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Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ40 14.1 MP Digital Camera Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ40 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ReviewPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 is a feature-packed, hybrid digital camera, combining a powerful 24x optical zoom and creative manual operations to offer photographers of all levels the opportunity to take crisp, artistic photos and High Definition (HD) videos. This 14.1-megapixel model features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and a new image processing system which achieves high picture quality for both still images and videos.

This camera is easy to use, quick focusing, and has all the manual adjustments and flexibility you will ever need. It’s well-designed and built for the active photographer. It also has a long battery life, but finding replacement batteries is a problem that Panasonic needs to clear up fast! Image quality is excellent compared to its competitors. Image stabilization is outstanding, even at full 24X zoom I don’t need a monopod or tripod (I need one with my Olympus SP-800). The zoom is also quiet and smooth. ISO looks good up through 800. I’m still experimenting with macro shots – I’m not real happy yet, but it’s probably me. I can’t tell a lot of difference between normal and fine JPEG’s, except for the file size. The EVF is very good – I can’t live without a good view finder. I’ve tried zooming in the wilds with an LCD screen, and it just doesn’t cut it!

Product Features

  • 14.1-megapixel resolution; 24x optical zoom with 25mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens
  • HD movies in AVCHD Lite format; 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD
  • Intelligent Resolution technology for outstanding image clarity
  • Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; new My Color mode
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Additional Features

  • 3.0-inch 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD with 100% field of view
  • High energy efficiency which extends the battery life up to 580 shots (CIPA) per charge
  • New Video Divide function with which users can separate a video they’ve shot into two sections to shorten or delete any unwanted parts
  • Wind Cut function blocks out noise from background wind when shooting in video mode

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Panasonic
  • Model: DMC-FZ40K
  • Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.1 MP
  • Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
  • Optical zoom: 24 x
  • Maximum Aperture Range: F/2.8-5.2
  • Minimum focal length: 4.5 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 108 millimeters
  • Lens Type: Zoom lens
  • Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.33″
  • Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash
  • Display Size: 3 inches
  • Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto, ISO auto (1600-6400), ISO 1600
  • Image types: JPEG
  • Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
  • Viewfinder Type: LCD
  • Width: 4.7 inches
  • Depth: 3.6 inches
  • Height: 3.1 inches
  • Weight: 16 Ounces

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