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Comparison of Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 ×
Olympus VR-320 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Olympus VR-320
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-ZS5VR-320
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-tz8
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103101
Width (mm)3329
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)206158
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)1.421.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3392 x 2264(7.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 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)
  • 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 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 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)2.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups w/ 2 asph. and 2 ED elementsOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 300.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1212.5
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 2001 - 70
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 11pt, 1pt 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)2.73
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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • 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 modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1Magic Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT
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 descriptionWide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO AutoISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4033
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
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
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.94-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Shutter lag (notes)Highspeed AF = 0.389s-
Startup time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 895mah 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
  • photofunstudio v5.1 hd edition
  • olympus [ib] software
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Multi-Aspect, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD Movies (MotionJPEG), Full PASM Exposure Modes.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus



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