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The 10.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX500 Lumix digital camera features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom. Touch-screen operation on a large, 3.0-inch LCD brings new enjoyment to digital photography and enables easy manual operation, which is a first for the FX series. A variety of advanced functions, including Intelligent Auto mode, HD motion picture recording and HD component output, and slideshows complete with music, also enrich the FX500 user experience.

The newly developed Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom boasts an 25mm ultra-wide angle of view that captures almost double the recording area at the same shooting distance compared with a conventional 35mm lens. This advanced lens system includes 4 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, and a newly developed unevenly thick concave meniscus Extra High Refractive Index Aspherical (EA) lens. All this packs an unprecedented level of wide-angle performance into a slim camera, assuring minimal distortion even at its 25mm wide end and high picture quality.

For more intuitive operation, the DMC-FX500 has a hybrid control system that combines joystick control with touch-screen operation. Basic settings can be directly controlled by the joystick, and others extensive ones are finely adjusted by touch or by moving a slider on the screen with the finger or an included stylus-pen. Users can set the auto focus and exposure at the desired part of the frame by simply touching the subject at that part while recording. In manual exposure mode, aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted by moving the slider. In playback mode, a new Easy Organization menu is provided to simplify image organizing. The user can quickly select an image to view by scrolling the thumbnails located below the main window, and then edit the image using the same touch menu interface.

Panasonic DMC-FX500S Key Features

Included Accessories

• DMW-BCE10 Li-Ion Battery Pack
• Battery Charger
• Battery Carrying Case
• Stylus-Pen
• A/V Cable
• USB Cable
• AC Cable
• Strap
• Software CD-ROM: PhotofunStudio viewer, ArcSoft^® MediaImpression™, ArcSoft^® Panorama Maker™, Quick Time, Adobe Reader, USB Driver

5x Wide-Angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Zoom Lens

With the DMC-FX500, Panasonic has packaged a 25mm wide-angle* Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with f/2.8 brightness and a 5x optical zoom plus a 10.1-megapixel CCD into a body that is slim, stylish and conveniently compact. Comprising 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit passes Leica's stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance. Notably, a newly developed unevenly thick concave meniscus EA(extra high refractive index aspherical) lens makes it possible to achieve the 25mm ultra-wide-angle high optical performance while keeping the lens unit thin and the body slim. The 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens records almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras. The 25mm wide-angle lens* (35mm film camera equivalent: 25-125mm) provides extra convenience in all shooting situations, like when you're photographing a group of people at a party indoors or shooting a magnificent structure or scene while traveling. In addition,` a newly adopted iris diaphragm allows the users to adjust aperture at fine steps manually.

* Converted to standard 35mm film camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

5x Optical/4x Digital/20x Combined Zoom/35.6x Combined With Extra Optical Zoom

This Panasonic Lumix digital camera is equipped with a 5x optical zoom, capable of producing close-ups with amazing detail. The camera's 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom* may be used together to achieve up to 20x zoom power.

* As digital zoom increases, resolution significantly decreases.

Up to 8.9x Extended Optical Zoom

The DMC-FX500's 4x optical zoom combines with the large, 1/2.33" diagonal 10.1-megapixel CCD to give you enormous expressive power. The Extra Optical Zoom, which minimizes the image degradation that normally occurs with digital zooming, gives you up to 8.9x power in 3-megapixel photos.

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer

Panasonic's advanced MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) enhances the camera's telephoto zoom capabilities, helping to deliver sharp, vivid images even when taking handheld telephoto shots or shooting in low light. The DMC-FX500 has a built-in gyrosensor that detects any hand movement and relays a signal to a tiny microcomputer inside the camera, which instantly calculates the compensation needed. A linear motor then shifts the Optical Image Stabilizer lens as necessary to guide incoming light from the image straight to the CCD. Unlike digital image stabilization systems, this optical system provides precise compensation with no degradation in image quality. You won't even notice it working -- all you'll see are the outstanding results!

