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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:28:41 +0000

Panasonic has announced a further addition to its compact Lumix range in the form of the DMC-FX3, a budget 6 megapixel model with a 3x (35-105mm) optically-stabilized zoom and high sensitivity (ISO 1600) mode – albeit one that works at a significantly reduced resolution. The FX3 also sports a 2.5-inch screen (with a slightly lower resolution than the more expensive models) and wide VGA movie mode.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$116.43
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2816 x 2112
Low resolution	2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	6.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	6.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	24 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Matsushita
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, (800/1600 boost)
Zoom wide (W)	35 mm
Zoom tele (T)	105 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
White balance override	5 positions, plus manual
Aperture range	F2.8 – F5.0
Min shutter	60 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	4 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Intelligent multi-segment
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2/3 fps, max 8 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage included	13.5 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	115,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	165 g (5.8 oz)
Dimensions	94 x 51 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2 x 0.9 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:10:00 +0000

The second big announcement from Panasonic today is the successor to the unique DMC-LX1, the world’s first compact with a 16:9 widescreen sensor. The DMC-LX2 increases the pixel count to 10.2 million and adds a larger widescreen 2.8-inch LCD. Despite the increase in resolution Panasonic claims that noise has been significantly reduced (compared to the LX1) thanks to Venus III engine. Other new features include sensitivity up to ISO 3200 (though not at full resolution), Intelligent ISO Control (a mode that increases ISO if the camera detects subject motion) and a refined control interface.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)	$419.93
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	4224 x 2376
Low resolution	3840 x 2160, 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080
Image ratio w:h	16:9, 4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	10.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	10.4 million
Sensor size	1/1.65 ” (8.50 x 4.78 mm, 0.4 cm²)
Pixel density	25 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Matsushita
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 boost)
Zoom wide (W)	28 mm
Zoom tele (T)	112 mm (4 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
White balance override	5 positions, plus 2 manual
Aperture range	F2.8 – F4.9
Min shutter	60 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range	4.9 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off,
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Metering	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2 or 1 fps, max 5 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 1280 x 720 @ 15 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30/10 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage included	13 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.8 “
LCD Dots	207,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	220 g (7.8 oz)
Dimensions	106 x 56 x 26 mm (4.2 x 2.2 x 1 in)
Notes	16:9 CCD, 16:9 LCD, 720p HD video (15 fps)
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:56:24 +0000

Panasonic has also announced a pair of successors to the popular FX01 in the shape of the DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07. Both cameras feature 7.2 megapixel sensor, image stabilized 28-102mm equiv. wide angle 3.6x zoom (F2.8-5.6) and Venus III processor. The FX50 sports a 3-inch screen, the FX07 sticks with the 2.5-inch screen of its predecessor. Other new features include ‘Intelligent ISO Control’, which increases the ISO if necessary to increase the shutter speed if the camera detects motion in the frame.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$201.76
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Matsushita
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, (3200 high mode)
Zoom wide (W)	28 mm
Zoom tele (T)	102 mm (3.6 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
White balance override	6 positions
Aperture range	F2.8 – F5.6
Min shutter	60 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Intelligent multi-segment
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2/3 fps, max 8 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage included	Unknown
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	207,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	170 g (6 oz)
Dimensions	94 x 51 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2 x 0.9 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:28:17 +0000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$254.25
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Matsushita
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, (3200 high mode)
Zoom wide (W)	28 mm
Zoom tele (T)	102 mm (3.6 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
White balance override	6 positions
Aperture range	F2.8 – F5.6
Min shutter	60 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Intelligent multi-segment
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2/3 fps, max 8 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage included	Unknown
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	3 “
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	190 g (6.7 oz)
Dimensions	98 x 57 x 25 mm (3.9 x 2.2 x 1 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:51:18 +0000

Panasonic has announced the latest in the FZ ‘double digit’ series of prosumer digital cameras (a replacement for the FZ30). The Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a twelve times optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, a ten megapixel sensor, up to ISO 1600 sensitivity and something Panasonic call IIC (Intelligent ISO control). This new feature monitors the amount of movement in the frame and adjusts the ISO sensitivity automatically at the time of exposure (higher for more movement).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 digital camera specifications:

Format	SLR-like
Price (street)	$904.17
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3648 x 2736
Low resolution	3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x1200
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	10.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	10.4 million
Sensor size	1/1.8 ” (7.18 x 5.32 mm, 0.38 cm²)
Pixel density	26 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Matsushita
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 boost)
Zoom wide (W)	35 mm
Zoom tele (T)	420 mm (12 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4 x
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range	30 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
White balance override	4 positions, plus 2 manual
Aperture range	F2.8 – F3.7
Min shutter	60 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range	7 m
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Metering	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	Yes, 55 mm
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2 or 1 fps, max 3/5 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30 or 10 fps, audio, unlimited
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage included	32 MB SD card
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	Electronic
LCD	2 “
LCD Dots	207,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	734 g (25.9 oz)
Dimensions	141 x 86 x 142 mm (5.6 x 3.4 x 5.6 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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