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Comparison of Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 ×
Olympus VR-330 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50Olympus VR-330
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-TZ50VR-330
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103101
Width (mm)3729
Height (mm)5958
Weight (g)240158
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.114
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)1.651.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3552 x 2368(8.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 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 2.2)
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 11 elements in 9 groupsOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 280.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 47.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012.5
Aperture range (f)-0.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 2001 - 70
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ 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)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(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, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetMagic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8
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 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5033
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • ieee802.11b/g
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 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
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
  • olympus [ib] software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization, face detection, red-eye removal, HD video out, WiFi connectivity.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3D Mode, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye



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