| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
| MSRP | $399 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 640 x 424), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, MPO, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 129 mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.46x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,166k dot |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 6 Frames Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP Up to 60 fps at 2.5 MP Up to 40 fps at 5 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 6.40 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 138 |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.2 |
| DxO Overall Score | 44 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.45 x 5.4 x 2.25" |
| Package Weight | 0.93 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BCM13PP |
| Battery Life | 300 shots |
| Internal Storage | 86 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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