| Attribute |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 × | 
Nikon Coolpix P50 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 | Nikon Coolpix P50 |
| Brand | Panasonic | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.panasonic.com | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | DMC-FX3 | P50 |
| Camera format | Compact | Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2006 | 2007 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 94 | 95 |
| Width (mm) | 24 | 44 |
| Height (mm) | 51 | 66 |
| Weight (g) | 153 | 160 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 6 | 8.1 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 2.05 | 1.76 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | - |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1280 x 960(1.2 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)
- 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
- 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
- 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
| - 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
- 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
- 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
- 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | | - |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 3 | - |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | - |
| Movie resolution | | - |
| Image Storage | | |
| Movie file format | QuickTime Motion JPEG | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | - |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT | Nikkor lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 35.00 - 105.00 | 28.00 - 102.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 4.00 | 7.00 - 17.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | 3.64 |
| Aperture range (f) | - | 0.18 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 50 | 50 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | 1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, Spot | Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF |
| Auto focus assist light | + | - |
| Manual focus | - | - |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | - | Optical |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 115,000 | 115,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 8 | - |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (high sensitivity mode) | Auto (64 - 1000), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 |
| Auto iso mode | - | - |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- halogen
- shade
- white set
| - |
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 60 | - |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
| Explosure metering modes | Intelligent Multiple | - |
| Program auto exposure | + | + |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky | - |
| Self timer (s) | | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto/red-eye reduction
- forced off
- forced on
- slow sync./red-eye reduction
| - |
| Flash range description | Wide: 0.3 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m | - |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 13 | 52 |
| Included memory type | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | - |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) | | |
| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.78 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 3 | - |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 6 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 1.1 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.2 | - |
| Startup time (s) | 1.6 | - |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 6 | - |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 200 | 580 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary | 2 x AA |
| Usable battery types | | - alkaline or lithium disposable
- nimh rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable | 2 x AA alkaline disposable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | - arcsoft panorama maker
- arcsoft photobase
- arcsoft photoimpression
- lumix simple viewer
- usb driver
| - |
| Os compatibility | | - |