- 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
- 14.7 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FX150 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-FX150 | D3X |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $400.00 | $7999.95 |
Street Price: | $2,499.99 | |
Date Available: | 2008-08-31 | 2008-12-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.3 oz
(179 g)
includes batteries |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.1 x
1.0 in. (97 x 54 x 25 mm) |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.7 | 24.5 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.72 inch | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 41.5152mm2 (7.44mm x 5.58mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.68 microns | 5.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 28 | 88 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 18.4 | 24.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 9.6 | 13.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 101 | 1,992 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4416 x 3312
(14.6 MP,
4:3), 4416 x 2944 (13.0 MP, 3:2), 4416 x 2480 (11.0 MP, 16:9), 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) |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (10) |
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Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 100mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 21.4mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.60x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/9.0 (wide); f/5.6 - f/18.0 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Multi-area with face detection and tracking | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 922,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 27.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, High-Sensitivity Auto (1600 - 6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | 100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 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 photo, Film Grain, Pin Hole | None |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.6 - 5.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.9m (ISO Auto) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit | |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | |
Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB | |
Connections (extended): | DC Input | HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.50 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 31 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.050 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 4400 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Usable Battery Types: | 3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE | Software Suite CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels. |