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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 ×
Leica V-LUX 1 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Leica V-LUX 1
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ50V-LUX 1
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)141141
Width (mm)142142
Height (mm)8686
Weight (g)734735
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.187.18
Sensor height (mm)5.325.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 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 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)2.32
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 420.0035.00 - 420.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)1212
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.44" Color EVF (235K Pixels)0.44" Color EVF (235K Pixels)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Snow, Starry SkyPortrait, Sports, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self Portrait, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2
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
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 7.4m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.6mWide: 0.3 - 7.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.2m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.25-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)4.98-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.32
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)1.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • arcsoft camera suite (arcsoft photoimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • quick time
  • silkypix developer studio 2.0se
  • usb driver
  • adobe photoshop elements 4.0 (pc) / 3.0 (mac)
  • quicktime movie player



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