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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: DMC-FZ7
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CNET editors' review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7K (black)
price range: $521.28
The Panasonic DMC-FZ7 is a solid megazoom alternative for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews
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83 out of 84 people found this review helpful
"Let's Put these "Pro" Reviews into Perspective."
by NewsView on May 3, 2006
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39 out of 39 people found this review helpful
"Great camera, easy to learn, yet has great capabilities"
by thesimoni on March 13, 2006
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19 out of 19 people found this review helpful
by Technogeek333 on March 18, 2006
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17 out of 18 people found this review helpful
"The Panasonic DMC-FZ7K is an outstanding camera that is easy to use and takes awesome pictures!"
by itsmejs on February 27, 2006
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
"The best purchase I've ever made."
by dragndust on May 6, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number: DMC-FZ7
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Color Black
- Weight 0.7 lbs
- Width 4.4 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Available Body Colors Black, silver
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Sensor resolution 6 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 6,370,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 100
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Panning, Baby2, Candle, Starry sky, Night portrait, Sports mode, Snow, Soft skin, Fireworks, High sensitivity, Party/indoor, Food, Portrait mode, Baby1, Scenery, Night scene
- Special effects Warm, Black & White, Sepia, Cool
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Halogen, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
- Digital video format QuickTime
- Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second=3 frames per second
- Remote control None
- Color support Color
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture QuickTime - 320 x 240 - 25 sec - With 16MB card, QuickTime - 320 x 240 - 82 sec - With 16MB card, QuickTime - 640 x 480 - 25 sec - With 16MB card, QuickTime - 640 x 480 - 5 sec - With 16MB card, QuickTime - 848 x 480 - 22 sec - With 16MB card, QuickTime - 848 x 480 - 5 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 2048 x 1536, 2816 x 1880, Fine TIFF 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1360, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 2304 x 1728, Normal JPEG, 2816 x 1584, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
- Flash memory 16 MB - SD Memory Card
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 72 mm - F/2.8-3.3
- Focal Length 6 mm - 72 mm
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, PictBridge support, Audio dubbing, AE lock, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Built-in speaker, AF lock, Resizing an image, Digital image rotation, Backlight compensation, Camera orientation detection, Histogram display
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 19.7 ft
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective flash range 1 ft - 19.7 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Color support Color
- Diagonal size (inches) 0.33 in
- Resolution 114,000 pixels
- Field Coverage 100%
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 114,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Technology Electret condenser
- Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 6 mm - 72 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 432 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 11.8 in
- Macro Focus Range 5cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-3.3
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens construction 8 : 11
- Features Aspherical lens
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
- Included Accessories Carrying strap, Lens cap, Lens hood, Lens adapter
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 710 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts warranty|90 day labor warranty
- Type 1 year parts warranty|90 day labor warranty
Software
- Type LUMIX Simple Viewer, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, Photo Fun Studio, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PhotoBase
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.5
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.6
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.0
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 1.3
- CNET Labs Wake up time 2.8
Product series
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7S (silver)
Price: $458.45
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Full body, 6 megapixels, 12 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - SD Memory Card
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7K (black)
Price: $521.28
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Full body, 6 megapixels, 12 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - SD Memory Card
Manufacturer info
- Panasonic
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, , .
- Phone: 800/662-3537
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