- 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
- 18.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony WX500 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DMC-FS3 | WX500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $199.95 | $329.95 |
| Street Price: | $348.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-27 | 2015-06-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.9 oz
(140 g)
includes batteries |
8.3 oz
(236 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (95 x 53 x 23 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Sony Exmor R |
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 18.2 |
| 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 | 1.26 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| 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), 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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10) 320x240 (30/10) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| 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 | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 33 - 100mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.5 - 16.5mm | 4.1 - 123mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | Wide: F2.8 / F8 (2 steps) Tele: F5.1 / F14 (2 steps) | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4(T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-point | Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / 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 | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * Achieved by using "By Pixel Super Resolution" technology and overlay burst shooting |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, One Push |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| 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 | Scene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 shots 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, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available |
| 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 Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T) |
| 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 | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| 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,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | DC Input | Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
| 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 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 10 |
| 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 | 390 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF. | Available in black or white. |
