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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Olympus SP-720UZ [S]ave

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Olympus SP-720UZ
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General
ModelOlympus SP-720UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
BrandOlympusPanasonic
1Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSP-720UZDMC-FZ40
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107120
Width (mm)7392
Height (mm)7380
Weight (g)405498
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1414.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
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 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)71.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.310.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF TrackingContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq.
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)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom (2)
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/1300 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, SunsetCreative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 2.1 m (ISO 100) 8.5 m (ISO 1600); 1.6 - 2.5 m (ISO 400) 4.9 m (ISO 1600)0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)5940
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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • combined av/usb
  • dc input
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)71.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)85
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-580
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment, AF Tracking, 3D Photo ShootingPower OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control.



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