- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 30.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FS20 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus TG-830 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-FS20 | TG-830 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.95 | $279.99 |
Street Price: | $254.49 | |
Date Available: | 2008-02-27 | 2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.4 oz
(154 g)
includes batteries |
7.5 oz (214 g) |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (95 x 57 x 23 mm) |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.1 in. (110 x 67 x 28 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | BSI CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.68 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
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: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 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) |
4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 11.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10) 320x240 (30/10) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 432x324 (240p) |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 7 elements in 6 groups | Olympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4/8 aspherical elements, 1 ED element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 120mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.2 - 20.8mm | 5 - 25mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | Wide: F3.3 - F8 Tele: F5.8 - F8 | f/3.9 of f/11 (wide) / f/5.9 or f/18 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
3 -
60 cm 1.2 - 23.6 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed / 9-point | Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | 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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 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 | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) | Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo | Scene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog), SMacro, Backlight HDR); In-Camera Smart Panorama; Hand-held Startlight; Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off (Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction only in Night Portrait/Party/Candle Light mode only) | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto) | ISO 800: W: 0.2m - 3.3m; T: 0.5m - 2.1m |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | 39.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | DC Input | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC input), Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in GPS |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
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? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 11.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | 17 |
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): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 280 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X10.3-10.8 |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF. | Waterproof to 10m, Shockproof to 2m, Crushproof to 100kgf, Freezeproof, Dustproof; GPS and e.Compass, Multi Record, Hand-held Starlight. Available in blue, red, silver, or black. |