DMC-FZ150 / DMC-FX90 | Press Release | LUMIX | Digital Camera

Digital Still Camera
DMC-FZ150

A 24x Super-Zoom Digital Camera
with Full HD 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) Video Recording
New LUMIX DMC-FZ150
Featuring High Speed Response and Full Manual Control

* 35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new super-zoom compact digital camera as a top-end model of LUMIX's popular FZ series. The DMC-FZ150 features 1920 x 1080 full HD 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) smooth video recording.

The high quality lens unit of 25mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with powerful 24x Optical Zoom newly features Panasonic's Black Box Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize light reflection that causes ghost and flare. The powerful 24x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm) can increase its power to 32x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function taking advantage of the Intelligent Resolution technology maintaining the picture quality even using digital zoom.

The combination of the 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor and the Venus Engine empowers the camera with high performance image recording capability in both sensitivity and speed. It realizes 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) full-HD video recording in AVCHD and high speed continuous shooting at 12 fps in full resolution. The Lens, the sensor and the engine - all plays a significant part in improvement of image quality especially those shot in low light situations.

The Light Speed AF of approx. 0.1 sec never misses a fleeting photo opportunities. To encourage step-up users to enjoy shooting even more, full manual control is available with DMC-FZ150. User can enjoy image shooting expressing their intention not only in photo but also in video, utilizing a host of options including the new Creative Control or Photo Style with a wide variety of preset options.

The LUMIX's popular iA (Intelligent Auto) powerfully assists in any shooting situations to get the best result. The effective hand-shake correction system POWER O.I.S. now gains Active mode, which helps recording stable video even it is shot while walking.

In addition, the realistic, less-distorted 3D image produced by DMC-FZ150 with the 3D Photo mode can also be enjoyed on a VIERA 3D HDTV or other MPO-compatible 3D equipment. Videos can be recorded in MP4 format to play it back directly on the PC or other portable electronic devices without a need of conversion.

Packing a powerful zoom lens, high performance imaging devices, a host of functions and manual control in a compact body, the stunning versatility and expressive performance of DMC-FZ150 even satisfies high amateur photographers with its high quality photo and video.

1. 25mm Ultra Wide-Angle, Powerful 24x Optical Zoom
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens with Nano Surface Coating
for Ultra Versatility in Both Photo and Video Recording

The DMC-FZ150 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 25mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 24x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm). With the newly applied Nano Surface Coating technology, light reflection is dramatically minimized at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) by applying the extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structure on the surface of the lens. It results in the super clear picture with dramatic reduction of ghost and flare. With this Panasonic's black box technology, the image delivered through the lens of DMC-FZ150 has exceptional optical performance with stunning clarity that passes Leica's stringent standards. Comprising 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly compact body while delivering exceptional optical performance suppressing distortion at wide end and color bleeding at tele-end.

Thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC-FZ150 which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. This means the 24x optical can virtually extend to 32x equivalent. Not only drawing near the subject distant away with its powerful optical zoom, the 25mm ultra wide angle lens captures approx.196% wider angle of view compared with a standard 35mm camera. It is helpful for shooting dynamic landscape or indoor group portrait.

2. The 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL)
Full-HD Video Recording in the AVCHD Progressive Format

The LUMIX DMC-FZ150 is an advanced photographic tool for recording not only great photos but also beautiful full-HD videos. Now the DMC-FZ150 can record high-resolution full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. Upgrading the full HD recording capability from interlaced to progressive, subjects with fast motion or fine details are reproduced even more clearly.

The powerful 24x optical zoom is available in video recording. With DMC-FZ150, there are always two options to record spur-of-the-moment scenes - high-quality photos or videos. The user can simply choose the one that saves precious memories most beautifully.

The popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available in video recording. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent D-range Control also support shooting beautiful video with ease. For more effective countermeasure against blur, the Active mode is newly equipped with DMC-FZ150 for an option of image stabilization in video recording. In addition to the conventional POWER O.I.S., the Active mode effectively suppresses blur in video recording especially at wide angle while walking. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality. The Intelligent D-range Control makes images look more natural by preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights to optimize the exposure for each part of an image. It also ensures a beautiful reproduction of gradation and details.

Incorporating a stereo zoom microphone, the videos also come with the high-quality stereo sound of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, to offer highly realistic sound to the video. Mechanical noise caused by a zooming operation is suppressed to improve the clearness. Also, the Auto Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind automatically making the human voice to stand out.

