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Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 ×
Olympus VG-170 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Olympus VG-170
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FX75VG-170
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-fx70
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Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103104
Width (mm)2322
Height (mm)5563
Weight (g)166147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.80.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite, QT MotionJPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical lensesOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.450.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.5
  • 10.5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 11 pt / 1 pt HS / 1pt / SpotCCD contrast 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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle LightScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
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 description0.6 - 7.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4034
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
  • mini hdmi
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.73-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.80.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah 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 5.0 hd edition
  • quicktime
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3-inch Touch-screen LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies in AVCHD or Motion JPEG format, Mini HDMI OutputDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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