.2m (tele) at auto ISO
Usable memory types
  • x
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)19-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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 in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Power
Battery form factorProprietary Li-40B / Li-42BProprietary 3.7v 1150mAh
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
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Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard (1.5 meter drop)-



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