It is also possible to take still image while recording video simultaneously (3.5-megapixel). You can also cut out the favorite scene as a still image from the video in the camera. The image is clear thanks to the rich progressive recording format and the Intelligent Resolution technology. A host of options enhance the usability and fun of recording high quality full-HD video.

Photos or videos recorded in AVCHD on SD Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD Memory Card slot) on VIERA TV or Blu-ray Disc Player / Recorder to playback your contents. Alternatively, you can use an optional mini HDMI cable to output the AVCHD Progressive video from the DMC-FZ150 directly to the TV for VIERA Link.

In addition, with the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition, it is easy to view and edit your recorded contents. You may also choose to upload your videos to YouTube™ or burn them to a BD/DVD disc for archiving.

[For European PAL Areas]
· Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL areas. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
[For Other Areas]
· Motion pictures in [MP4] can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
· Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording videos.
* SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

3. 12-Megapixel High Sensibility MOS Sensor Pursuing
Even Higher Level in Resolution, Sensitivity and Speed

The 12-megapixel MOS sensor and the Venus Engine excel in image processing in both sensitivity and speed. The combination of these powerful components results in the S/N ratio improvement by 3.9dB (ISO100) to 4.7dB (ISO1600) compared with the predecessor DMC-FZ100. Newly developed Multi-process Noise Reduction applies optimum noise reduction according to the brightness of the part of the picture. Both high frequency noise that occurs in the dark part and low frequency noise in the light part are suppressed even they happen in a picture. As a result, Images recorded in low-lit situations are now dramatically clear.

The Venus Engine has quad-circuit system to for processing large amount of progressive full HD data at high speed. Not only 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) smooth full-HD video recording, but also super fast consecutive shots at 12 fps (without auto focusing) and 5.5 fps (with auto focusing) in full resolution. It is also compatible with recording high speed video at 220 fps in QVGA. At the same time, the multi-task image-processing engine, the Venus Engine realizes a super-fast response time. The auto focus gains approx. 50% faster speed compared with the DMC-FZ100 achieving Light Speed AF of approx. 0.1 second. The speed in AF Tracking also becomes faster thanks to the improved tracking performance which doubles its sampling frequency.

4. Intuitive Manual Control and Creative Options
including 3D Photo Shooting

The full manual control available with the DMC-FZ150 elevates the operability even higher. The side lever is newly added on the left side of lens barrel, which makes it smoother to zoom when concentrating on the shutter operation with the right hand. Focus can also be changed with this lever, which is convenient in video recording.

You can enjoy creative shooting expressing their intention not only in photo but also in video, utilizing a host of options including the Creative Control and the Photo Style.

The conventional My Color mode is renewed for Creative Control with a selection of artistic effect modes; Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature Effect, Film Grain and Pin Hole. Now it is possible to adjust exposure compensation in the Creative Control mode. In addition, Photo Style is newly added to the DMC-FZ150 for the expression of finer nuance. It has Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait presets while enabling finer adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction by each. It is possible to fully customize those settings to make user's own color effect manually in Custom mode. These two modes Creative Control and Photo Style let users at any level of skill enjoy giving photographers' intention to make photos or videos even more impressive.

In video recording, the DMC-FZ150 goes further than simply recording HD videos. Apart from the video recording capability of conventional digital compact cameras, the DMC-FZ150 also features a Creative Video mode, which lets the user set the shutter speed and aperture manually to make even more impressive videos. Changing the shutter speed brings special effects to videos, which is especially suitable for shooting fast-moving subject. The ability to control the aperture is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances and it is desired to have each of them stand out.

For more advanced creative freedom, the DMC-FZ150 is equipped with a hot shoe allowing attachment of various accessories including an optional stereo microphone (DMW-MS1) or an optional external flash (DMW-FL220 / FL360 / FL500). The DMC-FZ150 is also compatible with an optional remote shutter (DMW-RSL1) for advanced expression in photography.

The newly added 3D Photo mode* produces a 3D image in the camera. Take 20 panning shots and the camera automatically selects two most suitable images - one for the right eye and one for the left eye - to synthesize a 3D composite. The 3D image can be viewed on VIERA HDTV. The format of 3D image is compatible with MPO which can be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as TV, Digital Photo Frame or Printing.

* The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).

5. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes
Every Photo and Video More Beautiful

Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. In the iA mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose shots and capture moments.

