Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 and Pentax Optio 50L

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 and Pentax Optio 50L [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX8Pentax Optio 50L
BrandPanasonicPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.com-
Model numberDMC-FX850L
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9491
Width (mm)2433
Height (mm)5161
Weight (g)155190
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)55
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.252.25
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITPentax Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0032.00 - 96.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1 / 3 / 5 pointTTL Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400Auto, 50, 100, 200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fair
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • sunset
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluativeMulti-Segment, Center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait / Skin tone / Sport / Food / Landscape / Night scene / Night Portrait / Child / Fireworks / Party / Snow / Self PortraitLandscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Sport, Simple
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto / red eye reduction auto / forced / red eye reduction slow synch / off
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 4.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.2m (tele) at auto ISOWide: 0.5 - 3.4m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary 3.7v 1150mAh2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeableYes
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software-
  • acdsee for pentax
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
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