Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 and Pentax Optio E40

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 and Pentax Optio E40 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 ×
Pentax Optio E40 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX12Pentax Optio E40
BrandPanasonicPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDMC-FX12E40
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9494
Width (mm)2423
Height (mm)5161
Weight (g)153177
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.28.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITPentax zoom lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0037.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.360.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point/1-point high speed/5-point3-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (* High sensitivity mode)Auto (80 - 400), 80, 160, 320, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • set
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • 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 MultipleTTL multi-segment
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, Fireworks, Starry SkyLandscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto / red eye reduction auto / forced / red eye reduction slow synch / off
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 5.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.8m (tele) at auto ISOApprox 14.1’ (wide), 7.5’ (tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-10
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350240
Battery form factorProprietary 3.7v 1150mAh2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • usb driver
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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