Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 ×
Olympus VG-170 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Olympus VG-170
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-FX700VG-170
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104104
Width (mm)2522
Height (mm)5663
Weight (g)175147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
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 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)
  • 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 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 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 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)100.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD / QT Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICR, 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elementsOlympus 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)0.09 - 0.450.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 20
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 11pt / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot / Touch AF/AECCD 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, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 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+/- 3.0EV 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 modesPortrait, 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++
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+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.1-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)100.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)15200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.35-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
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
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS, touchscreen LCD, full HD 1920x1080 60/50i movies, high-speed burst mode (10 fps at full resolution).Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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