FS15, FS7, FS6 and LS85 Are Released | Press Release | LUMIX | Digital Camera

Digital Still Camera
DMC-FS15, DMC-FS7, DMC-FS6, DMC-LS85

January 16		12.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FS15 with 29mm Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens* Combines Simple Operation and Slim, Stylish Profile Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode *35mm film camera equivalent: 29-145mm
		LUMIX 10.1-Megapixel DMC-FS7 and 8.1-Megapixel DMC-FS6 with 4x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens* Combines Simple Operation and Slim, Stylish Profile Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode *35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm
		8.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS85 Powered by AA Batteries with 4x Optical Zoom Bright F2.8 Lens* Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode for Ultimate Ease of Operation *35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm

Digital Still Camera
DMC-FS15

12.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FS15
with 29mm Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens*
Combines Simple Operation and Slim, Stylish Profile
Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode

*35mm film camera equivalent: 29-145mm

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 12.1-megapixel DMC-FS15 camera of 29mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 29mm to 145mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.

Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos by detecting the scene and optimizing the settings, has been further enhanced for new FS15 to comprehend AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions. The newly added AF Tracking function automatically tracks the subject once the AF has been set even if the subject moves around, making it easier to capture sharp, well-focused photos of decisive moments. The Intelligent Exposure function helps capture natural-looking, true-to-life images by suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights. Also, the FS15 continually monitors the light source and automatically activates the backlight compensation function if it detects that the light source is behind the subject. Face detection accuracy has also been increased, allowing continuous AF/AE adjustment even if a face moves or turns sideways to the camera. Not only that, the unwanted red-eye effect caused by the use of the flash can be digitally corrected. The newly added independent iA button on the top of the camera lets enter the iA mode directly. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.

The DMC-FS15 pursues further compactness with a 2.7-inch LCD with 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Other various upgrades make FS15 enhance fun of taking pictures.

Dressed in the metal-finished panel, the slim and sleek DMC-FS15 offers an enjoyment of taking great snapshots casually with committed ease of operation even for beginners. The DMC-FS15 in silver, black and blue.*

*Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.

1. Evolution of iA (Intelligent Auto) mode never stops for every photographer to be a good photographer

Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. This mode is also further advanced with the inclusion of the AF tracking, Intelligent Exposure feature for DMC-FS15. Furthermore, digital red-eye correction is also integrated in the Face Detection. In iA mode the camera does all the work, activating AF tracking*, MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection, and Intelligent Exposure. This leaves the user free to simply compose the shot and press the shutter button, with the assurance that the image will be clear, beautiful and properly exposed.

With the new AF Tracking function, the user can "lock" the focus onto a moving subject. The camera then automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus without the user having to hold the shutter button halfway down. This makes it easier to capture the perfect moment clearly and in sharp focus when shooting images of a child, pet, sports or any scene with moving subjects and spur-of-the-moment action.

Intelligent Exposure suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights to capture images that look natural and true-to-life. It now features an automatic backlight compensation function that activates whenever the camera detects that the light source is behind the subject.

Face detection accuracy has been increased in the FS15 to now provide continuous adjustment of the focus and exposure even if the face is turned sideways to the camera. Combined with AF Tracking, Face Detection helps users capture special moments, including the fleeting expressions on the faces of active children. Plus, with the FS15, the red-eye effect can be digitally corrected automatically when it occurs due to the use the flash.

Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects whichever of 5 scene modes -- Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, and Night Scenery -- that best suits the shooting situation. The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance because the focus is always near the subject and the AF time is minimized.

In addition to the advanced functions mentioned above, the iA mode inherits fundamental functions users need in a good digital still camera. These include MEGA O.I.S., which prevents blurring from hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which prevents motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if the subject moves as the shot is taken. The MEGA O.I.S. conventionally has mode 1 and 2, and now it has AUTO mode to select the suitable one between the modes according to the zoom ratio being used.

The user can activate all of these useful, convenient shooting-assist functions by simply pressing an independent iA button on the top of the camera, which is newly equipped for direct activation of the mode. All these make the FS15 the ultimate, super-versatile automatic camera for capturing clear, beautiful, mistake-free photos with ease.

