Panasonic Announces 8-Megapixel Super-Zoom FZ30

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 20, 2005) - With the new DMC-FZ30, Panasonic thrusts its super zoom category of digital still cameras firmly into the hands of photo enthusiasts with an 8-megapixel, 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35mm to 420mm) camera. Equipped with both automatic and manual controls that will meet the needs of prosumers and amateurs alike, the DMC-FZ30 incorporates Panasonic’s acclaimed MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, which the company maintains should be a standard in all digital still cameras.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 will be available this September for an MSRP of .95.

Read the full Panasonic press release.