DMC-FX580/DMC-FX550 | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera

HD Movie (1280 x 720 Pixels / 30 fps)*¹

The DMC-FX580(FX550) can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps)*¹. The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. When viewing, these high-resolution 16:9 motion images will provide a remarkable effect on your large-screen TV*². The DMC-FX580(FX550) can also record stunning full-size movies in WVGA (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps)*¹ or standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps)*¹ and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps)*¹.

*1 QuickTime Motion JPEG.
I Motion Picture Mode, the length of recording time depends on the capacity of the SDHC/SD Memory Card. (Up to the equivalent of 2 GB per motion-image recording.) When you set the motion picture quality to VGA, WVGA and HD (1,280x720 pixels), we recommend using a high-speed memory card with "10MB/s" or greater on the package. Some lens movement sounds may be recorded.
For Europe, motion images can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes.
*2 Requires an optional HD component cable DMW-HDC2 and confirm that the TV, you are connecting to, has a component input terminal compatible with a 1080i signal.

A New Style of Photos for High-definition Enjoyment

Enjoy viewing HD (high-definition) still images (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and HD movies (1,280 x 720 pixels / 30fps) with a 16:9 aspect ratio on your living room's large-screen HDTV*¹. Simply insert an SDHC/SD Memory Card* containing the still images into the VIERA Image Viewer (SDHC/SD Memory Card slot) on VIERA TV to view pictures of family and friends, or images of memorable moments. The DMC-FX580(FX550) also lets you output HD still images and HD movies directly (1080i output) *³. Just connect it to an HDTV with the optional DMW-HDC2 HD component cable, to view HD movies and slideshows of still images, complete with music.

Optional accessories

*1 Requires the DMW-HDC2, optional component cable, to view HD moving pictures on HDTV.
*2 The SDHC Memory Card can be used only if the SDHC logo is indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card.
*3 Please confirm that the TV, you are connecting to, has a component input terminal compatible with a 1080i signal.

More information

Scene Mode

The versatile Scene Mode range is a major LUMIX feature that handles just about any situation and subject type. The Scene Mode function makes the optimal settings for you automatically, so anybody can take superb photos with ease. And to make it even simpler to use, the icons and display are designed for easy visibility. The DMC-FX580(FX550) also lets you select the Scene Mode with the touch-screen for even easier operation. And you can register a frequently used Scene Mode into the My Scene Mode function.

DMC-FX580(FX550) Scene Modes

Check each Scene Mode

High-speed Burst Mode

The DMC-FX580(FX550) lets you choose Speed Priority or Image Priority. In Speed Priority Mode, it can fire off up to approximately 10 frames per second with 3-megapixel resolution, which is highly sufficient for photo prints. This is great for capturing fast-moving sports or racing scenes. You can take a series of shots, then choose the ones you like the best and delete the rest.
(Note that the focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.)

* In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size, and compression.

Panorama Assist Mode

This is a handy function for aligning panorama photos using the included Software Panorama Maker. The afterimage of each previous shot is displayed so you can use it to precisely line up the second and third shots.

Have fun with panorama photos

Macro Zoom

You can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible with the wide-angle setting by using 3x digital zoom, and capture dramatic close-ups

11-area AF

When using 11-area AF, the camera automatically determines the most appropriate AF area from the eleven points. This ensures accurate focusing even for difficult compositions. You can also select the AF setting from five patterns — Face AF, 1-area high-speed AF, 1-area AF, Spot AF and Touch AF/AE Tracking — according to your shooting situation.

Check each AF Mode

Color Bracketing

Auto bracketing produces photos in up to three different color hues with a single press of the shutter button.

Mode1: Black & White, Standard Mode2: Standard, Sepia Mode3: Black & White, Standard, Sepia

Select from 3 Aspect Ratios

The aspect ratio for the DMC-FX580(FX550) can be easily selected from 16:9*¹ wide, 3:2*² and conventional 4:3 to shoot in the framing aspect that best suits the photo's composition or purpose of use. The 16:9 ratio gives images that match the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen. Wide-angle shooting is possible in all three aspect ratios*³.

