The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 features 4MP resolution and a large 2 in. LCD monitor in a compact body. Where most digital cameras in this category max out at 3x or 4x optical zoom, the Panasonic LZ1 packs 6x optical zoom with image stabilization! Image stabilization is important when using long zoom and slow shutter speeds to help reduce camera shake, and hence reduce the chances of obtaining blurry images.
Though the Panasonic LZ1 is a point-and-shoot digital camera, it incorporates some features that more advanced amateur photographers will appreciate: a real-time histogram for determining optimum exposure, and composition guide lines to help keep your horizontal level. It also allows unlimited consecutive shooting up to the capacity of the SD Memory Card.
As elegant as it is user friendly, the DMC-LZ1 is aimed at photographers of every level who are looking for performance, ease of use and a compact size, all in one digital camera!
Panasonic MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer Helps Eliminate Blurry Pictures
Camera shake from hand movement is one of the main reasons why cameras produce blurry images. The Lumix cameras help solve the problem of unsteady hands with advanced MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer technology. The DMC-LZ1 has a built-in gyrosensor that detects any hand movement and relays a signal to a tiny microcomputer inside the camera, which instantly calculates the compensation needed. A linear motor then shifts the Optical Image Stabilizer lens as necessary to guide incoming light from the image straight to the CCD. You won't even notice it working--all you'll see are the outstanding results!
6x Optical Zoom in a Compact Body
Use the 6x optical zoom together with the 4x digital zoom to enjoy up to 24x zoom power, which approximates a 888 mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera, with a body size as compact as an ordinary 3x optical zoom camera.
Snap Consecutively up to 4 Shots per Second!
You can take up to 7 images in Standard Mode and 4 images in Fine Mode with full resolution. In addition, the Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function lets you continue shooting until the memory card or built-in memory is full. All this is made possible by the Venus Engine Plus, which reduces power consumption by about 50% compared with the previous Venus Engine. The multi-task image processing in the Venus Engine Plus LSI has accelerated response speed, giving you more comfortable shooting with a release time lag of 0.006 second minimum.
2.0" Diagonal TRM LCD for Easy Viewing- Even Outdoors
This bright 2.0" diagonal LCD monitor is easy to see. Its TRM (Transmissive with Micro Reflective) design suppresses reflection, so you see your subject clearly even when shooting outdoors.
Built-In Memory
Take photos even when you don't have an SD Memory Card on hand. The built-in memory holds up to 14mb of image data, which you can later upload to an SD Memory Card or PC. You can also download images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like.
Total Megapixel: 4.23
Effective Pixels: 4.0 Megapixels
CCD (Image Sensor): 1/2.5"
Image Processor: Venus Engine Plus
Recording Image Size: (Pixels )
2304 x 1728
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
1920 x 1080
Motion Image: 320 x 240
Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG) 30 or 10 fps (320 x 240 pixels)
Lens:
Lumix DC Vario Lens 8 elements in 7 groups (2 Aspherical Lenses/ 3 Aspherical surfaces)
Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1 / Mode 2 )
Optical Zoom: 6x
Digital Zoom: 4x
Combined Total Zoom: 24x
Aperture Wide: F2.8/F5.6 (2 steps)
Tele: F4.5 - F9 (2 steps)
Focal Length: f=6.1-36.6mm (35mm equivalent: 37-222mm)
Normal Focusing Area:
Wide: 1.64 feet; Tele: 3.94 feet - infinity
Macro/Simple:
Wide: 0.16 feet; Tele: 1.64 feet - infinity
Focus Modes:
Auto Focus System
Normal/Macro (Dial)
ISO Sensitivity: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400
White Balance:
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/
Halogen/White Set
White Balance Adjustment (except for Auto Set)
Exposure: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Step, +/- 2 EV
Auto Bracketing (AE): +1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames
Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple
Scene Modes:
Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro
SCN1, SCN2: Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Fireworks, Party, Snow
Moving Image, Playback
Shutter Speed: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Self Timer: 10 seconds / 2 seconds
Picture Adjustment: Natural, Standard, Vivid
Color Effect Mode: Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia
Image Quality: Fine/Standard
Image Formats:
Still Image: JPEG, DPOF corresponding
Motion Image: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Mega Burst Shooting Mode:
Mega Burst Shooting Mode Full-resolution image:
Standard Mode: Up to 7 images at 4 or 2 frames/sec.
Fine Mode: Up to 4 images
Still Image Recording with Audio: 5 seconds
Built-in Flash Mode:
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Forced On/Off
Wide: 0.98 - 13.78 feet (ISO Auto)
Tele: 1.64 - 8.53 feet (ISO Auto)
External Flash: NO
Real-time Histograms: Yes
Viewing:
LCD Monitor: 2.0" Diagonal TFT TRM LCD Display (85k pixels)
Field of view: approx. 100%
Viewfinder: No
Recording Media:
Built-in Memory
SD Memory Card
Multimedia Card
Microphone: No
Speaker: No
Interface: DC Input, Video Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
Power Supply:
Included: Two Oxyride AA Batteries
Optional:
AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
AA Alkaline Batteries
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)
Conversion Lens Compatibility: No
Auto Review: 1 sec/3 sec/zoom
Review: 1x/4x/8x
Included ArcSoft Software:
ArcSoft PhotoImpression
ArcSoft PhotoBase
Other Included Software:
SD Viewer for DSC
USB Driver
OSD Language: English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, French
AF Metering: 1 point, 3 points, 5 points, Spot
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 2.50'' x 3.96'' x 1.30''
Weight: .49 lbs
Other Features:
Color: Silver
AF Metering
Composition Guide Lines
Unlimited Consecutive Shooting
Economy Mode
Playback Mode:
9-Thumbnail Display
Zoomed Playback (16x max)
Image Rotation
Slide Show
Resizing
Trimming, Copy, Protection
DPOF Setting
Direct Print: PictBridge
Backlight Compensation (at simple mode)
Scene Mode Help Screen
Auto Angle Detection
