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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
The Panasonic DMC-ZS1 is a members of the new ZS-Series, the successor to the acclaimed LUMIX TZ-Series and one of Panasonic’s newest ultimate compact and powerful digital cameras. The ZS1 features a 25mm ultra-wide angle, 12x powerful optical zoom, plus a 10.1-megapixel CCD, a standard iA mode for still image recording and a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD.

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Features
iA modeJust set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems.

25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoomThis versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

Specifications
Camera Type Super Zoom

Series ZS

Camera Effective Pixels 10.1 Megapixels

Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)

Optical Zoom 12x

Image Sensor Size1/2.5-inch

Extra Optical Zoom 14.3x (4:3 / 7M), 17.1x (4:3 / 5M), 21.4x (under 3M)

Digital Zoom 4x

Focal Length f=4.1-49.2mm (25-300mm in 35mm equiv.)

Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 10 elements in 8 groups (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lens

Conversion Lens Compatibility No

Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard : Wide 3cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity

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

AF Assist LampYes

White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (+10steps, except for auto set)

Exposure Program AE

Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV

Backlight Compensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)

Auto Bracketing (AE)+/- 1/3 EV ~ 1EV step, 3 frames

Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot

Dedicated Button/Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]

Self Timer2sec, 10sec

Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold

ReviewYes

Picture Adjustment No

Color Effect Mode No

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

Recording Format Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Image Quality Fine/Standard

4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)

3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)3648 x 2432 (9M) / 3072 x 2048 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ)

16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2056 (7.5M) / 3072 x 1728 (5.5M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)

Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio)VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

Unlimited Consecutive Shooting2.0 frames/sec

Digital Red Eye Correction Yes

Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom No/Yes/No

Still Image Recording with Audio5 seconds

Audio Dubbing Maximum of 10 Seconds

Real-time HistogramsYes

Composition Guide LinesYes (2 patterns)

Scene Mode Help Screen Yes

Flip AnimationNo

Travel Date/World Time Yes/Yes

Text Stamp/Date Stamp Yes

Built-in Flash Type/Mode Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)

External FlashNo

Viewfinder No

LCD Monitor 2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-Angle LCD

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

Battery Life Up to 320 pictures (CIPA Standard)

Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) USB Driver, QuickTime

Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

2-Speed ZoomYes

Aperture F3.3 - 4.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F4.9 - 6.3 (T))

Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode), High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)

Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x

PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF

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