The Panasonic DMC FX550 is the most advanced smaller compact camera available from Panasonic. The specification includes the ability to shoot High Definition movie clips, fully manual exposure controls and a 3 inch LCD screen. The screen is touch sensitive and some of the cameras controls can be accessed by touching the screen. The manual controls give you the ability to set the aperture size and shutter speed.
With these extra controls the DMC FX550 is most likely to appeal to someone who is looking for a step up from the more basic models. This camera is also suited to people who already own a digital SLR and are looking for a more portable second camera.
The DMC FX550 has 12 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens. The lens has wide angle capabilities with a focal length equivalent to 25 – 125mm in 35mm format.
Panasonic also claim that advances in technology have made this camera much more energy efficient than its predecessors.
Panasonic DMC FX550 Details
Style
Ultra Compact
Megapixels
12
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
3:2, 16:9, 4:3
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
25 - 125mm
Shutter Speed
60 to 1/2000 seconds Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
Aperture
F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T)
Sensitivity
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / Color Temperature / White Balance Adjustment
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Range
6m
Shooting Modes
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
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
5cms
Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot
ManualControls
Manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium ion
Dimensions
94.9 x 57.1 x 21.9 mm
Weight
145g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Panasonic DMC FX550 Specification
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