Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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General
Model Number:	FZ47
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2011-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	18.3 oz (518 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.7 x 3.1 x 3.6 in. (120 x 80 x 92 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, Other), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 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), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.7
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	12.50
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CCD
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 600 mm
Zoom Ratio:	24.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
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/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	468,000 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
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, Incandescent, 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 Control mode, Portrait mode, Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close- up mode, Scene mode (Panorama Assist,Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, 3D Photo), Custom, Creative Video mode
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 shots) seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	70.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini-HDMI with Viera Link
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.3HD Lite Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader
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:	400
Notes & Features:	24x wide-angle zoom with Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080i movies, Creative Video mode, Creative Control mode, Photo Style mode, 3D Photo mode, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selection, Intelligent D-Range Control.