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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ15

By: Dave Etchells

Panasonic introduces a four-megapixel digicam with the high quality optics of a 12x Leica lens.

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General

Model Name:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ15

Model Number:

DMC-FZ15

Camera Format:

EVF

Currently Manufactured:

Retail Price:

$499.00

Street Price:

Price Update Date:

2007-02-07

Date Available:

2004-08-31

Remote Control:

Remote Control Type:

n/a

Tripod Mount:

Yes

Tripod Mount Material:

Operating System:

Windows

Weight:

520 g
18.2 oz

Weight With Batteries?

Yes

Size:

128 x 87 x 106 mm
5.0 x 3.4 x 4.2 in

Warranty in Months:

Image Capture

Image Resolution:

2304x1728, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480

Movie Resolution:

320x240

Aspect Ratio:

4:3, 3:2

CCD Sensor (Megapixels):

4.00

CCD Size (inches):

1/2.5"

CCD Filter Type:

RGBG

CCD Manufacturer:

Unknown CCD

Focal Length Multiplier:

Movie Audio:

Quality Levels:

Lens

Focal Length (35mm equivalent):

35 - 420 mm

Zoom Ratio:

12.00x

Digital Zoom:

Yes

Digital Zoom Values:

Auto Focus:

Yes

Auto Focus Type:

Auto w/ spot AF

Auto Focus Assist Light?

Yes

Auto Focus Min Illum:

0.1900

Auto Focus Step:

Manual Focus:

Yes

Manual Focus Steps:

Normal Focus Range:

30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity

Macro Focus Range:

5 - 99999 cm
2.0 - 40815.9 in

Min Macro Area:

40 x 30 mm
1.6 x 1.2 in

Min Aperture:

f/8.0

Max Aperture:

f/2.8

Aperture Range Description:

f/2.8 - f/8

Aperture Step Size:

Lens Thread:

Lens Thread Type:

Type Unknown

Display

Optical Viewfinder:

Yes

Optical VF Type:

1/3" Color EVF (adjustable)

Optical VF Accuracy:

99%

LCD Viewfinder:

Yes

LCD VF Accuracy:

99%

LCD Size (inches):

2.0

LCD Resolution (pixels):

130000

Max Playback Zoom:

16.00

Exposure

ISO Settings:

64, 100, 200, 400

ISO Rating Max:

400

Number of White Balance Settings:

White Balance Settings:

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set

Manual White Balance:

Yes

Longest Shutter Time:

Shortest Shutter Time:

1/2000

Exp Adj Range:

2.0 EV

Exp Adj Step Size:

0.33 EV

Metering Modes:

Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot

Spot Metering:

Yes

Aperture Priority:

Yes

Shutter Priority:

Yes

Full Manual Exposure:

Yes

Self Timer:

2 or 10

Flash

Internal Flash:

Yes

No of Flash Modes:

Flash Modes:

Auto, Auto / Red Eye Redux, Slow Synchro / Red Eye Redux, Forced On / Off

Flash Guide Number (Meters):

Flash Range Default ISO (meters):

7.0

Flash Range Description:

0.3 - 7.0m (ISO Auto)

No of Flash "Pops":

Ext Flash:

Ext Flash Connection:

n/a

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types:

SD/MMC

Other Memory Types:

None

Memory Included (MB):

8.0

Uncompressed Format:

TIFF

CCD Raw Format:

Compressed Format:

JPEG

Movie File Format:

QuickTime MotionJPEG

Connectivity

Video Out:

Yes

Video Mode Switchable:

Yes

Video Usable as Viewfinder:

External Connections:

Serial, USB 1.1

Other Connection:

DC In

Included Software:

SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver

OS Compatibility:

Windows

Performance Timing

Startup Time:

4.700 seconds

Shutdown Time:

5.300 seconds

Play -> Record:

0.900 seconds

Record -> Play (max res):

1.800 seconds

Record -> Play (min res):

Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:

0.530 seconds

Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:

Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:

0.300 seconds

Shutter Lag, Prefocus:

0.030 seconds

Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:

3.380 seconds

Cycle Time Max Res:

0.540 seconds

Cycle Time Min Res:

0.580 seconds

Buffer Frames, Max Res:

Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

3.740

Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

30.00

Movie Sec @ Max Res:

Movie Sec @ Min Res:

Download speed, KB/second:

Power

Battery Form Factor:

Proprietary

Usable Battery Types:

Lithium Ion rechargeable

Batteries Included:

Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable

Battery Charger Included:

Yes

More Information

Notes & Features:

Review URL:

Review

Test Shots URL:

Test Shots

Photo Gallery URL:

Device Forum URL:

Forum

Manufacturer URL:

Mfr. Website

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Reference: Datasheet

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