3-inch Intelligent LCD Monitor With Wide Viewing Angle

The DMC-FX500 incorporates a large, easy-to-see 3-inch diagonal LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. This high-quality, 230,000-pixel display makes it easy to see your subject. The DMC-FX500 features the Intelligent LCD function. Under bright sunlight, the Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness in nine steps according to the ambient light intensity. In dimly lit locations, it adjusts the frame rate of live images in two steps according to the ambient darkness. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes maximum 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient. The High Angle mode, which can be accessed quickly and easily via a dedicated button, makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as to shoot over a crowd. The FX500 features a new panel, which boasts a wide viewing angle, for its Intelligent LCD to ensure clear, easy viewing in all lighting situations.

Hybrid Control System: Joystick and Large 3-inch Touchscreen Operation

The FX500 features a hybrid control system that combines a joystick control with a touchscreen operation. Basic settings can be directly controlled by the joystick, and other extensive ones are intuitively adjusted by touching or moving a slider on the screen with your finger or the included stylus pen. The icons and buttons of the DMC-FX500(FX520) were redesigned with the addition of the touch-screen. The Scene Mode and Category Playback icons are larger and more attractive. Various functions, including the screen for a slideshow with music, are displayed with large buttons on the touch-screen, making them easy to understand and use.

Touch Auto Focus snd Exposure

With the DMC-FX500, auto focus and exposure can be set at the desired part of the frame by simply touching the subject at that part to activate the AF/AE. This eliminates the need to make adjustments after pressing the shutter halfway, allowing you to set the desired composition and appropriate exposure easily and accurately. This is also helpful when you would like to designate the subject out of other objects in the frame, to set best appropriate focus and exposure right on it.

AF/AE Tracking

AF/AE tracking is new with the DMC-FX500. Once the AF/AE subject is selected by touch control, it continues to track the subject even if it moves. This is especially helpful for catching active children or pets. It also conveniently tracks the subject when the person taking the photo is riding on a moving object. And it minimizes the shutter time lag for spur-of-the-moment shots.

1/2.33" 10.1 Megapixel CCD With Primary Color Filter

The DMC-FX500 features a larger 1/2.33-inch CCD that fully supports the camera's 10.1-megapixel resolution. It lets you capture crisp, clear images in high resolution, and helps bring out a full range of expressive color and detail. The DMC-FX500's Primary Color Filter uses the primary colors (red, green and blue) to ensure the correct extraction of color information from the CCD in order to create vivid, rich color images.

Venus Engine IV™ LSI

The DMC-FX500 features the Venus Engine IV. In the Venus Engine LSI, Panasonic improved diagonal resolution by 50% over earlier models by extracting luminance signals from all of the pixels -- red, green and blue. And the Venus Engine IV even goes a step further. By adding the luminance signal from the green pixels in areas with horizontal or vertical lines, Panasonic has raised horizontal or vertical resolution by about 10%. Images are rendered in fine detail and without visible color bleeding. In the Venus Engine IV, the motion detection in the Intelligent ISO Control function has been further enhanced to suppress motion blur even more effectively.

An advanced noise reduction system detects chromatic noise and luminance noise separately. In addition, the Venus Engine IV enhances this detection by effectively reducing highly noticeable low-frequency chromatic noise in advance, while delicately applying noise reduction (NR) processing to detailed areas to prevent the color bleeding that often happens when NR is used. Together, they let you capture crisp, high-resolution images with minimal graininess even when shooting at a high ISO setting. Fast Response - 0.005-Second Shutter Release Time Lag With a shutter release time lag of as little as 0.005 second*, Lumix is literally faster than the blink of an eye. This high-speed response makes it easier to capture the perfect expression on a child's face or a spectacular moment in a sports event.

* Not including the time for AF.

Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode Helps Prevent Mis-Shots

With the DMC-FX35, you don't have to worry about changing a lot of settings every time conditions change. The FX35 not only eliminates blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, it also helps you capture perfect people shots by detecting the face and selecting the focus, exposure and scene mode that get the best results. And it's all automatic. The FX35 even adds a function that begins focusing as soon as you hold up the camera and continuously maintains the focus, so you're ready when the big moment comes.

