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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

3.37 in
5.54 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
5.54 in
3.35 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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4.1 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Sensor

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor size0.28 in0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 3264x2448
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200

Image

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum80100
ISO maximum4001600
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets44
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • TIFF
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Optical zoom12.0 x12.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.82.8
Maximum aperture3.73.7
Focal length equiv35 - 42035 - 420
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range11.81 in11.81 in
Macro focus range1.97 in1.97 in
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical
Filter threadyesyes
Folded opticsnono
Filter diameter2.17 in2.17 in

Screen and viewfinder

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Screen size2.0 in2.0 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots230000207000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicOptical

Photography features

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Exposure compensation plus22
Exposure compensation minus-2-2
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range77
Flash modes
  • AUTO
  • Forced OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
Redeye Reduction
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps2.0 fps
Self-timeryesyes
3D supportnono
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px848 x 480 px
Video recordingyesyes
Supported video file formatsMOVMJPEG
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps30.0 fps

Audio features

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Microphone typeMonoMono

Design

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of productBlack,Silver
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Weight23.77 oz25.89 oz
Width3.37 in5.54 in
Height5.54 in3.35 in
Depth5.44 in5.59 in

Storage

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Internal storage32.0 mB32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC

Power

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesyes

Connectivity

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
HDMInono
USB version1.02.0
Remote controlNoNo
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
AV outputyesyes

Other features

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Timelapse recordingnono
Orientation sensoryesyes

Pros & Cons

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