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Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 ×
Olympus VG-170 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Olympus VG-170
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FX580SVG-170
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-fx550
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Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)95104
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5763
Weight (g)167147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
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)1.531.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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)-0.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 7 elements in 6 groupsOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 22.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detectionCCD 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, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • 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 Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night SceneryScene 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++
1↑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 descriptionWide: 0.6 - 6.0m; Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m at ISO AutoISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • 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+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • 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
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio v3.0
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTouchscreen LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face DetectionDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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