Face Detection AF and AE

The Face Detection function detects faces anywhere in the frame and automatically chooses the optimal focus and exposure. It detects up to 15 faces in a photo, and automatically readjusts the settings if their positions change. In Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, the camera automatically begins focusing without even having to press the shutter button halfway, so you can catch even sudden photo opportunities. The DMC-FX500 is also equipped with Digital Red-eye Correction. The camera takes care of the red-eye effect that often happens when shooting with a flash, to ensure attractive facial expression always.

Intelligent ISO Control (IIC)

Thanks to Intelligent ISO Control, the camera can determine whether or not the subject is moving. If it is moving, Intelligent ISO Control changes the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed accordingly. You get clear, beautiful shots with no motion blur even when photographing kids who won't stay still. If the subject is not moving, the ISO sensitivity is lowered to capture beautiful, natural-looking images.

Intelligent Exposure

Intelligent Exposure function increases the exposure only in under-exposed areas by detecting the brightness level part-by-part in the picture. If the background includes the sky, which tends to be easily washed out, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to keep the setting slightly under-exposed to prevent wash-out while brightening the darkened area by increasing the ISO only in that area. If the background of an indoor portrait receives insufficient lighting from a flash and becomes dark, the ISO sensitivity is raised in only the low-lit area to make it brighter without causing graininess in the subject's face. Intelligent Exposure function is automatically turned on in iA Mode and can be turned on or off in Normal Picture Mode.

Intelligent Scene Selector

When the camera's in iA mode, the Intelligent Scene Selector senses the ambient conditions and automatically selects either Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. It makes several other advanced image settings too, so you're assured of getting beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. With the Intelligent Scene Selector doing all the complicated work for you, you'll find photography easier than ever to enjoy.

* In iA mode, Night Portrait is not identified when the flash is turned off, and Night Scenery is not identified when the flash is set to Auto.

Program Auto Exposure, Aperture and Shutter Priority

• Intelligent Auto Mode
• P Mode (Program AE): You can adjust the white balance, ISO sensitivity, and other settings to give a photo a more expressive look.
• A (Aperture Priority) Mode: You select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the subject's brightness.
• S (Shutter Priority) Mode: You select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture according to the subject's brightness.
• M (Manual) Mode: You have full control over both the shutter speed and aperture.
• Motion Picture Mode: You can shoot smooth moving pictures at 30 frames/sec, complete with sound, in WVGA (848 x 480), VGA (640 x 480) or high definition (1280 x 720p).
• Playback Mode
• Scene Mode

Scene Modes to Cover A Wide Variety of Shots

• Portrait Mode: This gives the background a soft focus while capturing the subject clearly and sharply.
• Soft Skin Mode The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than portrait mode.
• Scenery Mode: Capture sweeping vistas in sharp focus.
• Sports Mode: Uses a high shutter speed to catch moving subjects.
• Night Portrait Mode: The MEGA O.I.S. minimizes hand motion at slow shutter speeds, to capture people and night landscapes clearly and beautifully.
• Night Scenery Mode: Allows you to record the nightscape vividly by reducing the shutter speed.
• Self-portrait Mode: This mode makes it easy for you to take pictures of yourself.
• Food Mode: Allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.
• Party Mode: Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, indoor party etc. By using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed, both people and the background can be recorded with a brightness close to real life.
• Candle Light Mode: This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. You can take successful pictures without using the flash.
• Fireworks Mode: his mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
• Starry Sky Mode: By making the shutter speed slower, allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you could not take in Night Scenery.
• Beach Mode: This mode allows you to take pictures on a beach. It prevents under exposure of the subject due to strong sunlight.
• Aerial Photo Mode: This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
• Snow Mode: This mode will adjust the white balance and the exposure to show the snow as white as possible.
• High Sensitivity Mode: Select this mode for high-sensitivity processing. You can take pictures at ISO 6400 sensitivity equivalent.
• Baby1, Baby2 Modes: This mode takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When the flash is used, the light from it is weaker than usual. You can set the birthdays of two babies (Baby1 and Baby2). The baby's age can then be displayed when playing back pictures.
• Pet Mode: Because pets often won't hold still, this mode switches the camera to Intelligent ISO Control, which prevents motion blur. If you input your pet's date of birth, its age in months (at the time a photo was taken) is displayed when you view photos.
• Sunset Mode: Emphasizing red tones, this mode is designed to capture clear, vivid shots of colorful sunsets.
• Hi-speed Burst Mode: You can capture a crucial moment with perfect timing in 2-megapixel resolution (with an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9) or 2.5-megapixel resolution (3:2) mode.

