Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	DMC-L10
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1299.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2007-10-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	19.0 oz (538 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.3 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (135 x 96 x 78 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Total Megapixels:	11.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.1
Sensor Format:	Four Thirds
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.85"
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	No
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Four Thirds mount
Kit Lens:	Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMAR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 100 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.57x
Aperture Range:	f/3.8 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - ??? (tele)
Normal Focus Range:	29 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x or 4x (Live View mode only)
Filter Thread:	0mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Normally 3-point phase difference detection; can use 9-point contrast detection in live view mode
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	Eye level penta mirror type optical view finder
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	207,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Intelligent ISO* (Live View mode only)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern (Normally 49-zone, can be 256-zone in Live View mode), Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, Food
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Guide Number 11 (ISO100,m)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe for FL360 / FL500 flash strobes
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote
Other Connection:	Remote socket, DC input
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	450
Software
Included Software:	LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio -viewer-, SILKYPIX DEVELOPER STUDIO, USB Driver
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Articulating LCD with Live View mode. Live View mode has both phase difference (mirror down) and contrast-detect (mirror up) AF modes. Face detect AF supported in contrast-detect mode.

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