DOT INFO: Review Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Black Digital Camera

Review Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Black Digital Camera

Written by the camera on 17.25

Features

+ Leica DC Lens with 12x Zoom
An 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD has now joined the FZ series of 12x zoom lenses with MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). The Extra Optical Zoom function further increases zooming power to 21.4x while suppressing image degradation.

+ Intelligent Image Stabilizer
Blur compensation performance has evolved even further. Now you can capture clear, sharp photos in almost any shooting situations. LUMIX's popular MEGA O.I.S. suppresses the blurring caused by hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control minimizes blurring caused by subject movement when photographing children, animals, or other moving subjects. So you get less blurring and more beauty.

+ Venus Engine III
Venus Engine III, the newly improved image processing LSI, inherits the conventional Venus Engine II's quick response and high-quality image output, yet dramatically reduces noise levels. This makes it possible to shoot at ISO 1600 with full resolution.

+ Full Manual Operation
In addition to advanced manual control with zoom ring and focus ring, the DMC-FZ50 is equipped with a new Function button that serves as a shortcut to quickly set frequently used settings. This helps you take photos exactly as you envision them. Also, thanks to the Custom Setting function, your frequent setting patterns can be memorized.

+ Useful Functions
The Free-angle LCD is now adjustable to 180 degrees both vertically and horizontally. This assists smooth shooting even in high and low-angle shooting positions.

+ Mode Dial/Scene Mode
The mode dial makes it easy to retrieve the desired mode settings. A variety of Scene Mode settings optimize Scenery, Panning, and other photo techniques, giving you a choice of sixteen modes in all.

+ More Creative Fun
The DMC-FZ50 can record beautiful WVGA (848 x 480-pixel) motion pictures and zooming while shooting. You will also discover many other ways to explore the fun and creativity of photography.

Specifications

+ Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
14 elements in 10 groups (3 Aspherical lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces, 1 ED Lens)
+ Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1 / Mode2)
+ Zoom
* Optical: 12x
* Extra Optical:
4:3 Aspect: 13.4x for 8.0 Mega, 17.1x for 5.0 Mega, 21.4x for 3.0 / 2.0 Mega
3:2 Aspect: 13.4x for 7.0 Mega, 17.1x for 4.5 Mega, 21.4x for 2.5 Mega
16:9 Aspect: 13.4x for 5.5 Mega, 21.4x for 2.0 Mega
* Digital: 2x / 4x pre-select (Max. 48x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 85.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
+ Focal Distance f=7.4 - 88.8 mm (35 mm Equiv.: 35 - 420 mm)
+ Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 30 cm (0.98 feet) / Tele 200 cm (6.56 feet) - infinity
Macro : Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) / Tele 200 cm (6.56 feet) - infinity
+ Camera Effective Pixels 10.1-Megapixel
+ Image Sensor 1/1.8", 10.4 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
+ Focus AF / AF Macro / MF Switchable, Manual Focus (Ring), Continuous AF : On / Off
+ Exposure Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
+ Shutter Speed
* Auto : 1 / 4 - 1 / 2000 sec.
* Program AE : 1 - 1 / 2000 sec.
* Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Manual: 60 - 1/2,000 sec.
+ Aperture
* Wide: F2.8 - F11
* Tele: F3.7 - F11
+ Built-in-Flash
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On / Off
Flash Output Adjustment (1/3EV Step, -2 - +2EV)
Wide: 0.3 - 7.4 m Tele: 0.3 - 5.6 m (ISO Auto)
+ Viewfinder 0.44" Color EVF (235 K Pixels), Field of View : approx. 100%
+ LCD
* Free-angle 2.0" Polycrystalline TFT LCD (207 K Pixels)
* Field of View : approx. 100%
* Power LCD mode
+ Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
+ Microphone Yes
+ Speaker Yes
+ Interface DC Input, A/V Output (NTSC / PAL), USB
+ Direct Print PictBridge
+ Power Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 710 mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger / AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)
+ Battery Life (Approx.) 360 pictures
+ Dimensions(Approx.) (W x H x D) 140.75 x 85.5 x 142 mm
+ Weight (Approx.) 668 g. (1.47 lb) (Body).