* Max. 5 images. In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), or 2-megapixel (16:9) resolution.

Quick AF

The DMC-FX500 features Quick AF. Ordinary AF is activated when the shutter button is pressed half-way, while Quick AF starts operating as soon as the camera is pointed toward a subject. This dramatically reduces the shutter delay time and lets you take pictures quickly. Its super-fast focus is ideal for capturing quick photos of active children and pets. By setting the camera to Quick AF, pictures of sudden shooting opportunities won't be out of focus or blurry. Quick AF is automatically turned on in iA Mode and can be turned on or off in Normal Picture Mode.

The focus speed may be slower in dark surroundings.

Slideshow with Music

The DMC-FX500 also features slideshows with music. Choose from four types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Transition effects timed to the music further enhance the slide changes. For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO viewer 2.1E application, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music.

Unlimited Consecutive Shooting

Allows unlimited consecutive shooting* up to the capacity of the SD Memory Card. The focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.

* The speed of the consecutive shooting varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size, and compression.

High-speed Burst Mode

In High-speed Burst Mode,* the DMC-FX500 can take approximately 6 frames per second at 3-megapixel resolution, which is highly sufficient for photo prints. This is great for capturing fast-moving sports or racing scenes. You can take a series of shots, then choose the one you like best and delete the rest. (Note that the focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.)

* In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size, and compression.

HD Component Output

The FX500, with 10.1 megapixels is capable of recording 720p High Definition motion pictures, and because of its support of SD Memory Cards, is easily compatible with Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVs that have an integrated SD Memory Card slot, so viewing photos is simple. The FX500 also has the ability to take 1920 x 1080 pixel High Definition-ready photos that perfectly fit a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV. With the newly added HD component output capability, users can also connect the TZ5 model to an HDTV via the optional Panasonic DMW-HDC2 HD Component Video Cable and watch a slideshow complete with mood-appropriate music, choosing from natural, slow, urban and swing.

HD Motion Images (30/15 fps) with Audio

The DMC-FX500 can record motion images in high-definition (1280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. When viewing, these high-resolution 16:9 motion images will provide a remarkable effect on your large-screen TV*. Stunning full-size movies can also be recorded in WVGA (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) or standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30/10 fps). In Motion Picture mode, the length of recording time depends on the capacity of the SDHC/SD Memory Card. (Up to the equivalent of 2 GB per motion-image recording.) When you set the motion picture quality to VGA, WVGA and HD, it is recommended you use a high-speed memory card with '10MB/s' or greater on the package. Some lens movement sounds may be recorded.

* Requires an optional HD component cable DMW-HDC2 and that the TV you are connecting to has a component input terminal compatible with a 1080i signal.

50MB Built-In Memory

Take photos even when you don't have an SD/SDHC Memory Card on hand. The built-in memory holds up to 50 MB of image data, which you can later copy to an SD/SDHC Memory Card or PC. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like.

Large-Capacity, High-Speed Storage Media -- SD and SDHC Memory Card

The SD Memory Card, the TZ5's media for storing image data, offers both a large capacity and fast data transfer. The camera also accommodates large-capacity SDHC memory cards.

Real-Time Histograms

The DMC-FX500's histogram feature functions like a digital light meter, providing a graphic representation of the luminance level of the pixels composing an image. By using the histogram, users can exercise more precise exposure control for quality photos. The histogram can be displayed on the unit's large, 3-inch LCD screen while an image is being recorded and also after a shot has been taken.

