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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: |
M50 |
DMC-ZS5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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DMC-TZ8 |
Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$229.95 |
$300.00 |
Street Price: |
$139.95 |
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Date Available: |
2008-03-30 |
2010-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
4.1 oz
(116 g)
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7.3 oz
(206 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in.
(94 x
56 x
23 mm)
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4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in.
(103 x
60 x
33 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
8.0 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.35 inch |
1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.85 microns |
1.42 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
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: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3392 x 2264
(7.7 MP,
3:2), 3552 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1768
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1568
(4.4 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), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
n/a |
2.3 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15)
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1280x720 (30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (MotionJPEG) |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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No |
HD Video Out: |
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No |
HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Pentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements) |
Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups w/ 2 asph. and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 -
180mm
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25 -
300mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.3 -
31.5mm
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4.1 -
49.2mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
12.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? |
f/3.3 - 6.3 (wide) / f/4.9 - 6.3 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
100 cm
3.9 -
39.4 in
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3 -
200 cm
1.2 -
78.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 5.1x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point TTL contrast detection |
Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 11pt, 1pt HS, 1pt, Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
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): |
2.5 |
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: |
8.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR mode |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, daylight, shade, tungsten, fluorescent, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama, Digital Wide Angle (5M) |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic,Photo Frame, Under Water |
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 flash, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO) |
Wide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto |
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 / SDXC |
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: |
AVI (MotionJPEG) |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
Included Memory: |
51.1 MB |
40.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
built-in memory |
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 |
DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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1.94 |
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? |
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Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
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2.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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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): |
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0.41 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.44 seconds |
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): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.011 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Highspeed AF = 0.389s |
Startup Time: |
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1.6 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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7.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
210 shots |
340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI78 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
3.6v 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
TBA |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v5.1 HD Edition |
OS Compatibility: |
TBA |
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Notes & Features: |
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Optical Image Stabilization, Multi-Aspect, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD Movies (MotionJPEG), Full PASM Exposure Modes. |