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Venus Engine IV

An image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV, uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images even when the sensitivity is high. Multi-task signal processing is employed for all images to enable high-speed, high-performance shooting.
Venus Engine IV also effectively raises the precision of various functions, such as MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO Control.
Along with its extremely high performance, Venus Engine IV reduces power consumption thanks to a number of energy efficiency improvements.
Higher Image Quality with Advanced Signal Processing
Luminance noise and chromatic noise are reduced separately in the Venus Engine III, before and after signal processing. Both fine and coarse noise are minimized to produce beautiful, clear pictures from low to high ISO settings. The Venus Engine IV in the DMC-FZ28 further raises image quality by refining this signal processing process with two new circuits. One is for separating the noise two-dimensionally into high-frequency and low-frequency noises. The circuits effectively reduce only the low-frequency noise which turns out to be noticeable as chromatic noise because resolution decreases if the high-frequency noise is reduced as well. In addition, preserving the color-changing points at the color borders 10 times more minutely prevents the color bleeding that often happens with noise reduction. As a result, beautiful images with minimal noise can be reproduced all the way up to ISO 1600 high sensitivity at full 10.1-megapixel resolution while color noise is less noticeable in shadows and other dark areas even when shooting with low sensitivity.

High Speed Response
The DMC-FZ28 slashes the release time lag to around 0.006 second minimum. This makes DMC-FZ28 an extremely quick, responsive camera. It lets you capture images comfortably even at a moment's notice and is a pleasure to use.
Full Resolution MEGA Burst Consecutive Shooting
Unlimited* Consecutive Shooting and High-speed Burst Mode **
In spite of its high 10.1-megapixel resolution, the DMC-FZ28 lets you snap off consecutive shooting at approx. 2.5 frames per second*** with full resolution.
By using the Scene Mode's High-speed Burst setting, you can enjoy extremely fast consecutive shooting of up to approx. 13 frames per second with a 16:9 aspect ratio and: 2-megapixel resolution in Speed-priority Mode, which is highly sufficient for photo prints.** The Unlimited* Consecutive Shooting function lets you keep on shooting until the memory card is full. You can take a series of shots, then choose the one you like best and delete the rest.
* 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.
** In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording.
*** Maximum of 5 images in Standard mode and 3 images in Fine mode.
Low Energy Consumption
The energy-saving Venus Engine IV image-processing engine and our efficient, rechargeable lithium-ion battery work together to extend the shooting time of the DMC-FZ28, making it possible to take around 460 shots on a single battery charge* despite the large, bright LCD.
*Based on the CIPA standard.
*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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