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Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix AX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 ×
Fujifilm FinePix AX550 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8Fujifilm FinePix AX550
BrandPanasonicFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDMC-LZ8AX550
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9893
Width (mm)3328
Height (mm)6260
Weight (g)188168
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.116
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3440(15.9 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 7 elements in 6 groupsFujinon; 8 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 160.0033.00 - 165.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 26.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)-0.07 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 10010 - 80
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ SpotContrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at S image size)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1400 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot256-zone multi
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetNatural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye removal can be turned off/on
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
Flash range description0.5 - 6.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 60 cm - 3.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm - 2.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 6.6 ft.
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)200
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.5-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470480
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Motion Panorama, Tracking AF, Natural Light & with Flash. Available in black.



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