2. 29mm Wide Angle 5x Optical Zoom (29-145mm*) Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens, 12.1-megapixel High Resolution CCD and High Performance Venus Engine IV

The 12.1-megapixel DMC-FS15 packages a 29mm wide-angle* Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 5x optical zoom into a slim, compact body. Comprising 7 elements in 6 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver an exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 9.8x (294mm*) by using the center part of the CCD.

The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features advanced signal processing technology for rendering high quality images.

Featured in the DMC-FS15, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.006 second and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. And in Hi-speed Burst shooting mode,*** it fires off an incredible 5 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,**** which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full.

The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-FS15 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.***

*35mm film camera equivalent.
**Max. 5 images in standard mode / 3 images in fine mode.
***In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording
****The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.

3. Advanced 2.7-inch Large Intelligent LCD with 230,000-dot High Resolution for Easy Shooting and Playback

The DMC-FS15 incorporates an easy-to-see, large, 2.7-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy.

The High-angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.

4. Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography

The Lumix camera further offers wide variety of options to expand fun of photography. DMC-FS15 provides slideshows complete with music. Just select the pictures you want to show and choose the mood that best matches your selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, and you'll get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments.

For the motion picture, the DMC-FS15 can record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480). The WVGA motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) TV perfectly, to offer extremely impressive viewing.

5. Other Features

The new DMC-FS15 features a variety of functionalities to expand fun and convenience for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.

With the My Scene setting, which is also new on DMC-FS15, the user can assign up to specific Scene modes to that setting, and switch instantly to the mode when desired. The minimum shooting distance has been shortened to 3 cm in the DMC-FS15. Using the digital Zoom Macro function, the user can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible with the wide-angle setting, and capture dramatic close-ups.

About Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 comes bundled with DMC-FS15. The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 allows the user to edit or organize a collection of photos with more ease and fun. It features Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture stored in your PC to sort the photos by faces. Conventionally, you had to pick up one by one out of hundreds of photos when you only want the picture of a specific person. But with the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0, the software automatically does it once the face is registered regardless of the camera type you used. On the sophisticated interface, you can also enjoy emotional slideshow with a variety of effects. Motion pictures (MOV or MPEG2) can also be upload directly to YouTube.

DMC-FS15 Specifications

DMC-FS15: S-Silver, K-Black, A-Blue

*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX colors that are available in your market.

		DMC-FS15
Metrics	Dimensions (W x H x D)	97.0 x 54.4 x 21.7 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.85 in)
Metrics	Weight	Approx. 116 g (0.26 lb) Approx. 138 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.3 lb)
Optics	Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
	Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
	Aperture	F3.3 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T))
	Optical Zoom	5x
	Focal Length	f=5.2 - 26.0 mm (29 - 145 mm in 35 mm equiv.)
	Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	6.1x (4:3 / 8M), 7.8x (4:3 / 5M), 9.8x (under 3M)
	Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
	Optical Image Stabilizer	MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
	Digital Zoom	4x (Max. 20.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 39.1x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
	Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50 cm / Tele 100 cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5 cm / Tele 100 cm - infinity
	Focus Range Display	Yes
	AF Assist Lamp	Yes
	Focus	Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (Always On)
	AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt
	Shutter Speed	8 - 1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60 sec
Recording	Optical Image Stabilizer	Yes
	Intelligent ISO Control	Yes
	Face Detection	Yes
	Intelligent Scene Selector	Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
	Intelligent Exposure	Yes
	AF Tracking	Yes
	Digital Red Eye Correction	Yes
	iA Direct Button	Yes
	File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.21) Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
	Mode Switch	[Recording] / [Playback]
	Mode Button	Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture
	Scene Mode	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, Pinhole, Film Grain, Photo Frame
	Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-Resolution Image, 1.8 frames / sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode) Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
	Unlimited Consecutive Shooting	1.7 frames / sec
	Motion Picture Recording	4:3 Aspect Ratio: VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
	Exposure	Program AE
	Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, +/- 2 EV
	Backlight Compensation	Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
	Auto (AE) Bracketing	+/- 1/3 EV ~1 EV step, 3 frames
	Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
	ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
	Still Picture Recording	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 3000 (12M) / 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 2672 (10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 2248 (9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)
	Image Quality	Fine / Standard
	White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame Modes)
	Quick Menu	Yes
	Color Mode	Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
	Composition Guide line	Yes (1 pattern)
	Auto Review	1 sec, 2 sec, Hold, Zoom
	Macro Zoom	Yes
	Orientation Detector	Yes
	Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
	Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec
	Focus Icon Select	Yes
Playback	Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback
	Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12, 30-thumbnails / Max. 16x
	Calendar Display	Yes
	Set Favorites	Yes
	Playback Motion Picture	Yes (Motion JPEG)
	Slideshow Mode	All Still Images / Favorites / Category BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
	Delete Image	Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
	DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
	Resize / Trimming	Yes / Yes
	Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
	PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Setup	OSD language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish
Setup	Travel Date / World Time	Yes / Yes
Others	LCD Monitor	2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-angle LCD
	Built-in-Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 5.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.0 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
	Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
	Built-in-Memory	approx. 50MB
	Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
	Interface	AV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America), USB2.0 High speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
	Power	ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)
	Battery life (approx.)	330 pictures (CIPA Standard)*
	Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime
	Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

*Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF Tracking, or track different subject depending on the recording conditions.

*Based on the CIPA standard. Shooting conditions: 23 with 50% humidity; LCD on; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).

*The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.

*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

*The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.

*YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

*When you set the picture quality to WVGA or VGA, we recommend using a high-speed card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package.

*SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

*Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes in some countries.

*Continuous recording exceeding 2GB is not possible when recording motion JPEG. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

*This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

*Some accessories are not available in some countries.

*The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.

*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Digital Still Camera
DMC-FS7, DMC-FS6

LUMIX 10.1-Megapixel DMC-FS7 and 8.1-Megapixel DMC-FS6
with 4x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens*
Combines Simple Operation and Slim, Stylish Profile
Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode

*35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS7 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS6 cameras of bright F2.8 Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 33mm to 132mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix FS series. The FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.

The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode incorporated in the DMC-FS7 and FS6 comprises of four major functions, MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. MEGA O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. The Intelligent Scene Selector sets the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting it from the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. Also, the FS7 and FS6 continually monitor the light source and automatically activate the backlight compensation function if it detects that the light source is behind the subject. Face detection accuracy has also been increased, allowing continuous AF/AE adjustment even if a face moves or turns sideways to the camera. Not only that, the unwanted red-eye effect caused by the use of the flash can be digitally corrected. The newly added independent iA button on the top of the camera lets enter the iA mode directly. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful image.

The high-performance image-processing LSI the Venus Engine IV assures higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. Also, it helps the camera to feature a quick response.

The DMC-FS7 incorporates a 2.7-inch large LCD whereas the DMC-FS6 pursues further compactness with a 2.5-inch LCD, both have 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Other various upgrades make FS7 and FS6 enhance fun of taking pictures.

Dressed in the metal-finished panel, the slim and sleek DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6 offer an enjoyment of taking great snapshots casually with committed ease of operation and cost performance especially for young beginners. The DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink and green, and the DMC-FS6 in silver, black, red, blue and pink.*

*Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.

1. Evolution of iA (Intelligent Auto) mode never stops for every photographer to be a good photographer

Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. This mode is also further advanced with the integration of digital red-eye reduction in its Face Detection. In iA mode the camera does all the work, activating MEGA O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer), Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. This leaves the user free to simply compose the shot and press the shutter button, with the assurance that the image will be clear, beautiful and properly exposed.

Face detection accuracy has been increased in the FS7 and FS6 to now provide continuous adjustment of the focus and exposure even if the face is turned sideways to the camera. Plus, the red-eye effect can be digitally corrected automatically when it occurs due to the use the flash.

Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects whichever of 5 scene modes -- Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, and Night Scenery -- that best suits the shooting situation. It now features an automatic backlight compensation function that activates whenever the camera detects that the light source is behind the subject.

The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance because the focus is always near the subject and the AF time is minimized.

