Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3By: Dave EtchellsPanasonic offers an affordable three-megapixel digicam with an optically stabilized 12x Leica lens. <<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): FZ3 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 11/03/2004 |
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| General | |
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 Model Name: |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3 |
| Model Number: | DMC-FZ3 |
| Camera Format: | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | 2004-08-31 |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | n/a |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | Windows |
| Weight: |
11.5 oz (326 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Size: |
4.3 x 2.7 x 3.3 in. (108 x 68 x 85 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 2016x1512, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 3.10 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/3.2" |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | Unknown CCD |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | 2 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 420 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 12.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 4x |
| 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: | No |
| Manual Focus Steps: | n/a |
| Normal Focus Range: | 30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 5 - 10000 cm 2.0 - 4081.6 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 41 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: | None |
| 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): | 1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 114000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.00 |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 80, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 6 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set |
| Manual White Balance: | Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 8 |
| 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: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto / Red Eye Redux, Slow Synchro / Red Eye Redux, Forced On / Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 4.6 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 4.6m (ISO Auto) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| 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: | No |
| 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: | 4.000 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 4.700 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | 0.800 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 1.600 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 0.530 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | 0.070 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.030 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | 3.720 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 0.420 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 0.430 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 7 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 3.750 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 30.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | |
| Download speed, KB/second: | 803.00 |
| 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: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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