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Simple Manual Operation
Manual Mode
The new DMC-FX150(FX180) provides easy-to-use manual controls and a wealth of features that let users explore the creative side of photography. The DMC-FX150(FX180)'s easy-to-use Manual Mode lets you choose a particular shutter speed, giving you the freedom to render artistic images of ordinary scenes – flowing streams, moving cars and people walking past – by capturing the "traces" left by moving objects. Simply set the desired shutter speed while using the Manual Exposure Assist function to check the exposure. You can also set the aperture at 2 steps.
Manual Exposure Assist
Manual Exposure Assist function shows how much your setting differs from the setting the camera considers optimal. This serves as a convenient guide for anyone using the Manual Mode.
ISO Auto Setting in Manual Exposure Mode
In Manual Exposure Mode, you can either select ISO Auto or make settings from ISO 100 to ISO 1600. With ISO Auto, once you set the aperture and shutter speed, the camera automatically judges the ISO sensitivity and maintains the appropriate exposure. For example, you have to use a fast shutter speed to capture moving subjects, while closing down the aperture enough to extend the depth of field for focusing ease. With this kind of shot, you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually, and then leave the exposure up to ISO Auto.
2.7-inch 230,000-dot High-resolution Intelligent LCD
with Wide-viewing Angle
The new LCD makes it more fun to take photos. The DMC-FX150(FX180)'s large 2.7-inch LCD features a high 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.
Intelligent LCD
The DMC-FX150(FX180) features the Intelligent LCD function. Under bright sunlight, the Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness in 9 steps according to the ambient light intensity. In dimly lit locations, it adjusts the frame rate of live images in 2 steps according to the ambient darkness. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes approx. 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient.
Multi Exposure
The Multi Exposure function lets you take up to three exposures in a single frame. For example, you can layer subjects that wouldn't ordinarily appear in the same frame by making one of them translucent and super-imposing the other for an artistic effect, or make one subject appear two or three times in the same frame. By shooting from two opposite directions, you can create a symmetrical mirror effect. The LUMIX DMC-FX150(FX180) allows you to shoot while checking the image. After you‘ve taken the first shot, it appears with a translucent effect, so you can use it to set up your second shot. The same for the third shot. The camera also automatically adjusts the gain to optimize the exposure.
Scene Mode
The Scene Mode function 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. And to make it even simpler to use, the icons and display are designed for easy visibility.
Check the details of each Scene Mode
Pin Hole Mode / 
Film Grain Mode
Get shots that look like you used a pinhole camera and monochrome high-sensitivity film. These modes give you the same kind of artistic expression as you would get with special shooting techniques.
Transform Mode
The Transform Mode lets you adjust the image from wide to slim in 5 steps. For example, you can make a tall tree look even taller, or get a more dynamic view of a large building. You can see the actual effect on the LCD while shooting, so you don't need to worry about shooting or framing mistakes.
High-speed Burst Mode
The DMC-FX150(FX180) lets you choose Speed Priority or Image Priority**. In Speed Priority Mode, it can fire off up to approximately 7 frames per second with 3-megapixel resolution, which is highly sufficient for photo prints. This is great for capturing fast-moving sports or racing scenes. You can take a series of shots, then choose the ones you like best and delete the rest.
(Note that the focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.)
* In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size, and compression.
** Photos can be shot at a rate of 5 fps.
Flash Burst Mode
A newly added Flash Burst Mode makes it possible to take consecutive shots with continuous flash emission.* This is ideal for photographing indoor events or sports scenes.
* Max. 5 images. In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), or 2-megapixel (16:9) resolution.
Finely Detailed White Balance Setting
The DMC-FX150's 2-axis adjustment feature gives you a finer white balance adjustment for Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, or Halogen conditions. It can also be used when adjusting the Color Temperature Setting or White Set function. You can adjust with a reference to the horizontal axis for amber to blue and the vertical axis for green to magenta.*
The Color Temperature Setting provides more flexible, more precise adjustment than conventional white balance settings, with compensation from 2,500 K to 10,000 K in 100 K steps.
*White balance adjustment is not possible in some modes.
Selectable AF Area
When using 1-point, 1-point high-speed AF, or Spot AF mode, you can specify any of 11 AF points. This gives you free-frame shooting even when the subject is not at the center of the frame.
When you select Multi-Point AF, you can choose and set the AF area from among five groups. This feature is especially convenient when you use a tripod.
* Excludes AF Tracking and Face AF.
Quick Menu
In the DMC-FX150(FX180), the 9 most frequently used functions can be quickly retrieved and easily switched by using the Q.MENU button.
*During playback, this button becomes the Delete button.
Color Bracketing
Auto bracketing produces photos in up to 3 different color hues with a single press of the shutter button. Select from Monochrome, Color, or Sepia.
Minimum Shutter Speed Function
The minimum shutter speed can be set in nine steps, from 1/125 to 1 second. To prevent motion blur, select a faster shutter speed. When using a tripod for a longer exposure, select a slower shutter speed. By matching the setting to your shooting style, you can prevent mis-shots and get the kind of photos you really want.
RAW Format Compatible and Included Software for Editing
You can get original image data, recording the image directly from the CCD without any image processing. The new SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE software utility lets you develop RAW data files. For example, you can develop RAW data to create an image with the effect you were trying to capture when you took the shot. You get high-level basic image processing abilities that give you control over such things as unnatural edges from saturated color borders, false colors in structures with intricate detail, and chromatic noise in photos taken at high sensitivity settings. This utility provides a unique combination of high resolution and extraordinary color separation performance.
Slideshow with Music
The DMC-FX150(FX180) can play a slideshow with music. Choose from four types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music. You can also use the optional DMW-HDC2 HD component cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing.* For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO – viewer -2.1E application, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music.
* Please confirm that the TV, you are connecting to, has a component input terminal compatible with a 1080i signal.
Leveling
Now you can fix images that you accidentally shot at a slight angle. And you can do it right inside the camera.* Simply display the recorded image in Playback mode, then follow the easy-to-understand display instructions to level it. Rotational correction up to 2° is possible in either clockwise or counter clockwise direction. Even difficult corrections of straight horizons and architectural buildings can be made with excellent results.
*The picture quality will deteriorate.
Category Playback
Photos played back from a total of 9 settings can be searched and retrieved as a group for playback or for viewing in a slideshow.
Title Edit / Text Stamp
The Title Edit function in playback mode lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. Two of the Scene Modes, Baby Mode and Pet Mode, let you enter the date of birth and name of your subject in advance. With the DMC-FX150(FX180), you can also enter your destination and the date of travel in advance, in the Travel Date setting. The title, name, age based on the birth date, date of travel information, and date of shooting are displayed during playback, and can be printed on photos.*
*When date, name and title are stamped on a photo, the photo is automatically resized to 3-megapixel format, or the original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3-megapixel format. However, you can choose either to save or overwrite the original picture.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode provides an easy-to-understand slideshow of the DMC-FX150(FX180) functions, such as the effects of the 28mm wide-angle lens and the functions included in the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode.
Built-in Memory approx. 50MB
Take photos even when you don't have an SDHC/SD Memory Card on hand. Just use the built-in memory, then copy the data to an SDHC/SD Memory Card or PC later. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like. Plus, the built-in memory capacity of the DMC-FX150(FX180) has been increased to approx. 50 MB. In addition to providing extra memory when your memory card fills up, this is a great place to store your favorite photos so you can view them anytime you want.
Other Features
*Product number varies depending on the sales area (DMC-FX150 or DMC-FX180).
*Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.
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