- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | FE-20 | DMC-ZS3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | DMC-TZ7 | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $129.99 | $399.95 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2009-09-15 | 2009-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 3.6 oz (103 g) |
7.7 oz
(219 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (96 x 57 x 22 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (103 x 60 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.0 | 10.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.35 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor size: | 27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.85 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, 3:2), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 3328 x 1827 (6.1 MP, Other), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 1.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1280x720 (60/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | QuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHD |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus lens, 6 elements in 5 groups, 4 aspherical elements | Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 108mm | 25 - 300mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 18.9mm | 4.1 - 49.2mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 12.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - f/6.3 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
3 -
200 cm 1.2 - 78.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Face Detection AF | 11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 154,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) | Intelligent Multiple |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction | Intelligent Auto, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater |
| Self Timer: | 12 seconds seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.66ft. (0.2m) - 13.1ft. (4.0m); Wide: 0.66ft. (0.2m) - 13.1ft. (4.0m) at ISO 800 | Wide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | xD | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | microSD (MASD-1 is required) | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | QuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHD |
| Included Memory: | 20.5 MB | 45.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) | DC Input, Viera Link |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.79 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.8 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.67 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.79 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.82 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.127 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 160 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-42B | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 HD, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 -10.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, AVCHD Lite HD movies. | |