With the DMC-FZ150, the Motion Deblur mode* is incorporated to prevent blur even more powerfully. Plus, the Intelligent Handheld Nightshot mode is newly added. It generates a beautiful night scenery with illumination by multiply layering the images shot consecutively. Bright glamorous night scenery can be recorded without using a tripod.

The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people while removing the unwanted red-eye. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects whichever of 6 Scene modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset - that best suit the shooting situation.

Once you enter the iA mode, these functions happen automatically together with other powerful shooting-assist functions - AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent D-range Control - so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.

* The picture size may be reduced.

6. Friendliness with PCs and Other Portable Electronic Devices
for Sharing Excitement

For higher compatibility with PC, the DMC-FZ150 is capable of recording video in MP4 format in addition to the AVCHD. It is possible to directly play back the video recorded in MP4 on PC or other portable electronic devices without extra conversion. Resolution can be selected among 1,920 x 1,080 (20Mbps), 1,280 x 720 (10Mbps), 640 x 480 (4Mbps), all at 30p (NTSC) / 25p (PAL).

The DMC-FZ150 also features a new way of communication "LUMIX Image Uploader" by sharing photos or videos taken by users. All you have to do is checkmark the photos you want to share and connect the camera to a PC. Uploading starts just by following the guidance. You can add comment and let your friends know the update of your album via e-mail consequently. Facebook can be used for photos and YouTube™ for videos. Users can join these social networking services without installation of special software. It is easy to share photos and videos on the spot, which means that your friends do not have to wait for you to come back home.

About the Bundled Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your PC with quick start-up and fast read-in of images. For the portraits, the Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture automatically sorts the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want pictures of a specific person.

Recorded videos can be edited with the Short Movie Story function and written into MPEG2 to burn onto a BD/DVD disc. You can also enjoy making photo and video slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music. It is also possible to put a title or add comments on the scene utilizing the information from the people's names registered in Face Recognition. In addition to the direct connection of the camera, you can upload photos to Facebook™ and videos to YouTube™ or Facebook™ via this software, too.

* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
* The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.
* The "AVCHD Progressive" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
* Facebook and the Facebook logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Facebook, Inc.
* YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
* All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
* This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
* Some accessories are not available in some countries.
* The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DMC-FZ150 Specifications

K-Black

* Availability of color varies depending on the sales area.

