• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX500 advantages over Olympus FE-370

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    10.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus FE-370 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX500

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    128g vs 176g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Panasonic DMC-FX500
Pentax M50
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX500 vs Pentax M50

Olympus FE-370
Pentax M50
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Nikon S560

Panasonic DMC-FX500
Nikon S560
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX500 vs Nikon S560

Olympus FE-370
Nikon S560
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Canon SD880 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX500
Canon SD880 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX500 vs Canon SD880 IS

Olympus FE-370
Canon SD880 IS
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Canon SD880 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX580S

Panasonic DMC-FX500
Panasonic DMC-FX580S
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $303
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX500 vs Panasonic DMC-FX580S

Olympus FE-370
Panasonic DMC-FX580S
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $303
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Panasonic DMC-FX580S

Compared to Canon SD980 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX500
Canon SD980 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX500 vs Canon SD980 IS

Olympus FE-370
Canon SD980 IS
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Canon SD980 IS

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