Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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General
Model Number:	DMC-FZ100
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2010-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	19.9 oz (563 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.9 x 3.2 x 3.7 in. (124 x 81 x 95 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	11.2
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 848x480, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/50i, 60/50/30, 30, 30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	15.10
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	14.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 600 mm
Zoom Ratio:	24.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode)
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	40.0
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	410
Notes & Features:	Power OIS, articulating LCD, full HD 1920x1080 60/50i movies with manual exposure control, high-speed burst mode (11 fps at full resolution), high-speed movies up to 220fps, flash hot shoe.