			DMC-FZ150
Metrics		Dimensions (W x H x D)(Approx.)	124.3 x 81.7 x 95.2 mm (4.89 x 3.20 x 3.74 inch)
Metrics		Weight (Approx.)	484 g (1.06 lb) without Battery and SD Memory Card 528 g (1.16 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
Optics	Pixels	Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
	Sensor	Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor / 12.8 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
	Lens	Aperture	F2.8 - 5.2 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8.0 (W) / F5.2 - 8.0 (T))
		Optical Zoom	24x
		Focal Length	f = 4.5 - 108 mm (25 - 600 mm in 35 mm equiv.) (28 - 672 mm in 35 mm equiv. in video recording)
		Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	29.4x (4:3 / 8M), 37.5x (4:3 / 5M), 46.9x (4:3 / under 3M)
		Intelligent Zoom	32x
		Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 14 elements in 10 groups (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical Surfaces / 3 ED Lenses / 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens)
		2-Speed Zoom	Yes
		Optical Image Stabilizer	POWER O.I.S. (On / Off / Active Mode (Only for Motion Picture))
		Digital Zoom	4x
	Focus	Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 30 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 1 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
		AF Assist Lamp	Yes
		Focus	Normal / AF Macro / MF (side lever and cursor key button), Quick AF On / Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On / Off (On video recording), Focus Button, AF/MF Switchable Button, AF/AE Lock Button, One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking
		AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23-area) / 1-area (flexible / scalable)
	Shutter	Shutter Speed	Still: Approx. 15 - 1/2,000 sec Video Mode: 1/30 - 1/20,000 sec (1/8 - 1/20,000 sec on MF operation on Creative Video Mode) Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30 sec
	Finder	Viewfinder	0.20" Color EVF (201,600 Pixels equiv.), Field of View: Approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x
Recording	File	File Format	Still Image: RAW, JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.3) 3D Image: MPO Motion Picture: AVCHD, MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG (on High-speed Video)
	Recording Modes	Mode Dial / Mode Button	Intelligent Auto, P (Program) Mode, A (Aperture Priority) Mode, S (Shutter Priority) Mode, M (Manual) Mode, Creative Video Mode, Creative Control Mode, Portrait Mode, Scenery Mode, Sports Mode, Night Portrait Mode, Close-up Mode, Scene Mode, Custom
		Creative Control Mode	Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Miniature Effect
		Still Image Scene Mode	Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High-speed Video, 3D Photo
		Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-resolution Image: 12 frames / sec Max. 12 images (Standard / Fine Mode) with AF Tracking 5.5 frames / sec, 2 frames / sec High-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 40 frames / sec (recorded in 5M for 4:3, 4.5M for 3:2, 3.5M for 16:9, 3.5M for 1:1) Approx. 60 frames / sec (recorded in 2.5M for 4:3, 3M for 3:2, 3.5M for 16:9, 2M for 1:1)
		Motion Picture Recording^*2	HD Video: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels [NTSC Model] AVCHD 60p (PSH: 28Mbps) (Sensor output is 60p) AVCHD 60i (FSH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 60p) MP4, 30fps (FHD: 20Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) [PAL Model] AVCHD 50p (PSH: 28Mbps) (Sensor output is 50p) AVCHD 50i (FSH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 50p) MP4, 25fps (FHD: 20Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) 1,280 x 720 pixels [NTSC Model] AVCHD 60p (SH: 13Mbps) (Sensor output is 60p) MP4, 30fps (HD: 10Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) [PAL Model] AVCHD 50p (SH: 13Mbps) (Sensor output is 50p) MP4, 25fps (HD: 10Mbps) (Sensor output it 25p) STD Video: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) [NTSC Model] MP4, 30fps (4Mbps) [PAL Model] MP4, 25fps (4Mbps) High Speed Video: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA), Motion JPEG, 220 fps (A max. of approx. 4 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in MP4. In AVCHD, recording may be continued until the card is full.)
	Continuous Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	AVCHD	Approx. 110 min (PSH), Approx. 130 min (SH)
	Continuous Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	MP4	Approx. 140 min (FHD)
	Actual Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	AVCHD	Approx. 60 min (PSH), Approx. 70 min (SH)
	Actual Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	MP4	Approx. 75 min (FHD)
	Exposure Parameters	Exposure	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
		Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, -3 - +3 EV
		Auto (AE) Bracketing	+/-1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
		Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
		ISO Sensitivity	Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1600 - 6400)
	Image Parameters	Still Image Recording	[4:3] 4,000 x 3,000 (12M) / 3,264 x 2,448 (8M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,920 (5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,536 (3M EZ) / 1,600 x 1,200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) [3:2] 4,000 x 2,672 (10.5M) / 3,264 x 2,176 (7M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,712 (4.5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) [16:9] 4,000 x 2,248 (9M) / 3,264 x 1,840 (6M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,440 (3.5M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ) [1:1] 2,992 x 2,992 (9M) / 2,448 x 2,448 (6M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,920 (3.5M EZ) / 1,536 x 1,536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ)
		Image Quality	RAW / RAW + Fine / RAW + Standard / Fine / Standard (3D Mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard)
		White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Flash / Incandescent / Color Temperature / White Set1 / White Set2 White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, +/-9 steps each, Blue / Amber and Magenta / Green bias)
		Photo Style	Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom
		Color Effect	Color Effect (only in iA Mode): Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Happy
	Others	Digital Red-Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Yes
		Optical Zoom in Motion Picture	Yes
		Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec (3 images)
	Display	Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Mode Playback, Favorites Playback
		Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12, 30 thumbnails / Yes
		Calendar Display	Yes
		Set Favorites	Yes
		Show Histogram	Yes
		Show Highlights	Yes
	Delete	DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
	Edit	Resize / Cropping / Leveling	Yes / Yes / Yes
		Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
		Cut Animation	Yes
		Video Divide	Yes
		PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Setup		OSD Language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek * Check the website of Panasonic sales company in your country / region or ask customer support for details of the OSD language available on the products sold in your country / region.
Others	Monitor	LCD Monitor	7.5 cm (3.0") Free-angle TFT Screen LCD Display (460,000 dots), AR Coating Field of View: Approx. 100%, Wide-viewing Angle Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode
	Flash	Built-in Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Synchro: 1st / 2nd 0.3 - 9.5 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
	Media	Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
	Media	Built-in Memory	Approx. 70 MB
	Audio	Microphone / Speaker	Stereo / Yes
	Interface	Interface	mini HDMI, AV Output, USB2.0 High Speed
	Power	Power	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, Minimum: 895 mAh) (Included)
	Power	Battery Life (Approx.)	410 pictures (CIPA Standard)^*1
	Standard Package	Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, Adobe Reader
	Standard Package	Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String * Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the standard accessories on the products that are available in your market.

