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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Ilse Jurrien
PMA 2008 Report
Sunday 3rd, February 2008
Posted by: Ilse Jurrien

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new Lumix digital camera, the 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5, featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact body. The 28mm wide angle lens captures the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does and you can zoom in or out to magnify a distant subject when desired with the 10x powerful optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-TZ5 is the latest member of the Lumix TZ family and integrates the capability of recording 720p HD motion pictures together with its direct output function allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion pictures in impressive HD quality on a large-screen HDTV via an optional component cable.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

Posted by: Mark Peters Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new Lumix digital camera, the 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens. The 28mm wide angle lens captures the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does and you can zoom in or out to magnify a distant subject when desired with the 10x powerful optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-TZ4 is the latest member of the Lumix TZ family, boasting an Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with most appropriate clarity in any situation with a newly developed 230,000-dot resolution in 2.5-inch.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 digital camera with a 30mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 30mm to 120 mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. Despite its remarkably compact body and slim profile, the stylish Lumix FS20 boasts a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that lets capture the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does. The Panasonic Lumix FS20 will be available in silver and black.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS5 digital camera with a 30mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 30mm to 120 mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. Despite its remarkably compact body and slim profile, the stylish Lumix FS5 boasts a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that lets capture the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does. The Panasonic Lumix FS5 will be available in silver, black and red.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3

Posted by: Mark Peters Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 with f2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 33mm to 100 mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. The new Panasonic DMC-FS3 features the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 boasts a 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD with Intelligent LCD function.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new Lumix digital camera DMC-LS80 that combines easy-to-use advanced functions and AA-battery operation convenience. Newly developed Lumix DC VARIO lens system with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 33-100mm on a 35mm film camera) fits in its compact body and renders clear image to edges. The CCD has been upgraded to 8.1-megapixel high resolution to correspond to trimming or prints in larger size. Both external and internal design is re-examined throughout to enhance the ease of operation. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 surely offers entry-level users an ultimate ease and convenience to let them enjoy shooting beautiful pictures and will be available in silver, black & pink.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic Lumix LZ10 digital camera : Panasonic introduced the new Lumix DMC-LZ10 with 30mm wide angle (35 mm equivalent: 30-150mm) 5x optical zoom Leica DC lens with both excellent optical performance and compactness of the lens unit perfectly combined. The CCD has been upgraded to 10.1-megapixel high resolution and newly adopted manual control over aperture and shutter speed help the camera to serve as an ideal multi-functional tool to enjoy creative photography. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. Yet the profile of the camera is substantially refined to much look slimmer and compact compared to the predecessor DMC-LZ7.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

Posted by: Nic Rossmüller Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Panasonic introduced the new Lumix DMC-LZ8 with 32mm (35 mm equivalent: 32-160mm) 5x optical zoom Leica DC lens with both excellent optical performance and compactness of the lens unit perfectly combined. The CCD has been upgraded to 8.1-megapixel high resolution and newly adopted manual control over aperture and shutter speed help the camera to serve as an ideal multi-functional tool to enjoy creative photography. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. Yet the profile of the camera is substantially refined to much look slimmer and compact compared to the predecessor DMC-LZ7.

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The first quarter of the year is where all manufacturers introduce their digital SLR cameras and compact cameras for the upcoming season. The PMA 2008 International Convention and Trade Show is the perfect place to showcase the new digital camera series to the retailer and consumers. The digital camera is still a device that is evoluting. The digital SLR camera market is booming and reaches a larger audience due to an important price barrier break and compacter designs. PMA 2008 will showcase new digital SLR and compact camera models and will give us a view what to expect for the upcoming camera season.