Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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General
Model Number:	ZS20
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$299.99
Street Price:	$282.27
Date Available:	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.3 oz (207 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (105 x 59 x 28 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 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), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	60p/60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p, 220p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	15.30
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	16:9, 4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	14.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 480 mm
Zoom Ratio:	20.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV 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:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed Video; 3D Photo; Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	12.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio, Motion JPEG with no sound for High Speed video
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI
Included Software:	LUMIX Map Tool, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 Premium Edition, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	260
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black, red, white, or silver.