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14.1-megapixel MOS Sensor (SZ7)

The DMC-SZ7 features the 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor that boasts high-speed signal output and high-sensitivity image recording for making many advanced features possible. It also allows shooting images up to ISO3200 in full resolution.

Venus Engine

The DMC-SZ7's Venus Engine has quad-CPUs for processing large amount of full HD data at high-speed. At the same time, the multi-task image-processing engine, the Venus Engine realizes a super-fast response time.

Intelligent Noise Reduction System

The excellent S/N ratio of MOS sensor and the Intelligent Noise Reduction system in the Venus Engine makes both photo and video shot at any sensitivity from low to high boast outstanding clearness.

Optimized resolution / NR adoption when compressing to JPEG

16.1-megapixel CCD and Venus Engine (SZ1)

The DMC-SZ1 features a 16.1-megapixel high-resolution CCD and the Venus Engine that enables the recording of beautiful photo and high-definition video with higher quality signal processing.

Intelligent HDR (SZ7)

The DMC-SZ7 integrates Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range) in the iA Mode. Two images consecutively shot at different exposure levels are overlaid to produce a single composite picture without whiteout (over-exposure) or blackout (under-exposure).

This function is also available.

Intelligent Resolution Technology[Open New Window]: Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way according to the area. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp.

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