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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DMC-FX500 |
AV100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
DMC-FX520 |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$399.95 |
$99.95 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2008-05-15 |
2010-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
6.2 oz
(176 g)
includes batteries
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5.9 oz
(167 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in.
(95 x
57 x
23 mm)
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3.7 x
2.4 x
1.1 in.
(93 x
60 x
28 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
12.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.33 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.68 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2666
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif 2.2) |
JPEG (Exif v2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.8 |
1.6 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/15)
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10)
320x240 (30/10)
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1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 7 elements in 6 groups |
Fujinon |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
125mm
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32 -
96mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.4 -
22mm
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5.7 -
17.1mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
Wide: f/2.8 - 8; Tele: f/5.9 - 8 |
F2.9 / F8.8 (wide); F5.2 / F16 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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60 cm to Infinity
23.6 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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10 -
70 cm
3.9 -
27.6 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 6.3x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot / Touch AF |
Contrast-Detection AF: Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at lower resolutions) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/1400 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
256-zone multi |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo |
Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash,Portrait, Baby, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Party, Flower, Text |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
0.6 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
ISO Auto: Wide: Approx. 0.6m / 2ft to 3.5 m /11.5ft; Tele: Approx: 0.6m/2ft to 2.0m/6.6 ft |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
50.0 MB |
9.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.76 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.8 |
1.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
3 |
3 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.61 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.64 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.87 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.6 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
280 shots |
400 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
2 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Alkaline disposables, NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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2 x AA Alkaline disposables
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver |
CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Touch-screen LCD, wide-angle lens (25-125mm), MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Digital Red-eye Correction, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection, HD video. |
HD Movies (720p), Picture Search, Panoramic Shooting, Scene Recognition Auto (SR Auto), Face Detection, Natural Light Mode. Available in black or silver. |