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 Click on the Lumix LZ2 to take a QuickTime VR tour The very affordable Panasonic 4-megapixel DMC-LZ1 and 5-megapixel DMC-LZ2 feature a DC VARIO lens with 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm camera), with capability of up to 24x magnification when combined with the 4x digital zoom, and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Panasonic’s MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and optically compensates for hand movement. These cameras have a large 2.0 inch TRM (Transmissive with Micro Reflective) crystal-clear LCD display which is extremely easy to view, even outdoors on bright, sunny days. Even with the optical 6x zoom lens unit, the cameras’ body size is as compact as an ordinary AA-battery operated 3x optical zoom camera. 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 our 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. Auto angle detection, a new feature, records whether an image was taken horizontally or vertically and displays it accordingly, whether viewed on the camera’s LCD or on a connected TV. Other features include Burst Shooting Mode, four spot focusing modes, Simple Mode for automatic settings, built-in flash and more.
The DMC-LZ1 can be powered by two AA alkaline or two rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
(Ni-MH) batteries. Included are two Panasonic Oxyride batteries that allow you to take up
to 215 photos. Alkaline batteries let you take about 140 photos and nickel-metal hydride
batteries allow up to 370 photos. The built-in memory holds up to 14MB of image data,
which can be greatly extended with an optional SD Memory Card. You can also use the
built-in memory like a photo album to keep and view your favorite pictures on the
camera's LCD monitor anytime you like.
Major DMC-LZ1 Features:
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Motion Image: 320 x 240
Optional: AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries, AA Alkaline Batteries
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)
(Specifications as provided by the manufacturer.)
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Lumix DMC-LZ1 Specifications
Image Sensor
1/2.5" CCD, Primary Color Filter
4.23 Total Megapixels
4.0 Effective Megapixels
Lens
Lumix DC Vario 6x Optical Zoom
f=6.1-36.6mm (35mm equivalent: 35-210mm)
F2.8 - F4.5 max. aperture (Wide-Tele)
4x Digital Zoom (up to 24x when combined with 6x Optical)
8 Elements in 7 Groups (2 Aspherical Lenses)
Aperture
Wide: F2.8 - F5.6 (2 steps)
Tele: F4.5 - F9 (2 steps)
Focusing Area
Normal:
Wide: 1.64 feet; Tele: 3.94 feet-Infinity
Macro:
Wide: 0.16 feet; Tele: 1.64 feet-Infinity
Focus
TTL Contrast-Detect AF System
Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing / 3-area-focusing /
1-area-focusing / Spot-focusing
Optical Image Stabilizer
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1 / Mode 2)
Image Processor
Venus Engine II™ LSI
Recording Image Size (Pixels)
2304 x 1728
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
1920 x 1080 (16:9 HDTV)
Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG)
30 or 10 fps (320 x 240 pixels) without audio
Length of movies depends on available memory.
ISO Sensitivity
Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400
White Balance
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White Set
White Balance Adjustment
(except for Auto WB)
Exposure Modes
Program AE
Scene Modes
SCN1 and SCN2 is user-settable for:
Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait,
Fireworks, Party or Snow
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Auto Bracketing AE
+1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
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
JPEG - Fine/Standard
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
no
Audio Dubbing
no
Built-in Flash Mode
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Forced On/Off
Flash Output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 +2EV)
Wide: 0.98 - 13.78 feet (ISO Auto)
Tele: 1.64 - 8.53 feet (ISO Auto)
External Flash
No
Real-time Histograms
Yes
LCD Monitor
2" Diagonal TFT TRM LCD Display (85k pixels)
Field of view: approx. 100%
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Built-in SD Card Slot
Yes
Recording Media
14MB internal memory + optional SD Memory Card (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC)
Microphone
none
Speaker
beep sounds only
Conversion Lens Compatibility
No
Auto Review
1 sec/3 sec/zoom
Quick Review
1x/4x/8x
OSD Language
English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, French
Playback Mode
9-Thumbnail Display
Zoomed Playback (16x max)
Image Rotation
Slide Show
Resizing
Trimming, Protection
DPOF Setting
Direct Print
Yes, PictBridge compatible
Interface
DC Input, Video Output (NTSC/PAL), USB 1.1
Power Supply
Included: Two Oxyride™ AA Batteries
Battery Life
Up to 235 pictures (CIPA Standard) with included Oxyride batteries
Up to 390 pictures with NiMH or 175 pictures with alkaline type.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
2.50" x 3.96" x 1.30"
Weight
0.49 lbs
Included ArcSoft® Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression
ArcSoft Panorama Maker;
ArcSoft PhotoBase
Other Included Software
SD Viewer for DSC
USB Driver
Included Accessories
Two AA Oxyride™ Batteries,
Video & USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM
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