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The 10.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 features an optically stabilized f/3.3-5.9, 30-150mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 5x zoom lens, and a 230,000-dot, 2.5-inch LCD. The display automatically adjusts its brightness level as ambient light changes, and offers Panasonic's High Angle mode for making the screen viewable when held above the head. The camera runs on AA batteries and uses Panasonic's fourth-generation high-performance image processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV, which Panasonic says improves both image quality and operational speed over previous generations. The camera provides manual and priority exposure modes in addition to 24 automatic shooting modes. The camera's Advanced Scene options let the photographer fine-tune the Portrait Sports, Landscape, and Night Portrait modes for more specific shooting conditions. Its Intelligent Auto Mode combines optical image stabilization; face detection; Panasonic's Intelligent ISO, which uses motion detection to track subject motion and adjust ISO and shutter speed settings accordingly; Intelligent Scene Selector, which evaluates a scene and selects an appropriate scene mode; and Quick AF continuous autofocus. The camera provides a top light-sensitivity setting of ISO 6400 and a shutter speed range of 1/2000 to 60 seconds. Other notable features include auto exposure bracketing, a live histogram, voice annotation, slow-sync flash, and a wide selection of autofocus modes, including spot AF. White balance, contrast, sharpness, saturation, and noise reduction can all be adjusted in fine increments. In review mode, the camera provides tools for creating slideshows with music and tagging images with text. In continuous-shooting mode, the camera can capture a brief series of full-resolution photos at 2.5fps or an unlimited series of 2-megapixel shots at 5fps. 848x480 widescreen video capture is also offered. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 will be available in February 2008 with black and silver finishes and a MSRP of $249.95.
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60 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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2000 |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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230,000 |
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LCD |
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6400 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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30 mm |
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| Longest Focal Length |
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150 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture |
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f/3.3 |
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5 |
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| Video Resolution |
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Up to 848x480 |
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| Video Frames per second |
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30 |
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| Battery |
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2 AA alkaline |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 160 shots |
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| Width |
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3.84 in |
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2.44 in |
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1.31 in |
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| Weight |
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4.97 oz |
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February 2008 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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Overall quality |
9
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Ease of use |
9
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Fit and finish |
9
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Click-to-click speed |
7
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Display quality |
8
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Flash quality |
8
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Image quality |
9
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Overall value |
10
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