The user can activate all of these useful, convenient shooting-assist functions by simply pressing an independent iA button on the top of the camera, which is newly equipped for direct activation of the mode. All these make the FS7 and FS6 the ultimate, super-versatile automatic camera for capturing clear, beautiful, mistake-free photos with ease.

2. Newly Developed 4x Optical Zoom (33-132mm*) Bright F2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT High Quality Lens, High Resolution CCDs and Venus Engine IV

The 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS7 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS6 package a bright F2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 4x optical zoom into a slim, compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver an exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 7.1x (234mm*, FS7) and 6.4x (211mm*, FS6) by using the center part of the CCD.

The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features advanced signal processing technology for rendering high quality images. Featured in the DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.007 (FS7) / 0.006 (FS6) second and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the DMC-FS7 can snap 2.3 shots and DMC-FS6 can snap 3 shots per second at full resolution.** And in Hi-speed Burst shooting mode,*** it fires off an incredible 6 (FS7) / 5.5 (FS6) shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,**** which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full. The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.***

*35mm film camera equivalent.
**Max. 5 (FS7) / 7 (FS6) images in standard mode, 3 (FS7) / 4 (FS6) images in fine mode.
***In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording
****The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.

3. Advanced 2.7-inch (FS7) / 2.5-inch (FS6) Large Intelligent LCD with 230,000-dot High Resolution for Easy Shooting and Playback

The DMC-FS7 incorporates an easy-to-see, large, 2.7-inch (2.5-inch for DMC-FS6) 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy. The High-angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.

Menus now look clearer and easier to navigate, even for seniors, thanks to the new "Display Size" option, which is set to "Large" by default.

5. Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography

The Lumix camera further offers wide variety of options to expand fun of photography. Both DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6 provides slideshows complete with music. Just select the pictures you want to show and choose the mood that best matches your selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, and you'll get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments.

All Lumix cameras can take 1920 x 1080 pixel high-definition quality photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV. Panasonic has long focused on making photography more enjoyable, such as by letting people view their images easily on a Panasonic Viera TV with Viera Image Viewer (internal SD card slot). For the motion picture, the DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6 can record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480). The WVGA motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) TV perfectly, to offer extremely impressive viewing.

6. Other Features

The new DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6 feature a variety of functionalities to expand fun and convenience for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.

The user can select from among several icons for the camera to use for indicating when the subject is in focus. In addition to the conventional dot, a flower, car and several other new shapes are available. The FS7 and FS6 also add a new "Photo Frame" mode. It lets the user put attractive borders around the photo. When printed, the photos look like postcards in picture frames, making them ideal as presents. With the My Scene setting. The user can assign up to two specific scene modes, which you use most often, to that setting, and switch instantly to those modes when desired.

About Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 comes bundled with DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS6. The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 allows the user to edit or organize a collection of photos with more ease and fun. It features Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture stored in your PC to sort the photos by faces. Conventionally, you had to pick up one by one out of hundreds of photos when you only want the picture of a specific person. But with the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0, the software automatically does it once the face is registered regardless of the camera type you used. On the sophisticated interface, you can also enjoy emotional slideshow with a variety of effects. Motion pictures (MOV or MPEG2) can also be uploaded directly to YouTube.

DMC-FS7 / DMC-FS6 Specifications

DMC-FS7: S-Silver, K-Black, A-Blue, P-Pink, G-Green
DMC-FS6: S-Silver, K-Black, R-Red, A-Blue, P-Pink

*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX colors that are available in your market.

