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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50  
 
DCRP Review of Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-FZ50
Date announced: 2006-07-19
MSRP: $550
Official site: Lumix DMC-FZ50 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/1.8" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 12X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 35mm - 420mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F3.7
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (5 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.0"
LCD resolution: 207,000 pixels
LCD position: Rotating
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 848 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC/MMC card (32MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 2-27
Batteries used: CGR-S006 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
360 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.5 x 3.4 x 5.6 in / 139.7 x 86.4 x 142.2 mm
Weight (empty): 23.6 oz / 668 g
Bundled software: Lumix SimpleViewer, SilkyPix Viewer, PhotoFunStudio Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoSuite
Accessories: Close-up lens (DMW-LC55), External flash (DMW-FL360), External flash (DMW-FL500), Faux leather case (PS-HFZ30), MC protector (55 mm) (DMW-LMC55), Neutral density filter (55 mm) (DMW-LND55), Remote shutter release (DMW-RSL1), Telephoto lens (DMW-LT55), Wide-angle lens (DMW-LW55)
 
Misc. notes: Successor to the FZ30 has 10 Megapixel sensor. Manual zoom and focus rings. LCD flips down and rotates. Comes in silver and black.