- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 33.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FS3 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus SZ-10 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DMC-FS3 | SZ-10 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $199.95 | $249.99 |
| Street Price: | $224.48 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-27 | 2011-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.9 oz
(140 g)
includes batteries |
7.6 oz (215 g) |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (95 x 53 x 23 mm) |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (106 x 67 x 38 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 14.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 1.44 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 | 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: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 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) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG, .MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10) 320x240 (30/10) |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (MPEG-4) |
| 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-ELMARIT, 6 elements in 5 groups | Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 1/2 Aspherical |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 33 - 100mm | 28 - 504mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.5 - 16.5mm | 5 - 90mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 18.00x |
| Aperture Range: | Wide: F2.8 / F8 (2 steps) Tele: F5.1 / F14 (2 steps) | f/3.1 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
1 -
11 cm 0.4 - 4.3 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 5x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-point | CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection 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): | 2.5 | 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 Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| 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, Underwater | Panorama, Magic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. NIGHT SCENE. 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. SUNSET, 11. FIREWORKS, 12. CUISINE, 13. DOCUMENTS, 14. BEACH & SNOW, 15. PET (CAT), 16. PET (DOG)); Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor) |
| 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 |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) | ISO 1000: Wide: 1.97ft (0.6m) - 23.3ft (7.1m); Tele: 5.25ft (1.6m) - 16.4ft (5.0m) |
| 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) | MP4 (MPEG-4) |
| Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | 59.0 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 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC Input | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), Mini HDMI Type-D |
| 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): | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 19 |
| 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): | 330 shots | 220 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] and Olympus Viewer 2 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF. | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus, Drawing, Watercolor, Sparkle and Punk), 720p HD videos, HDMI-CEC, 3D Mode, Eye-Fi card compatible, In-camera Panorama, Beauty mode, AF Tracking, Help Guide, Intelligent Auto, Shadow Adjustment. Available in black or silver. |