		DMC-FS7 / FS6
Metrics	Dimensions (W x H x D)	DMC-FS7: 97.0 x 54.4 x 21.7 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.85 in) DMC-FS6: 97.0 x 54.4 x 21.2 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.84 in)
Metrics	Weight	DMC-FS7: Approx. 117 g (0.26 lb), Approx. 139 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.31 lb) DMC-FS6: Approx. 115 g (0.25 lb), Approx. 137 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.3 lb)
Optics	Camera Effective Pixels	DMC-FS7: 10.1 Megapixels DMC-FS6: 8.1 Megapixels
	Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	DMC-FS7: 1/2.5-inch / 10.35 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter DMC-FS6: 1/2.5-inch / 8.32 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
	Aperture	F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 16 (T))
	Optical Zoom	4x
	Focal Length	f=5.5 - 22.0 mm (33 - 132 mm in 35 mm equiv.)
	Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	DMC-FS7: 5.7x (4:3 / 5M), 7.1x (under 3M)
	Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	DMC-FS6: 5.1x (4:3 / 5M), 6.4x (under 3M)
	Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6 elements in 5 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
	Optical Image Stabilizer	MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
	Digital Zoom	4x (Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) DMC-FS7: (Max. 28.4x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) DMC-FS6: (Max. 25.6x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
	Focusing Area	Normal : Wide 50 cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5 cm / Tele 50 cm - infinity
	Focus Range Display	Yes
	AF Assist Lamp	Yes
	Focus	Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On)
	AF Metering	Face / Multi (9pt) / 1pt
	Shutter Speed	8 - 1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Recording	Optical Image Stabilizer	Yes
	Intelligent ISO Control	Yes
	Face Detection	Yes
	Intelligent Scene Selector	Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
	Digital Red Eye Correction	Yes
	iA Direct Button	Yes
	File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.21) Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
	Mode Switch	[Recording] / [Playback]
	Mode Button	Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture
	Scene Mode	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, Photo Frame
	Continuous Shooting Mode	DMC-FS7: Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames / sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode) Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) DMC-FS6: Full-Resolution Image, 3.0 frames / sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max. 4 images (Fine Mode) Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
	Unlimited Consecutive Shooting	DMC-FS7: 1.7 frames / sec DMC-FS6: 2.0 frames / sec
	Motion Picture Recording	4:3 Aspect Ratio: VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
	Exposure	Program AE
	Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, +/- 2 EV
	Backlight Compensation	Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
	Auto (AE) Bracketing	+/- 1/3 EV ~1 EV step, 3 frames
	Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
	ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
	Still Picture Recording	DMC-FS7: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2432 (9M) / 3072 x 2048 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2056 (7.5M) / 3072 x 1728 (5.5M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) DMC-FS6: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2448 (8M) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2176 (7M) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 1840 (6M) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)
	Image Quality	Fine / Standard
	White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Photo Frame Modes)
	Quick Menu	Yes
	Color Mode	Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
	Composition Guide line	Yes (1 pattern)
	Auto Review	1 sec, 2 sec, Hold, Zoom
	Macro Zoom	Yes
	Orientation Detector	Yes
	Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
	Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec
	Focus Icon Select	Yes
Playback	Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback
	Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12, 30-thumbnails / Max. 16x
	Calendar Display	Yes
	Set Favorites	Yes
	Playback Motion Picture	Yes (Motion JPEG)
	Slideshow Mode	All Still Images / Favorites / Category BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
	Delete Image	Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
	DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
	Resize / Trimming	Yes / Yes
	Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
	PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Setup	OSD language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish
Setup	Travel Date / World Time	Yes / Yes
Others	LCD Monitor	DMC-FS7: 2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) DMC-FS6: 2.5" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-angle LCD
	Built-in-Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele / ISO Auto)
	Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
	Built-in-Memory	approx. 50MB
	Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
	Interface	AV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America), USB2.0 Full speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
	Power	ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)
	Battery life (approx.)	DMC-FS7: 360 pictures (CIPA Standard)* DMC-FS6: 400 pictures (CIPA Standard)*
	Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime
	Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

*Based on the CIPA standard. Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).

*The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.

*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

*The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.

*YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

*When you set the picture quality to WVGA or VGA, we recommend using a high-speed card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package.

*SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

*Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes in some countries.

*Continuous recording exceeding 2GB is not possible when recording motion JPEG. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

*Some accessories are not available in some countries.

*The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.

*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Digital Still Camera
DMC-LS85

8.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS85 Powered by AA Batteries
with 4x Optical Zoom Bright F2.8 Lens*
Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode for Ultimate Ease of Operation

*35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 8.1-megapixel DMC-LS85 camera that runs on AA batteries featuring ultimate ease of use with iA (Intelligent Auto) mode as a successor to the LS80. Apart from conventional AA battery operation cameras, DMC-LS85 boasts powerful 4x optical zoom and bright F2.8 high quality LUMIX DC VARIO lens (equivalent to 33mm to 132mm on a 35mm film camera).

The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises various shooting-assist functions, has been newly incorporated in the LS85. This mode comprises of four major functions, MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. MEGA O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. The Intelligent Scene Selector sets the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting it from the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. The Face Detection system detects human faces to set the focus and appropriate exposure for them automatically. Also, the Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject even without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance by minimizing the AF time. Once you enter iA mode just pressing an dedicated button on top of the camera, these multi-capable functions happen automatically. So you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.

The DMC-LS85 incorporates a 2.5-inch large LCD featuring 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact with the newly added speaker. Also, motion picture can now be recorded with audio with the microphone.

Dressed in the metal-finished panel, the compact and easy-to-holed DMC-LS85 offer an ultimate ease in taking great snapshots casually especially for beginners. The DMC-LS85 will be available in silver, black and pink.*

*Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.

1. Great Photography Is Not Only from Professional Photographers Anymore -- Intelligent Auto Mode

Panasonic continues pursuing the ideal that anyone even at entry technical level of photography should be able to take beautiful pictures with ease, by incorporating the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode to reduce misshots. As the industry's most advanced countermeasures against blurring, MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur are built into the LS85. Both image stabilizing technologies have been further advanced in detection accuracy and correction effect thanks to the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV.

In addition to these two paramount anti-blurring technologies, the Face Detection system helps the camera to recognize human faces and to focus and set the exposure automatically. Up to 15 faces can be recognized simultaneously. Plus, the Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the scene you're going to take from among the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. It now features an automatic backlight compensation function that activates whenever the camera detects that the light source is behind the subject. The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance because the focus is always near the subject and the AF time is minimized.

The newly added independent iA button on the top of the camera lets enter the iA mode directly. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.

2. Powerful Basic Performance Generated by High Quality Components and Image Processing LSI Venus Engine IV

The 8.1-megapixel DMC-LS85 packages a bright F2.8 Lumix DC Vario lens with 4x optical zoom (33-132mm*) into a slim, compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the compact body yet delivering an exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 6.4x (211mm*) by using the center part of the CCD.

The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features advanced signal processing technology for rendering high quality images.

The multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.007 second. The camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the LS85 can snap 3.0 shots per second at full resolution.** And in Hi-speed Burst shooting mode,*** it fires off an incredible 4.5 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,**** which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full. The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-LS85 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.***

*35mm film camera equivalent.
**Max. 7 images in standard mode / 4 images in fine mode.
***In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording
****The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.

3. Advanced 2.5-inch Large Intelligent LCD with 230,000-dot High Resolution for Easy Shooting and Playback and Customizable Font Size

The DMC-LS85 incorporates an easy-to-see, large 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy. The High-angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.

Menus are now easier to navigate, even for seniors, thanks to the new "Display Size" option, which is set to "Large" by default.

4. Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography

The Lumix camera further offers wide variety of options to expand fun of photography. DMC-LS85 provides slideshows complete with music. Just select the pictures you want to show and choose the mood that best matches your selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, and you'll get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments with the newly added speaker.

For the motion picture, the DMC-LS85 can record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480). The WVGA motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) TV perfectly, to offer extremely impressive viewing.

5. Other Features

The new DMC-LS85 features a variety of functionalities to expand convenience and fun for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.

Start-up time is dramatically shortened by approx. 40% to be as quick as 1.8 sec while AF point is now increased from 5 to 9 for more accurate focusing. The internal memory is now doubled in capacity up to approx. 50MB, which is good enough to use as spare memory when you don't have an SDHC/SD Memory Card. Battery life is extended to shoot more than 270 photos (CIPA) with two AA batteries thanks to the low energy consumption of Venus Engine IV.

For more stress-free operation, cursor key and buttons backside are now made larger. In addition, exclusively for the LS85, the level of easiness can be set by the user and if the user prefers the easiest way, additional setting menu will no longer be displayed to avoid confusion.

About Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 comes bundled with DMC-LS85. The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 allows the user to edit or organize a collection of photos with more ease and fun. It features Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture stored in your PC to sort the photos by faces. Conventionally, you had to pick up one by one out of hundreds of photos when you only want the picture of a specific person. But with the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0, the software automatically does it once the face is registered regardless of the camera type you used. On the sophisticated interface, you can also enjoy emotional slideshow with a variety of effects. Motion pictures (MOV or MPEG2) can also be upload directly to YouTube.

DMC-LS85 Specifications

DMC-LS85: S-Silver, K-Black, P-Pink

*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX colors that are available in your market.

		DMC-LS85
Metrics	Dimensions (W x H x D)	96.7 x 62.0 x 29.8 mm (3.89 x 2.48 x 1.19 in)
Metrics	Weight	Approx. 128 g (0.28 lb) Approx. 176 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.38 lb)
Optics	Camera Effective Pixels	8.1 Megapixels
	Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.5-inch / 8.32 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
	Aperture	F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 16 (T))
	Optical Zoom	4x
	Focal Length	f=5.5 - 22.0 mm (33 - 132 mm in 35 mm equiv.)
	Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	5.1x (4:3 / 5M), 6.4x (under 3M)
	Lens	LUMIX DC VARIO 6 elements in 5 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
	Optical Image Stabilizer	MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
	Digital Zoom	4x (Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 25.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
	Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50cm / Tele 50cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity
	Focus Range Display	Yes
	AF Assist Lamp	Yes
	Focus	Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On)
	AF Metering	Face / Multi (9pt) / 1pt
	Shutter Speed	8 - 1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60 sec
Recording	Optical Image Stabilizer	Yes
	Intelligent ISO Control	Yes
	Face Detection	Yes
	Intelligent Scene Selector	Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
	iA Direct Button	Yes
	File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.21) Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
	Mode Switch	[Recording] / [Playback]
	Mode Button	Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, SCN, Motion Picture
	Scene Mode	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo
	Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-Resolution Image, 3.0 frames / sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max. 4 images (Fine Mode) Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 4.5 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
	Unlimited Consecutive Shooting	2.0 frames / sec
	Motion Picture Recording	4:3 Aspect Ratio: VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
	Exposure	Program AE
	Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, +/- 2 EV
	Backlight Compensation	Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
	Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
	ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
	Still Picture Recording	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2448 (8M) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2176 (7M) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 1840 (6M) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)
	Image Quality	Fine / Standard
	White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst Modes)
	Quick Menu	Yes
	Color Mode	Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
	Composition Guide line	Yes (1 pattern)
	Auto Review	1 sec, 2 sec, Hold, Zoom
	Orientation Detector	Yes
	Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
	Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec
Playback	Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Favorites Playback
	Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12, 30-thumbnails / Max. 16x
	Calender Display	Yes
	Set Favorites	Yes
	Playback Motion Picture	Yes (Motion JPEG)
	Slideshow Mode	All Still Images / Favorites BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
	Delete Image	Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
	DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
	Resize	Yes
	Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
	PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Setup	OSD language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish
Setup	Travel Date / World Time	Yes / Yes
Others	LCD Monitor	2.5" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-angle LCD
	Built-in-Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 5.9m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.5 - 2.8m (Tele / ISO Auto)
	Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
	Built-in-Memory	approx. 50MB
	Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
	Interface	AV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America), USB2.0 Full speed
	Power	Alkaline AA Battery x 2 (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)
	Battery life (approx.)	270 pictures (Alkaline Batteries, CIPA Standard) * 300 pictures (Evolta Batteries, CIPA Standard) * 550 pictures (Ni-MH Batteries, CIPA Standard) *
	Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, USB Driver
	Standard Accessories	Battery Pack (AA Alkaline Batteries x 2), AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

*The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.

*YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

*When you set the picture quality to WVGA or VGA, we recommend using a high-speed card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package.

*SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

*Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes in some countries.

*Continuous recording exceeding 2GB is not possible when recording motion JPEG. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

*Some accessories are not available in some countries.

*The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.

*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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