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Panasonic DMC FX48 Digital Camera
12 Megapixel , 5x Leica Optical Zoom, 2.5" Screen LCD

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Panasonic has also introduced the DMC-FX48 ultra-compact digital camera (FX40 in Europe). It incorporates a 12.1MP sensor, 2.5 inch LCD and a 25mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom (25 - 125mm equiv). The FX48 also sports Panasonic's latest Venus Engine V processor and includes features such as Intelligent Auto mode, Face Detection with Face Recognition, Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent Scene Selector.

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix 12.1-megapixel DMC-FX40 with astonishing 25mm ultra-wide-angle* LEICA DC lens and powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 125 mm on a 35mm film camera), which captures almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, resulting in remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth. The world-acclaimed FX series pursues high picture quality and unique features in an urbane, sophisticated profile to which the DMC-FX40 proudly joins.


Salient Features of Panasonic DMC FX48

Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with Face Recognition
In iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, 6 detection functions work automatically and simultaneously to optimize your settings. iA Mode includes MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking. The new Face Recognition function memorizes faces automatically and works to optimize both focus and exposure settings by prioritizing on the registered person’s faces.

25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens and 1/2.33-inch 12.1-megapixel High-resolution CCD
The 12.1-megapixel high-resolution DMC-FX48 features a 25mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom f/2.8-5.9 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (35mm film camera equivalent: 25-125mm). The 25mm wide-angle lens has about twice the shooting area of the standard 35mm lens allowing you to capture breathtaking landscapes. Despite the ultra wide angle, DMC-FX48 features a 5x optical zoom, letting you capture distant subjects without degrading imaging quality.

HD Motion Pictures and HD Output
The DMC-FX48 can record motion pictures in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-picture recording even in low-light settings. When viewing, these high-resolution 16:9 motion pictures will provide a remarkable effect on large-screen HDTV. With HD component output capability, you can enjoy watching still and motion pictures in stunning HD quality taken by your DMC-FX48 by simply connecting the camera to an HDTV via an optional component cable DMW-HDC2.

Venus Engine V
The advanced image-processing engine, Venus Engine V with its dual CPU processors, enables the camera to identify and recognize faces in your scenes with high accuracy and speed. Its advanced signal processing gives beautiful images even at high ISO sensitivities. Venus Engine V has low power consumption, being 15% more efficient than its predecessor.

High-resolution Intelligent LCD with Wide-viewing Angle
The DMC-FX48's 2.5-inch LCD features a high 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.

 


Standard Accessories for Panasonic DMC FX48

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Digital Camera
  • Battery Charger
  • Battery Pack
  • Battery Carrying Case
  • AV Cable
  • USB Connection Cable
  • AC Cable
  • Strap
  • CD-ROM


Technical Specifications for Panasonic DMC FX48

Optics

Camera Effective Pixels

12.1 Megapixels

Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter

1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter

Aperture

F2.8 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T))

Optical Zoom

5x

Focal Length

f=4.4-22.0mm (25-125mm in 35mm equiv.)

Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

9.8x (under 3M)

Lens

LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT

7 elements in 6 groups

(4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces, 1 EA lens)

Optical Image Stabilizer

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

Digital Zoom

4x

(Max.39.2x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

Focusing Area

Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity

Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity

Focus Range Display

Yes

AF Assist Lamp

Yes

Focus

Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF

AF Metering

Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot

Shutter Speed

8-1/2000 sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed)

Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.

Recording

Face Recognition

Photo

Optical Image Stabilizer

Photo & Movie

Intelligent ISO Control

Photo

Face Detection

Photo

Intelligent Scene Selector

Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro)

Intelligent Exposure

Photo

AF Tracking

Photo

Digital Red Eye Correction

Photo

File Format

Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)

Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) + QuickTime

Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Mode Switch

[Recording] / [Playback]

Mode Dial

Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, SCN, Motion Picture, Clipboard

Still Picture Scene Mode

Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait,

Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity,

Hi-Speed Burst (Image Priority / Speed Priority), Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow,

Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater

Continuous Shooting Mode

Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode)

High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6.0 frames/sec (image priority) approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)

Unlimited consecutive shooting

1.8 frames/sec

Motion Picture Recording

[4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

[16:9] WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

[HD Movie] 1280x720, 30fps (Motion JPEG)

Exposure

Program AE

Exposure Compensation

1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV

Backlight Compensation

Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)

Auto (AE) Bracketing

'+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames

Light Metering

Intelligent Multiple

ISO Sensitivity

Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)

Aspect Ratio

4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9

Still Picture Recording

[4:3] 4000 x 3000(12M)/ 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) /2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)

[3:2] 4000 x 2672(10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ)

[16:9] 4000 x 2248(9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)

Image Quality

Fine / Standard

White Balance

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set

White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set)

Quick Menu

Yes

Color Mode

Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

Still Image with Audio Recording

5 sec

Audio Dubbing

Max. 10sec

Real-time histogram

Yes

Composition Guide line

Yes (2 patterns)

Auto Review

1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold

Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume

No / No

Zoom Macro

Yes

Orientation Detector

Yes

Scene Mode Help Screen

Yes

Self Timer

2sec / 10sec

Focus Icon Select

Yes (in Face Recognition only)

Playback

Playback Mode

Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback

Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback

12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x

Calender Display / Dual-Image Playback

Yes / No

Set Favorites / Rotate Image

Yes / No

Playback Still Images with Audio

Yes

Playback Motion Picture

Yes (Motion JPEG)

Slideshow Mode

All Still Images / Favorites / Category

BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)

Show Histogram

Yes

Delete Image

Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites

DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection

Yes / Yes

Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling

Yes / Yes / No / Yes

Copy / Title Edit/ Text Stamp

Yes / Yes / Yes

PictBridge Support

Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF

Setup

OSD language

English, Chinese Traditional, Thai, Arabian, Persian

Travel Date / World Time

Yes / Yes

Others

LCD Monitor

2.5" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)

Field of View : approx. 100%, Wide Viewing Angle

AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode

Built-in-Flash

Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)

Recording Media

Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)

Built-in-Memory

approx. 40MB

Microphone / Speaker

Mono / Yes

Interface

HD Component Output, AV Output (NTSC/PAL, NTSC only for N. America) / USB2.0 High speed,DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)

General

Power

ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)

AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)

Battery life (approx.)

350 pictures (CIPA Standard)

Included Software

PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0

ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)

USB Driver, QuickTime

Standard Accessories

Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case

AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable

Hand Strap, CD-ROM

Dimensions(W x H x D)

95.3 x 52.9 x 21.5 mm (3.75 x 2.08 x 0.85 in)

Weight

Approx. 128g (0.28 lb)



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