Still Image Recording with Audio

You can take regular still pictures and add five seconds of audio to bring them to life. This way you can hear the opening notes of a band recital with an accompanying photo when you play it back on your computer.

Not available motion images.

Audio Dubbing

Audio can also be added to previously recorded images.

White Balance Settings

Set Color tones to match the light source. Available settings include Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen and White Set. White Balance adjustment is available (150°K steps, from -1500°K to +1500°K), except when in Auto WB mode.

Built-in Digital Flash

The FX500 offers a number of flash modes, including Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction for nighttime portraits, and Forced On/Off.

Manual Exposure Compensation

1/3 EV steps up to ±2 EV

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Automatically shoot three frames with graduated exposure, one shot overexposed, one shot at correct exposure, one shot unedrexposed. Bracketing amount can be set for 1/3 to 1 EV steps.

2-Second/10-Second Self-Timer

Why should you always be the photographer, and never the subject? Once you set the camera to self-time mode, you have up to ten seconds to pose for the picture.

Picture Adjustments

Fine tune Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation and Noise Reduction to match your creative vision.

Image Quality Options

Choose from Fine or Standard JPEG compression.

USB 2.0 High-speed Computer Interface

Panasonic Lumix cameras supports the USB 2.0 high-speed standard. In comparison with conventional full-speed data transfer at 12 Mbps, USB 2.0 high-speed transfers data at soeeds up to 480 Mbps. This is a highly practical speed for sending high-volume image data from the camera to a PC for viewing or storage.

Versatile Interfaces: USB Terminal, A/V Output Terminal (NTSC/PAL)

Built-in Microphone and Speaker

The microphone allows you to record audio when using the motion and still image recording features.

AF Assist Lamp

Provides extra lighting as a focusing aid for slightly dark situations where AF focusing would ordinarily be difficult.

Composition Guide Lines

Displayed in the viewfinder and LCD, these thin horizontal and vertical lines make it easy for you to compose your shots or to hold the cameral level.

PictBridge Direct Print Compatibility

The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera.

Panasonic DMC-FX500S Specifications

CCD (Image Sensor)

1/2.33", 10.7 Total Megapixel CCD, Primary Color Filter

Camera Effective Pixels

10.1 Megapixels

Recording Format

Still Image: JPEG (design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still Image with Audio: JPEG (design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime
Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Image Quality

Fine / Standard

Resolution:

4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image):
3648 x 2736
3072 x 2304
2560 x 1920
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image):
3648 x 2432
3072 x 2048
2560 x 1712
2048 x 1360
16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image):
3648 x 2056
3072 x 1728
2560 x 1440
1920 x 1080
Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio):
640 x 480 30 fps, 10 fps
320 x 240 30 fps, 10 fps
Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio):
848 x 480 30 fp, 10 fps
Motion Image (HD 16:9 Aspect Ratio):
1280 x 720 30 fp, 15 fps

Motion Picture (QuickTime Motion JPEG)

4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels - 30 fps, 10 fps
16:9 Aspect Ratio: HD 1280 x 720 pixels - 30 fps, 15 fps
24 fps, 848 x 480 pixels - 30 fps, 10 fps
(Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture)
Creating still pictures from a motion picture

Burst Shooting Mode

Standard Mode Full-Resolution Image: Up to 5 images at 2.5 frames/sec.
Fine Mode Full-Resolution Image: Up to 3 images at 2.5 frames/sec
Hi-Speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames / sec
Approx. 20 shots when using the built-in memory.
Approx. 20 - 100 shots when using an SD/SDHC Memory Card.
* Maximum is 100 shots.
Hi-Speed Burst Mode: The recording resolution is selected from 3 megapixels (4:3), 2.5 megapixels (3:2), or 2 megapixels (16:9)
Hi-Speed Burst Mode: The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition
Hi-Speed Burst Mode: The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted

Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens

7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspherical lenses / 6 aspherical surfaces)

Optical Zoom

5x

Extra Optical Zoom

4:3 Aspect Ratio: 5.9x for 7 Mega, 7.1x for 5 Mega, 8.9x for 3.0 / 2.0 / 0.3 Mega
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 5.9x for 6 Mega, 7.1x for 4.5 Mega, 8.9x for 2.5 Mega
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 5.9x for 5.5 Mega, 7.1x for 3.5 Mega, 8.9x for 2 Mega

