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8.10
Megapixels
3.57x zoom
2.5 inch
LCD
 
Basic Specifications
Resolution: 8.10 Megapixels
Lens: 3.57x zoom
(28-100mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 100-6400
Shutter: 60-1/2000
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.7x2.0x0.9in
(95x52x22mm)
Weight: 5.4 oz
(154 g)
MSRP: $300
Availability: 09/2007

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX33 features eight megapixels of resolution from a 1/2.5" CCD image sensor, coupled to a Leica-branded 3.6x optical zoom lens that provides a 28mm wide angle at f/2.8, and a 100mm telephoto at f/5.6. The FX33 includes a 2.5 inch LCD with 207,000 pixels for framing or review, but unfortunately, like all current LUMIX modes, no optical viewfinder is provided. There's also ISO sensitivity as high as ISO 1600 equivalent, with an extended maximum of 6400 equivalent in high sensitivity mode and a three frames-per-second burst mode to four frames at full resolution.

Other FX33 features include 27MB of built-in memory plus SD / MMC / SDHC card storage, both NTSC / PAL video, USB full-speed connectivity, and 21 scene modes which includes an "Underwater" scene mode, accounting for the fact that the company will offer a marine case for this camera. Power for the LUMIX DMC-FX33 comes courtesy of a proprietary Lithium Ion battery that's included in the product bundle, along with LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio -viewer-, ArcSoft Media Impression, and ArcSoft Panorama Maker software.

The Panasonic DMC-FX33 is one of the first three Panasonic digital cameras to introduce a couple of new technologies to the LUMIX line, the other cameras being the DMC-FX55 and DMC-FZ18 models announced simultaneously. That must-have feature in the digicam market for 2007 - face detection - makes its debut with Panasonic's incarnation able to detect up to 15 faces in a scene and then use this information to set focus and exposure appropriately. Face detection is enabled automatically in portrait or baby scene modes, and can cope with moving subjects. A second new feature is what's being called "Intelligent Auto" mode, which analyzes the scene and then automatically selects the scene mode (Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery or Night Portrait), and activates optical image stabilization, intelligent ISO, face detection and continuous autofocus functions as necessary.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX33 goes on sale from September 2007 for about US$300, and will be offered in silver, black, blue and brown finishes.


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