*1
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
- CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
- Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
- Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
- Using the supplied battery.
- Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
- Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
- Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
- Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
- The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.

*2
- These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
- The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use.
- Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

[For European PAL Areas]
· Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL areas. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
[For Other Areas]
· Motion pictures in [MP4] can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
· Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording videos.
* SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

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Digital Still Camera
DMC-FX90

The New Wi-Fi® Capable Digital Communication Camera DMC-FX90
With F2.5 Bright High Quality 24mm Ultra Wide Angle LEICA SUMMARIT Lens*
Featuring 1,920 x 1,080 Full-HD Video Recording

*35mm camera equivalent: 24-120mm

Panasonic is pleased to announce a new stylish compact digital camera DMC-FX90 that adds a Wi-Fi® connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) to the superior camera performance in a slim, stylish profile. Considering the fact that many people take photos or videos not only for their record but also for sharing them with friends or families, the DMC-FX90 offers users a great ease and convenience for enjoying it more. Users can upload the photos and videos they shot right on the spot via the mobile network using a smart phone. They can get the Internet access anywhere without a need of searching a Wi-Fi® hotspot. The wireless connection also makes it possible to copy the images to PC or to send the images via a designated access point at home.

The DMC-FX90 is not just a communication camera but it features outstanding performance packed in a slim, stylish body. The LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens 24mm ultra wide angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 24mm to 120mm on a 35mm camera) with F2.5 brightness excels not only in shooting dynamic landscapes with its wide angle of view but also in capturing moving subjects even in low-lit situations such as indoors or at night with its outstanding brightness. The 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the DMC-FX90 is compatible with high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC, sensor output 30p) / 50i (PAL, sensor output 25p) full-HD video recording in AVCHD. Alternately, videos can be recorded in MP4 format to play it back directly on the PC or other portable electronic devices without a need of conversion.

And the advanced image processing LSI, the Venus Engine, assures high picture quality in both photo and video recording. The Sonic Speed AF and a quick start-up time give the DMC-FX90 super high speed response that helps to catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities.

With a Smart Touch operation, all control is possible by the touch operation - Touch AF, Touch Zoom or Touch Shutter during recording and various playback functions including Beauty Retouch and Art Retouch mode.

The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode lets users leave everything to the camera to take beautiful photo and video. The Active mode in the MEGA O.I.S. suppresses blur when recording video at wide angle in shooting while walking. Together with the MEGA O.I.S. for photo and the outstanding brightness of the lens, the DMC-FX90 powerfully prevents any kind of blur - whether the blur is caused by a handshake or the subject's motion in both photo and video recording. The Face Recognition recognizes registered human faces to set appropriate focus and exposure on the person even showing his/her name on the LCD. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the scene mode among frequently used scene modes - Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scenery or Sunset. Also, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure work appropriately just by entering the iA mode for any user to take beautiful photos with maximum ease.

Enjoy shooting high quality photo and video and sharing them anytime, anywhere with the new LUMIX DMC-FX90, it will be a great partner not only for private use but also for business purpose that requires a speed and quality.

· The "AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
· The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
· AVCHD motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
· The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
· The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
· "Wi-Fi", "Wi-Fi Protected Setup", "WPA" and "WPA2" are trademarks or registered trademarks of the "Wi-Fi Alliance".

1. Wi-Fi® Connectivity for Easy, Instant Communication
by Image Sharing

Considering the increasing number of global online image sharing activity, the DMC-FX90 integrates a Wi-Fi® connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) to encourage users to enjoy it with more ease. With its Wi-Fi capability, user can post the images shot with the camera on the target social image sharing service such as Facebook™, Flickr™, Picasa™ or YouTube™. Panasonic is also launching a new service "LUMIX CLUB" for the users of DMC-FX90 (detailed information is available separately) to offer external site link function to support easy SNS posting using DMC-FX90 without having to worry about complicated settings. Once acquired an account of LUMIX CLUB on the camera, users can compile the log-in information for the social services in it. This means that they do not have to log in each service separately but they can directly start the activity on the service at once. It is even possible to share images on different social services at a time.

