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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC33
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50

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Panasonic / 2003

Lumix DMC-LC33

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50

Panasonic / 2004

Lumix DMC-LC50

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC33
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC50
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The Lumix DMC-LC33 and Lumix DMC-LC50 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Lumix DMC-LC33MetricLumix DMC-LC50
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.83 µm
8.01 µm²Pixel area8.01 µm²
12.48 MP/cm²Pixel density12.48 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight204 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The Lumix DMC-LC33 and Lumix DMC-LC50 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC50 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LC33 and Lumix DMC-LC50 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC33

Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-LC33 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC50

Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-LC50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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