Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

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  • Effective pixels

    10 megapixels

    Max resolution

    3648 x 2736

  • Screen Size

    2″

    Screen Dots

    207,000

  • Physical

    141 x 86 x 142 mm (5.55 x 3.39 x 5.59″)

  • Body Type

    Compact

    Flash

    Yes (pop-up)

  • Sensor type

    CCD

    Sensor size

    1/1.8" (7.144 x 5.358 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 boost)

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Compact

Sensor

  • Max resolution3648 x 2736
  • Image ratio w:h4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels10 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors10 megapixels
  • Sensor size1/1.8" (7.144 x 5.358 mm)
  • Sensor typeCCD
  • Processor

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 boost)
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)3200
  • White balance presets4
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationOptical
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsFine, Standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Single
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (4 x)
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCD
  • Screen size2″
  • Screen dots207,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen type
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeElectronic
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed60 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/2000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure mode
  • Subject / scene modes
  • Built-in flashYes (pop-up)
  • External flashYes (hot-shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
  • Continuous drive2.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
  • Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB Bracketing

Videography features

  • Format
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneMono
  • Speaker

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/MMC/SDHC card

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMINo
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • Wireless
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlNo

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion rechargeable
  • Battery Life (CIPA)
  • Weight (inc. batteries)734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
  • Dimensions141 x 86 x 142 mm (5.55 x 3.39 x 5.59″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPS