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

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

Attribute
Pentax Optio 50L ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio 50LPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
BrandPentaxPanasonic
Manufacturer url-https://www.panasonic.com
Model number50LDMC-FX8
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
1↑Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)3324
Height (mm)6151
Weight (g)190155
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 ratio4:34:3, 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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 96.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.18 - 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 typeTTL Contrast Detection1 / 3 / 5 point
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)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • sunset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fair
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-Segment, Center-weightedEvaluative
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Sport, SimplePortrait / Skin tone / Sport / Food / Landscape / Night scene / Night Portrait / Child / Fireworks / Party / Snow / Self Portrait
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto / red eye reduction auto / forced / red eye reduction slow synch / off
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.5 - 3.4m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m0.3 - 4.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.2m (tele) at auto ISO
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)12-
Included memory typebuilt-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 factor2 x AAProprietary 3.7v 1150mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries includedYes1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • acdsee for pentax
-
Os compatibility-
  • macos
  • windows



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate