Panasonic 5-Megapixel Lumix LC80 Point-And-Shoot Combines Sophisticated Features with Simple Operation

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2004) - Joining Panasonic’s celebrated Lumix™ camera line is the new DMC-LC80. Compact and lightweight, this 5-megapixel model packs some of today’s most advanced digital camera technology into a fun, easy-to-use camera that anyone can enjoy. The DMC-LC80 features a high-performance Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (7 elements in 6 groups) featuring F2.8-F4.9 brightness and a focal distance of 5.8mm to 17.4mm (comparable to a 35 to 105mm lens on a 35mm film camera.) The DMC-LC80 Lumix camera will be available beginning this August and will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of .95.

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