Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK Specifications, Tests and Review

Product Type
Digital camera - 720p - compact
ISO (Max)
6400
Sensor Resolution
12.1 Megapixel
Sensor Type
CCD
Optical Zoom
5x
Display
3" LCD display
Battery Type
Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific

A detailed list of technical data, specifications, ratings and expert review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK. Get a comprehensive look at your chosen camera and see if this is the one that will best suit your needs. You can also use the comparison feature to compare with other competing digital cameras.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Product Type Digital camera - 720p - compact
Lens Included Leica
Height 5.7 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Depth 2.2 cm
Weight 167 g
Enclosure Colour Black
Digital Zoom 4x
Optical Zoom 5x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Total Pixels 12,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33"
Image Stabiliser Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes
LENS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Type Leica zoom lens - 5x zoom - 4.4 - 22 mm - f/2.8-5.9
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 125mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Min Focus Distance 50 cm
Macro Focus Range 5cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive
Lens Construction 6 groups / 7 elements
Features Built-in lens shield, ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11
Face Detection Yes
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
ISO (Max) 6400
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO auto (1600-6400)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Colour bracketing
Shooting Programs Portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, self-portrait, PET, scenery, food, fireworks, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, beach, snow, high sensitivity, starry sky, soft skin, baby1, baby2, aerial photo, hi-speed burst, film grain, flash-burst, pin hole
Special Effects Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, daylight, halogen, shade
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Type 3" LCD display
Display Format 230,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Features Contrast control
FLASH Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Camera Flash Built-in flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator
Effective Flash Range 0.6 m - 6 m
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Digital Video Format QuickTime, MJPEG
Image Recording Format JPEG
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Memory Card Slot SD card
Supported Memory Cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000
JPEG 4000 x 2672
JPEG 4000 x 2248
JPEG 3264 x 2448
JPEG 3264 x 2176
JPEG 3264 x 1840
JPEG 2560 x 1920
JPEG 2560 x 1712
JPEG 2560 x 1440
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 2048 x 1360
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1600 x 1200
JPEG 640 x 480
Video Capture QuickTime - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
QuickTime - 848 x 480 - 30 fps
QuickTime - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
QuickTime - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
RAM Installed 40 MB
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 940 mAh (included)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Interface Composite video/audio, USB 2.0
Print Standard DPOF support, PictBridge support
Connector Type USB
Composite video/audio output
Component video output
DC power input
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.8 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 2.3 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, saturation control, Scene Detection Technology, Face Detection AF/AE, face detection, built-in help guide, Motion Detection Technology
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550EBK
Included Accessories Battery charger, battery case, hand strap, stylus, USB cable, audio / video cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0, ArcSoft MediaImpression
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

Similar Digital Cameras

Other Panasonic Cameras

Other projects: