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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
The flat body and compact size of the DMC-FP3 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC-FP3 also brings a wide range of colors to the series.

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Futuristic, Flat Body DesignThe flat body and compact size of the DMC-FP3 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC-FP3/FP2/FP1 also brings a wide range of colors to the series.

Touch Screen OperationThe newly adopted static sensor type 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD on the DMC-FP3 gives you an easy, intuitive control thanks to a hybrid operation combined with the 4 major operation buttons. Touch operation is free and smooth either in recording or playing back images.

Folded Optics TechnologyThe DMC-FP3 features a newly developed 4x optical zoom LUMIX DC VARIO lens. The folded optics of the shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit.

14.1-megapixel High-resolution CCDThe DMC-FP3/FP2 features a 1/2.33-inch CCD with effective 14.1-megapixel high-resolution.

Sonic Speed AFThe Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-FP3/ FP2/ FP1 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.33 second for auto focusing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance. You can quickly get moving subjects in focus, such as when you're shooting sports scenes.

Fast Start-up TimeThe parallel processing of software resulted in ultra high-speed start-ups of approx. 0.96 second.

Release Time LagThe shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.006 (FP3/FP2) second / 0.007 (FP1) second, making it easy to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.

Venus Engine IVThe image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV, uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images even when the sensitivity is high.

Extended Battery Life The energy-saving Venus Engine IV image-processing engine and the efficient, rechargeable lithium-ion battery work together to extend the shooting time of the DMC-FP3/FP2/FP1. This lets users take approx. 300 shots on a single battery charge.

Unlimited Consecutive ShootingThe Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function lets you snap off consecutive shots at approx. 1.5 frames per second (FP3/FP2) / approx. 1.8 frames per second (FP1) until the memory card is full.

iA (Intelligent Auto) ModeWhen you don't know which mode will give you the best shot, or when a sudden photo opportunity pops up and you don't have time to make any settings, simply choose iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode by simply pressing the dedicated button and let the camera do it all for you.

Shake DetectionThe MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer in the DMC-FP3 compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake. Even slight hand-shake movement is accurately detected by a sampling frequency of 4,000 times per second, and compensated to produce sharp, clear images.

Motion DetectionThe Intelligent ISO Control function in the DMC-FP3 made possible by the Venus Engine IV, detects subject movement and automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions.

Face Detection AF/AEThe Face Detection AF/AE function detects faces and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure settings to prevent blurry faces when the camera focuses on something, and keeps faces from appearing dark when shooting indoors or against the light source.

Auto Backlight Compensation When there is strong backlighting, the background appears nice and bright, but the subject is dark. This function detects backlight condition and compensates it automatically.

Scene ModeThe Scene Mode lets the camera make the optimal settings for you automatically, so anybody can take superb photos with ease. The versatile Scene Mode range, which handles just about any situation and subject type, is a major LUMIX feature.

Macro ZoomYou can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible with the wide-angle setting by using 3x digital zoom, and capture dramatic close-ups.

Selectable Focus IconWhen using 9-area AF, the camera automatically determines the most appropriate AF area from the nine points. This ensures accurate focusing even for difficult compositions.

Slideshow with MusicThe DMC-FP3 can play a slideshow with music. Choose from 4 types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music.

Text StampThe Baby Mode and Pet Mode let you enter the date of birth and name of your subject in advance.

Quick MenuFrequently used functions can be quickly retrieved and easily switched by using the Q.MENU button. The function names are displayed in text form, making them easy for anyone to understand and use.

Specifications
LensLUMIX DC VARIO 11 elements in 10 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical Surfaces / 1 ED Lens)

Optical Image StabilizerMEGA O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)

ZoomOptical: 4x Extra Optical: 4.7x (4:3 / 10M), 6.8x (4:3 / 5M), 8.4x (under 3M) Digital: 4x (Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 33.8x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

Focal Lengthf = 6.3 - 25.2 mm (35 - 140 mm in 35 mm equiv.)

Focusing AreaNormal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity / Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity Macro / Intelligent Auto: Wide 10 cm (0.32 feet) - infinity / Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity

Focus Range DisplayYes

AF MeteringFace / 9-area / 1-area / Touch Area on screen

AF Assist LampYes

Camera Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixels

Image Sensor1/2.33", 14.5 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter

FocusNormal / Macro, Macro Zoom, Quick AF (Always On), Touch AF

Focus Icon SelectYes

ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)I.ISO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600-6400)

ExposureProgram AE

Exposure Compensation1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV

Backlight CompensationYes (only in Intelligent Auto Mode)

Light MeteringIntelligent Multiple

Mode Switch[Recording] / [Playback]

Rec Mode (Mode Button)Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, Scene Mode, My Scene Mode, Motion Picture

Shutter SpeedStill: Approx. 8 - 1/1,600 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec

ApertureF3.5 - 5.9 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.5 - 5.6 (W) / F5.9 - 7.1 (T))

Self Timer2 sec / 10 sec

Auto Review1 sec / 2 sec / Hold

Quick MenuYes

Color ModeStandard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

Recording File FormatStill Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Aspect Ratio4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9

Unlimited Consecutive ShootingYes (1.5 frames / sec)

Flash Burst Continuous Shooting ModeMax. 5 images (Standard Mode)

Macro ZoomYes

Composition Guide LineYes (1 pattern)

Built-in-MemoryApprox. 40 MB

Scene Mode Help ScreenYes

Orientation DetectorYes

Travel Date / World TimeYes / Yes

Copy / Text StampYes / Yes (only Baby, Pet, Travel)

Built-in-FlashAuto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 4.9 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.5 - 2.9 m (Tele / ISO Auto)

LCD3.0" TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (230,000 dots) Field of View: Approx. 100% Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode

Touch PanelYes

Playback ModeNormal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback

Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback12, 30 thumbnails / Max. 16x

Recording MediaBuilt-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

MicrophoneYes (Mono)

SpeakerYes

InterfaceAV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America), USB2.0 Full-speed, DC Input

PictBridge SupportSingle / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF

PowerID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, Minimum: 695 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)

Startup Time (Approx.)0.96 sec *The time for start-up varies depending on the shooting condition.

Release Time Lag (Approx.)0.006 sec

Shutter Interval (Approx.)1.2 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF.

Battery Life (Approx.)300 pictures (CIPA Standard*)

Included SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader

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