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Panasonic FZ150 Digital Camera

The Lumix DMC-FZ150 replaces the FZ100 at the top of Panasonic's super-zoom digicam line-up. Announced on 26 August, it features a new, 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor (down from 14MP in the FZ100) but retains the same 24x zoom lens but adds a new  'Nano Surface Coating' to minimise flare and ghosting caused by internal reflections. The lens also carries a new zoom control on the side of its barrel, providing  an alternative to the lever zoom surrounding the shutter button.

Released concurrently with the FZ150 is a lower-featured model, the DMC-FZ47. Both new models support the recent AVCHD 2.0 'Progressive' standard,  which was formulated by Panasonic and Sony and uses the same AVCHD folder structure and container files for storing video. However, it provides a maximum bit rate of 28 Mbit/s. Both models also include a dedicated 3D Photo Mode.

While keeping most of the key functions of previous models, Panasonic has nonetheless made a few changes to the new cameras that will appeal to some potential purchasers, although maybe not to others.

Product Specifications

Image sensor: 6.16 x 4.62 mm MOS sensor with 12.8 million photosites (12.1 megapixels effective)
Image processor: Venus Engine FHD
Lens:  Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5-108mm f/2.8-5.2 zoom (25-600mm in 35mm format)
Zoom ratio: 24x optical, up to 4x digital
Image formats: Stills - JPEG (Exif 2.21); RW2.RAW, RAW+JPEG; Movies - AVCHD, MP4
Image Sizes: Stills - 4:3 aspect: 4000 x 3000, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480; 3:2 aspect: 24000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 640 x 424; 16:9: 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360; 1:1 aspect: 2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480; Movies: AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 (50i 0r 50p), 1280 x 720 (50p); MP4 - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, all at 30 fps
Shutter speed range: 15-1/2000 second; 15 or 30 seconds in Starry Sky mode
Self-timer: 2 or 10 seconds delay plus 10-sec. delay, 3 shots
Image Stabilisation: Power O.I.S.
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3EV in 1/3 EV steps
Focus system/range: Contrast-based AF with 23 AF points; range 30 cm to infinity; macro to 1 cm
Exposure metering/control: TTL metering with Multiple, Centre-weighted and Spot modes
Shooting modes: Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene ( Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light,  Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity,  Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High-Speed Video, 3D Photo), Custom
Picture Style/Control settings: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Miniature Effect
ISO range: Auto, ISO 100-6400
White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Kelvin temperature, White Set (x2)
Flash modes/range (ISO auto):
Sequence shooting:  Max. 12 frames/second at full resolution (40 or 60 fps reduced size in High-Speed burst mode); up to 12 JPEG; 11 RW2.RAW or RAW+JPEG
Storage Media: 70MB internal memory plus slot for SD, SDHC  or SDXC memory cards
Viewfinder: 0.2-inch EVF with 202,000 dots, 100% FOV; dioptre adjustment -4 to +4 dpt
LCD monitor: 3-inch vari-angle TFT LCD with 460,000 dots
Power supply:  Rechargeable lithium ion battery; CIPA rated for 410 shots/charge
Dimensions (wxhxd): 124.3 x 81.7 x 95.2 mm
Weight: Approx. 468 grams (without battery and card)

Please use the link to download full manual:

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCFZ150.PDF