*1 4,000 x 2,248 pixels, 3,264 x 1,840 pixels, 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
*2 4,000 x 2,672 pixels, 3,264 x 2,176 pixels, 2,560 x 1,712 pixels, 2,048 x 1,360 pixels
*3 25mm (4:3), 26mm (3:2), 27mm (16:9).

Slideshow with Music

The DMC-FX580(FX550) can play a slideshow with music. The touch-screen lets you select the music and transition effect and also adjust the sound level for easy, relaxing slideshow enjoyment. Choose from four types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music. You can also use the optional DMW-HDC2 HD component cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing*. For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 application, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music.

* Please confirm that the TV, you are connecting to, has a component input terminal compatible with a 1080i signal.

Included Software

Category Playback

You can play back photos from a total of 11 settings, including Face Recognition, which lets you search for and retrieve specific subjects. This gives you an easy way to create slideshows that contain only the subjects you want to view.The touch-screen of the DMC-FX580(FX550) has large category icons for easy selection and smooth, relaxing playback.

Dual Image Playback

The DMC-FX580(FX550)'s large, 3.0" LCD lets you view and compare two photos at the same time. You can also enlarge them up to 16x size for a better look when deciding which ones to keep. With the DMC-FX580(FX550), you can perform these operations smoothly on the touch-screen. With this handy function, you can organize your photos right on the spot, as soon as you take them.

Leveling

You can fix images that you accidentally shot at a slight angle. And you can do it right inside the camera.* Simply display the recorded image in playback mode, then follow the easy-to-understand display instructions to level it. Rotational correction up to 2° is possible in either clockwise or counter clockwise direction. Even difficult corrections of straight horizons and architectural buildings can be made with excellent results.

* The picture quality will deteriorate.

Title Edit / Text Stamp

The Title Edit function in Easy Organization Menu lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. Two of the Scene Modes, Baby Mode and Pet Mode, let you enter the date of birth and name of your subject in advance. You can also enter your destination and the date of travel in advance, in the Travel Date setting. The title, name, age based on the birth date, date of travel information, and date of shooting are displayed during playback, and can be printed on photos.*

* When date, name and title are stamped on a photo, the photo is automatically resized to 3-megapixel format, or the original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3-megapixel format. However, you can choose either to save or overwrite the original picture.

Title input screen Title display screen When the text stamp is pressed

USB 2.0 High-speed

The DMC-FX580(FX550) supports the USB 2.0 high-speed standard. In comparison with conventional full-speed data transfer at 12 Mbps, USB 2.0 high-speed transfers data at max.480 Mbps. This is a highly practical speed for sending high-volume image data from the camera to a PC for viewing or storage.

Included Software

PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 lets you edit or organize a collection of photos with more ease and fun. It features a Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the pictures stored in your PC to sort them by faces for you regardless of the camera type you used. Through the sophisticated interface, you can also enjoy emotion-packed slideshows with a variety of effects and music. Motion images can also be uploaded directly to YouTube™.

ArcSoft software (MediaImpression/Panorama Maker) gives you a lot of fun editing functions.

* YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

PictBridge Compatible - Direct Print Function

The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera. Of course, you can also make multiple prints of an image, or print only the ones that you have selected.

Selectable Display Size

The display size can be set to Standard or Large.

Built-in Memory 40MB

Take photos even when you don‘t have an SDHC/SD Memory Card on hand. The built-in memory holds up to approx. 40 MB of image data, which you can later copy to an SDHC/SD Memory Card or PC. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like. In addition to providing extra memory when your memory card fills up, this is a great place to store your favorite photos so you can view them anytime you want.

Number of Recordable and Storable Photos

Check the SDHC/SD Memory Card data capacity

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode provides an easy-to-understand slideshow of the DMC-FX580(FX550) functions, such as the effects of the 25mm wide-angle lens, iA Mode and touch-screen operation.

Other Features

* Product number varies depending on the sales area (DMC-FX580 or DMC-FX550).

* Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.

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