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Comparison of Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VG-160 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 ×
General
ModelOlympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberVG-160DMC-FS5
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9695
Width (mm)1923
Height (mm)5753
Weight (g)125141
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)1410.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.68
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
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)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.82.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0030.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed / 9-point
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire WorksPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, 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 (slow sync./red-eye reduction only in night portrait/party/candle light mode only)
  • forced on
Flash range description(ISO800) W:0.2m-4.8m; T:0.6m-2.1m0.3 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4950
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.82.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2003
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)165300
Battery form factorProprietary LI-70BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-70B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF.



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