Nikon D50 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD50Lumix DMC-FX90
      Successor ModelNikon D40X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel12.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 10004000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.5 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.6 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.7 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1005.90 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
      Exposure Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      DxO Low Light ISO560
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score55
      Video Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Dimensions133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99")102 x 56 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.2 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      Package Weight3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Battery PackEN-EL3
      Battery Life200 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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