DMC-FX550
Digital Camera
- LUMIX Compact Digital Camera
- Hybrid Interface with Cursor Key and Touch-screen Operation featuring Full Manual Modes and Touch AF/AE
- Large 3.0-inch High-resolution Intelligent LCD with Wide-viewing Angle
- Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with Face Recognition
- 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens and 1/2.33-inch 12.1-megapixel High-resolution CCD
- HD Motion Picture Recording and HD Output
- Venus Engine V
Optics | |
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| Camera Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter | 1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Colour Filter |
| Aperture | F2.8 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T)) |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Focal Length | f=4.4-22.0mm (25-125mm in 35mm equiv.) |
| Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) | 6.1x (4:3 / 8M), 7.8x (4:3 / 5M), 9.8x (under 3M) |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT / 7 elements in 6 groups / (4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces, 1 EA lens) |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x / ( Max. 20.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) / (Max.39.2x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
| Focusing Area | Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity |
| Focus Range Display | Yes |
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes |
| Focus | Normal / Macro, Touch AF/AE Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (Always On) |
| AF Metering | Face / Touch AF/AE Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot |
| Shutter Speed | 60-1/2000 sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed) / Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec. |
Recording | |
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| Face Recognition | Photo |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Photo & Movie |
| Intelligent ISO Control | Photo |
| Face Detection | Photo |
| Intelligent Scene Selector | Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro) |
| Intelligent Exposure | Photo (Low / Medium / Strong / OFF) |
| AF Tracking | Photo |
| Digital Red Eye Correction | Photo |
| File Format | Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) / Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) + QuickTime / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Mode Switch | [Recording] / [Playback] |
| Mode Button | Intelligent AUTO, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture, P(Program) mode, A(AperturePriority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode |
| Still Image Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, / Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, / Hi-Speed Burst (Image Priority / Speed Priority), Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, / Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6.0 frames/sec (image priority) approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) |
| Unlimited consecutive shooting | 1.8 frames/sec |
| Motion Picture Recording | [4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [16:9] WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [HD Movie] 1280x720, 30fps (Motion JPEG) |
| Exposure | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode) |
| Auto (AE) Bracketing | '+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames |
| Colour Bracketing | Standard / Black & White / Sepia (3 images) |
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Max Auto ISO Setting | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 |
| Still Picture Recording | [4:3] 4000 x 3000(12M)/ 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4000 x 2672(10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / [16:9] 4000 x 2248(9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) |
| Image Quality | Fine / Standard |
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / Color Temperature / White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, ±9steps each, Blue/Amber and Magenta/Green bias) / (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Panorama Assist mode） |
| Quick Menu | Yes |
| Colour Effect | Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm |
| Picture Adjustment | Contrast ±2steps / Sharpness ±2steps / Saturation ±2steps / Noise Reduction ±2steps |
| Still Image with Audio Recording | 5 sec |
| Audio Dubbing | Max. 10sec |
| Real-time histogram | Yes |
| Composition Guide line | Yes (2 patterns) |
| Auto Review | 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold |
| Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume | Yes / No |
| Macro Zoom | Yes |
| Orientation Detector | Yes |
| Scene Mode Help Screen | Yes |
| Self Timer | 2sec / 10sec |
| Focus Icon Select | Yes (in Face Recognition only) |
Playback | |
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| Playback Mode | Normal Playback, Easy Organization, Thumbnails, Calendar Display, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favourites Playback, Dual-Image Playback |
| Easy Organization | Set Favourites / Delete / Edit (Resize / Trimming / Leveling / Title Edit / Text Stamp / Protect) |
| Touch Zoom | Yes |
| Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback | 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x |
| Calender Display / Dual-Image Playback | Yes / Yes |
| Set Favorites / Rotate Image | Yes / No |
| Playback Still Images with Audio | Yes |
| Playback Motion Picture | Yes (Motion JPEG) |
| Slideshow Mode | All Still Images / Favourites / Category / BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) |
| Show Histogram | Yes |
| Show Highlights | Yes |
| Delete Image | Single / Multi / All / All except Favourites |
| DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection | Yes / Yes |
| Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling | Yes / Yes / No / Yes |
| Copy / Title Edit/ Text Stamp | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favourites / DPOF |
Setup | |
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| OSD language | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish |
| Travel Date / World Time | Yes / Yes |
Others | |
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| LCD Monitor | 3.0" TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (230K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100%, Wide Viewing Angle / AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode |
| Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) |
| Built-in-Memory | approx. 40MB |
| Microphone / Speaker | Mono / Yes |
| Interface | HD Component Output, AV Output (NTSC/PAL or NTSC only) / USB2.0 High speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler) |
General | |
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| Power | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) |
| Battery life (approx.) | 350 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
| Included Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / USB Driver, QuickTime |
| Standard Accessories | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case / AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable / Hand Strap, CD-ROM, Touch Pen |
| Dimensions(W x H x D) | 94.9 x 57.1 x 21.9 mm (3.74 x 2.25 x 0.86 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 145g (0.32 lb) Approx. 167g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.37 lb) |
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