Panasonic launches three Lumix digicams
By
Mike Tomkins
(Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 00:24 EST)
Panasonic UK has launched three new digital camera models in the runup to the Consumer Electronics Show that have yet to appear on the company's US or Japanese websites.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 updates the existing DMC-LS1 model in a more compact chassis, and is a five megapixel camera with a Lumix DC Vario stabilised 3x optical zoom lens, plus a 2.0" LCD display but no optical viewfinder. The Lumix DMC-LZ3 and DMC-LZ5 are closely related models that replace the LZ1 and LZ2, with improved ISO sensitivity, AF assist lamps, improved focusing speed, and a digital zoom function that crops the center portion of the CCD in reduced resolution modes. The LZ3 has a five megapixel imager; the LZ5 boosts this to six megapixels and adds audio recording capability, while both cameras have 6x optical zoom lenses. All three new cameras will ship this March, and sample photos taken with each camera can be found in the Panasonic image gallery. | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 |  | | General | | Camera Type | Compact | | Manufacturer | Panasonic | | Model Number | DMC-LS2 | | Dimensions | 4.4 x 2.1 x 1.2"
110.5 x 53.5 x 30.9mm | | Weight | 138.0 g
4.8 oz | | Planned Availability | Mar 2006 | | Image Capture | | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD
5.36 megapixels (total)
5.00 megapixels (effective) | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | | Image Dimensions | 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels) | | Image Preview / Review | | Viewfinder | No | | LCD | 2.0", 86,000 pixels
100% field of view | | Playback Zoom | 16.0x max | | Lens | | Lens Type | Lumix DC Vario
3x optical zoom | | Image Stabilization | Yes | | Focal Length | 5.8 - 17.4mm (actual)
35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent) | | Aperture Range | f/2.8 - f/5.6 (wide); f/5.0 - f/10.0 (tele) | | Focusing System | 1, 3 or 5 point; spot | | Focusing Range | Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) | | Exposure | | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 | | Shutter Speed | 60 - 1/2000 second | | Exposure Modes | Program | | Metering Modes | Intelligent multiple | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / White Set , Manual | | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off | | Creative | | Digital Zoom | 4x | | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | | Time Lapse | No | | Movie Format | 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second | | Storage | | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | | File System | Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) | | File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | | Connectivity | | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | | Computer | USB 1.1 | | Other | DC In | | Power | | Battery Type | Oxyride / Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable | | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA | | Product Bundle | | Software | SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, USB Driver | | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA Oxyride disposable battery | | Flash Memory | 0.0MB | | Other | | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant | Yes | | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | | Tripod Mount | Yes | | Remote Control | No | | Operating System Compatibility | Windows, MacOS | | |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 |  | | General | | Camera Type | Compact | | Manufacturer | Panasonic | | Model Number | DMC-LZ3 | | Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.4 x 1.8"
100.0 x 62.0 x 45.0mm | | Weight | 231.0 g
8.1 oz | | Planned Availability | Mar 2006 | | Image Capture | | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD
5.36 megapixels (total)
5.00 megapixels (effective) | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | | Image Dimensions | 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels)
2560 x 1712 (4.4 megapixels)
2560 x 1440 (3.7 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
2048 x 1360 (2.8 megapixels)
1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels) | | Image Preview / Review | | Viewfinder | No | | LCD | 2.0" | | Playback Zoom | 16.0x max | | Lens | | Lens Type | Lumix DC Vario
6x optical zoom | | Image Stabilization | Yes | | Focal Length | 6.1 - 36.6mm (actual)
37 - 222mm (35mm equivalent) | | Aperture Range | Wide: F2.8 / F5.6, Tele: F4.5 / F9 | | Focusing System | 1, 3 or 5 point; spot | | Focusing Range | Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) | | Exposure | | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | | Shutter Speed | 60 - 1/2000 second | | Metering Modes | Intelligent multiple | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / White Set, Manual | | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off | | Creative | | Scene Modes | Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro,SCN1, SCN2 (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, High Sensitivity), Motion Image, Playback | | Digital Zoom | 4x | | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | | Time Lapse | No | | Movie Format | QuickTime MotionJPEG without audio
640x480 and 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second | | Storage | | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | | File System | Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) | | File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | | Connectivity | | Video | Yes | | Computer | USB 1.1 | | Other | DC In | | Power | | Battery Type | Oxyride / Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable | | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA | | Product Bundle | | Software | SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, USB Driver | | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA Oxyride disposable battery | | Flash Memory | 0.0MB | | Other | | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant | Yes | | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | | |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 |  | | General | | Camera Type | Compact | | Manufacturer | Panasonic | | Model Number | DMC-LZ5 | | Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.4 x 1.8"
100.0 x 62.0 x 45.0mm | | Weight | 234.0 g
8.2 oz | | Planned Availability | Mar 2006 | | Image Capture | | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD
6.37 megapixels (total)
6.00 megapixels (effective) | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | | Image Dimensions | 6.0 megapixels
| | Image Preview / Review | | Viewfinder | No | | LCD | 2.5" | | Playback Zoom | 16.0x max | | Lens | | Lens Type | Lumix DC Vario
6x optical zoom | | Image Stabilization | Yes | | Focal Length | 6.1 - 36.6mm (actual)
37 - 222mm (35mm equivalent) | | Aperture Range | Wide: F2.8 / F5.6, Tele: F4.5 / F9 | | Focusing System | 1, 3 or 5 point; spot | | Focusing Range | Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) | | Exposure | | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | | Shutter Speed | 60 - 1/2000 second | | Metering Modes | Intelligent multiple | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / White Set, Manual | | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off | | Creative | | Scene Modes | Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro,SCN1, SCN2 (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, High Sensitivity), Motion Image, Playback | | Digital Zoom | 4x | | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | | Time Lapse | No | | Movie Format | QuickTime MotionJPEG with audio
640x480 and 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second | | Storage | | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | | File System | Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) | | File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | | Connectivity | | Video | Yes | | Computer | USB 1.1 | | Other | DC In | | Power | | Battery Type | Oxyride / Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable | | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA | | Product Bundle | | Software | SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, USB Driver | | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA Oxyride disposable battery | | Flash Memory | 0.0MB | | Other | | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant | Yes | | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | | Internal Microphone | Yes | | Internal Speaker | Yes | | |
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