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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDMC-FX50DMC-FX55
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9895
Width (mm)2523
Height (mm)5757
Weight (g)179165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.28.1
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)1.881.76
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
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 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 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)33
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 102.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.63.57
Aperture range (f)-0.06 - 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-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, SpotFace / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 5-point/ Spot autofocus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)816
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
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 MultipleIntelligent Multiple
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, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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: 0.6 - 4.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.0m0.6 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-27
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 input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)64
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-280
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
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
  • arcsoft media impression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver



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