Digital Zoom

4x
(Max. 20.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)
(Max. 35.6x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

Focal Length

f=4.4-22mm (35mm equiv: 25-125mm)

Aperture Range

Wide: F2.8/F8 (2 steps)
Tele: F5.9 - F8 (2 steps)

Optical Image Stabilizer

MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1 / Mode2)

Focusing Area:

• Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - Infinity; Tele: 39.4" (100cm) - Infinity
• Macro/Intelligent AUTO: Wide: 2" (5cm) - Infinity; Tele: 39.4" (100cm) - Infinity

AF Metering:

Face, 1-area, 1-area high speed, 3-area high speed, 9-area, Spot, Touch AF

Focus

Auto Focus System, Normal, Macro, Touch AF

ISO Sensitivity

Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600-6400)

White Balance

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set; White Balance Adjustment (150K step, -1500 to +1500K) (except for Auto WB)

Exposure

Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Touch AE

Exposure Compensation

1/3 EV Step, ±2 EV

Backlight Compensation

Yes (at Intelligent AUTO Mode)

Auto (AE) Bracketing

1/3 EV-1 EV Step, 3 Frames

Light Metering

Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot

Shooting Modes

Dial: Intelligent Auto, P (Program) Mode, A (Aperture Priority) Mode, S (Shutter Priority) Mode, M (Manual) Mode, Motion Picture, Scene Mode
Scene Mode: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-speed Burst

Shutter Speed

60 - 1/2,000 sec.
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.

Self Timer

10 seconds/2 seconds

Auto Review

1 sec/2 sec/zoom/hold

Review

1x / 4x / 8x (Self-Portrait Mode only)

Picture Adjustment

Contrast ±2 steps, Sharpness ±2 steps, Saturation ±2 steps, Noise Reduction ±2 steps

Still Image Recording with Audio

5 seconds

Audio Dubbing

Maximum of 10 Seconds

Built-in Flash Modes

Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off

Built-in Flash Range

Wide/ISO Auto: 1.97 - 19.69 feet (0.6 - 6.0m)
Tele/ISO Auto: 3.28 - 9.19 feet (1.0 - 2.8m)

External Flash

No

Viewfinder

No

LCD Monitor

3.0" Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT Color LCD with 230,000 pixels, Field of view: approx. 100%, Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High Angle Mode

Playback Mode

30 or 12-Thumbnail Display
Calendar Display
Easy Organization (Favorites, Delete, Title Edit, Trimming, Resize)
Touch Zoom Playback
Playback of Favorite Pictures
Image Rotation
Protection
Aspect conversion
DPOF Setting
Creating still pictures from a motion picture
Dual image playback
Slide Show (duration and effect with music is selectable)
Category Playback (in Slideshow Mode and normal playback)

Built-in-Memory

Approx. 50 MB

Recording Media:

• Approx. 50 MB Built-in-Memory
• SD Memory Card
• SDHC Memory Card
• MultiMediaCard (Still image only)

Microphone

Built-in

Speaker

Built-in

Interfaces

DC Input, A/V Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB 2.0 High speed

Direct Print

PictBridge

Power Supply:

• Li-Ion Battery (1000 mAh, 3.6V) (Included)
• AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)

Startup Time (Approx.)

1.7 sec

Release Time Lag (Approx.)

0.005 sec

Shutter Interval (Approx.)

0.9 sec (minimum) Not including the time for AF

Battery Life

Up to 280 pictures (CIPA Standard)

Shooting conditions: 73.4ºF with 50% humidity; LCD On; Using the included SD Memory Card; Starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; Shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; Changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; Temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature.

Model Color

Silver

Dimensions (H x W x D)

2.25" x 3.74" x 0.90" (57.1 x 94.9 x 22.9 mm)

Weight

5.5 oz. (155g) camera only
6.2 oz. (175g) with Battery and SD Memory Card

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