Olympus XZ-10IHS Black
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Panasonic DMC-GF2C (Kit) Red
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Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
Mirrorless Camera |
The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. | ||
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Olympus XZ-10 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic DMC-GF2C camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Olympus XZ-10 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic DMC-GF2C video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The XZ-10 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The DMC-GF2C is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Astronomy Photography |
In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 17.3 x 13.0 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format! | ||
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the XZ-10 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the DMC-GF2C is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the XZ-10. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the DMC-GF2C. | |
Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Olympus, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the XZ-10 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the DMC-GF2C is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Olympus provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Olympus camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus XZ-10 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic DMC-GF2C is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 17.3 x 13.0 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | |
Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Olympus has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the DMC-GF2C uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Bluetooth Connectivity | |||
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3D Photo | - | Yes | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes | Yes | |
Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-2.7 | - | |
Audio Formats Supported | LPCM | - | |
Audio System | - | Dolby Digital | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes | - | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 35 | - | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | - | |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Face detection | Face tracking | |
Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
Battery Capacity | - | 1010 mAh | |
Battery Charger Included | - | Yes | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 240 shots | 320 shots | |
Battery Pack | - | Yes | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | LI-90B | - | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Cable Type | - | USB 2.0 | |
Cables Included | - | AV, USB | |
Camcorder Media Type | Eye-Fi, FlashAir, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Camera File System | - | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3 | |
Camera Shutter Speed | - | 60 - 1/4000 s | |
Camera Type | Compact camera | - | |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | - | |
Compatible Memory Cards | Eye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Depth | 34.3 mm | 32.76 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 2 x | - | |
Display | LCD | LCD | |
Display Diagonal | 3 " | 3 " | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 920000 pixels | 460000 pixels | |
External Flash Connector | - | Yes | |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/4000 s | |
Field Of View | - | 100 % | |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Manual, Slow synchronization | Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.7 - 23.5 mm | 3.5 mm | |
Focus | TTL | - | |
Hand Strap | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
Height | 61.1 mm | 67.81 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | JPG, RAW | DPOF, JPEG, RAW | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | - | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.760 x 4.290 mm | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | |
Interchangeable Lens Present | - | 1 | |
ISO Sensitivity | 100, 6400 | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 | 6400 | |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | - | |
Lens Mount Interface | - | Micro Four Thirds | |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE | Program AE | |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) | |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Auto | |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Spot | Centre-weighted, Spot | |
Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
Live View | - | Yes | |
Magnification | - | 4.2 x | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
Manual Focusing Range (tele) | 0.3 - ∞ m | - | |
Manual Focusing Range (wide) | 0.1 - ∞ m | - | |
Maximum Aperture Number | 2.7 | - | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 130 mm | - | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 pixels | 4000 x 3000 pixels | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Megapixel | 12 MP | 12.10 MP | |
Memory Slots | - | 1 | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26 mm | - | |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps | |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | - | ENG, ESP | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 30 - 90 % | 10 - 80 % | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | 32 - 104 °F | |
Optical Zoom | 5 x | - | |
Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
PictBridge | - | Yes | |
Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
Product Colour | Black | Red | |
Scene Modes | Beach, Documents, Fireworks, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) | Night portrait, Portrait, Sports | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 12 s | 2, 10 s | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS | |
Shooting Modes | Auto, Manual, Movie, Scene | - | |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s | 60 s | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 2560 x 1920, 4032 x 3024 | 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 2112, 2992 x 2992, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 3000 | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
Total Megapixels | 12.76 MP | 13.06 MP | |
Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Video Capability | - | Yes | |
Video Formats Supported | MOV | AVCHD, M-JPEG, Quicktime | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Resolutions | - | 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 848 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Voice Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Weight | 221 g | 265 g | |
Weight (including Battery) | 221 g | 474 g | |
White Balance | Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Shade | |
Width | 102.4 mm | 112 mm |
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