Initial setting and uploading of the photos or videos are extremely easy. For smartphones, Panasonic provides a free, dedicated application program "LUMIX LINK" for both iPhone® and Android™ OS smartphones and all control is available with this program. Activating the application "LUMIX LINK" and log in "LUMIX CLUB" on the smartphone or on the PC browser, users can upload the photos and videos you want in the camera anywhere via a mobile network without a need of finding a special access point. At home, users can directly upload the images to the image sharing service via the access point of home router. It is also possible to transfer the images to their PC with the wireless connection.

For instant access, a dedicated Wi-Fi button is provided. Just pressing it directly opens a Wi-Fi Connection mode outside home and gets WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection at home. The Wi-Fi module is incorporated on the opposite side of grip not to interfere the connection signal.

2. Bright, High Quality F2.5 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT Lens
with 24mm Ultra Wide-Angle and 5x Optical Zoom

The DMC-FX90 incorporates a newly developed high quality LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens that boasts excellent brightness of F2.5. The F2.5 lens is even brighter by approx. 25% than the F2.8 lens which is generally considered a bright lens. It allows the use of higher shutter speed but captures stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images even in lower lighting situation. Together with the anti-blurring function in the iA mode, DMC-FX90 powerfully suppress blur caused by the movement of subjects. Also, the 24mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-120mm) ultra-wide-angle lens - rare on a compact camera - gives photographers a wider range of composition possibilities with approx. 213% larger viewing space compared to that of 35mm camera. The super-high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens minimizes distortion at the wide end.

Comprising of 7 elements in 6 groups with 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, the lens unit in DMC-FX90 realized downsizing of both total length and diameter to fit in the slim, compact body of the camera. It is made possible with its mechanism and the use of Extra High Index Low Dispersion Meniscus Aspherical Lens as thin as 0.3mm. Panasonic succeeded in developing the lens with high refractive index and low dispersion performance which results in the excellent color reproduction and suppression of chromatic aberration.

This advanced lens unit passes Leica's stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance with its minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations while suppressing ghosting and flaring.

Thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC-FX90 which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even using a digital zoom. This means the 5x optical can virtually extend to 6.5x equivalent.

3. Advanced Signal Processing System with 12.1-megapixel
Hi-Speed CCD and High Performance Venus Engine

For the image processor, the Venus Engine is incorporated that features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities. By separating chromatic noise from luminance noise and applying the optimal noise reduction to each, you can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine also provides precisely selective noise reduction to the chromatic noise without affecting the border of colors which is judged from the brightness level of a pixel. Plus, the Intelligent Resolution technology precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way for it which is apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp in both photo and video recording.

Linking smoothly with the Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the Venus Engine processes a large amount of signals at high speed, making it possible to record 1,920 x 1,080 full-HD video recording and high resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full resolution and max.10 fps at 3-megapixel recording.

At the same time, the multi-task image processing realizes quick response making it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.

4. Enjoy 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC, sensor output 30p) /
50i (PAL, sensor output 25p) Full HD Video Recording in AVCHD
with the Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

The 12.1-megapixel CCD with 2-channel signal output structure boasts higher signal transfer speed for the operations that require high performance and speed such as 1,920 x 1,080 full HD video recording* and high speed continuous shooting. The picture quality is also improved thanks to the approx. 25% higher sensitivity** which is made possible by highly efficient light condensation adoption larger on-chip micro lenses.

According to the rise of video recording popularity, digital cameras are now more compatible with it. The DMC-FX90 has recording capability of AVCHD video even in 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC, sensor output 30p) / 50i (PAL, sensor output 25p) full-HD despite its slim, stylish body. Alternately, user can choose MP4 for video recording, which has higher compatibility with PCs. The DMC-FX90 also boasts Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio.

Now on the DMC-FX90, the popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode is also available in motion image recording. The AF Tracking function that can lock onto the subject by just touching it on the screen to keep it in focus even it moves is now available in video recording, too. The MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure also support shooting beautiful video with ease.

The 5x optical zoom is available in video recording, too. With the Video Divide function, users can divide the video into two sections to shorten or delete the unwanted part on the spot in the camera. You can cut out a clear still image from a video in the camera thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind.

* Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) videos are output by the image sensor at 30p (NTSC) / 25p (PAL), and recorded at 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL). HD (1,280 x 720) videos are output by the image sensor at 30p (NTSC) / 25p (PAL), and recorded at 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL).
** In comparison with the DMC-FX75(FX70).

[For European PAL Areas]
· Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL areas. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.

[For Other Areas]
· Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. (excluding when [SH] is set)
· Motion pictures in [MP4] can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
· Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording videos.
* SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

5. The 3.0-inch Smart Touch Screen for Intuitive Touch-Control Shooting and Additional Fun

The DMC-FX90 adopts full touch-screen operation with 460,000-dot Smart Touch Screen. Auto Focus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the large LCD and you can even release the shutter.

Once you lock on the subject by a touch, the camera tracks the subject with the AF tracking function even if it moves. With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery to the scenery mode while a touch on the subject close to the camera to the close-up mode. All menu setting is now available with touch control. In the shooting screen you can directly touch the icon to change its setting quickly.

The functions and settings used most often, such as O.I.S., consecutive shooting, auto focus point, white balance setting, ISO sensitivity level, image size and LCD mode are quickly and easily accessed via the shortcut setting by just dragging the icon to the main menu area.

Taking advantage of the touch operation, various functions are incorporated to add more fun to DMC-FX90. The Beauty Retouch mode makes it possible to virtually make up the faces. In Aesthetic Retouch, various effects can be applied to the face including clearing the skin texture, lifting up the face whitening of teeth and so on. In the Make-up Retouch, users can choose the color of foundation, lips, cheeks or eye-shadow. The Art Retouch function lets users give different impression to the photo in camera from the original. Brightness can be changed with exposure and the color with saturation. It is possible to retouch and make the photo, even if it is washed-out or colorless, look in the way you wish to be by combining two parameter settings - more natural, softer, or more vivid to suit your preference of color manner.

The touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also for playing back images with outstanding visibility. You can play back the image you want out of hundreds of stocks by touching in the thumbnails. My Photo Album function lets users to sort images in the separate folders allowing quick, direct playback of the images they want without searching a huge collection of photos. For example, you can sort photos regarding work or those shot in private. This is also convenient when transferring the images because you can just copy the target folder in a SD card to the PC without selecting the photos you need one by one.

The Intelligent LCD automatically adjusts the screen brightness in 11 steps as the surrounding brightness level changes, ensuring easy visibility at all times.

6. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes
Every Photo and Video More Beautiful

For more effective countermeasure against blur, the Active mode is equipped with DMC-FX90 for an option of image stabilization in video recording. This mode is especially effective in active video recording at wide angle such as shooting while walking.

With the DMC-FX90, the Motion Deblur mode* is incorporated to prevent blur due to the subject's movement even more powerfully by setting appropriate ISO setting and shutter speed automatically according to the subjects' motion. Combined with the outstanding brightness of the lens and the Active mode, the DMC-FX90 thoroughly prevents any kind of blur - whether out of handshake or the subject's motion, whether in photo or video recording.

Not only those, the Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people while removing the unwanted red-eye. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects whichever of 6 Scene modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset - that best suit the shooting situation.

In addition, the Intelligent Resolution technology is always activated in the iA mode which results in the clearer and higher picture quality in every photo and video with extended zoom range equivalent to 6.5x optical zoom by the Intelligent Zoom.

Plus, the light control of flash is optimized according to the scene more precisely and the portrait shots using flash, which tends to be overexposed, are now even more beautiful.

Once you enter the iA mode, these functions happen automatically together with other powerful shooting-assist functions - AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Exposure - so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.

* The picture size may be reduced.

7. Other Exciting Features for More Fun of Photography

The 3D Photo mode produces a realistic, less-distorted 3D image in the camera. Take 20 panning shots and the camera automatically selects two most suitable images - one for the right eye and one for the left eye - to synthesize a 3D composite. The 3D image can be viewed on VIERA 3D HDTV. The format of 3D image is compatible with MPO which can be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as TV, Digital Photo Frame or Printing.

The DMC-FX90 also features a convenient way of sharing photos or videos - LUMIX Image Uploader. All you have to do is checkmark the photos you want to share in the camera and connect the camera to a PC. You can choose to send it immediately on the spot or later. Uploading automatically starts just by following the guidance. Facebook™ can be used for photos and YouTube™ for videos. Users can join these social networking services without installation of special software. It is easy to share photos and videos on the spot, which means that your friends do not have to wait for you to come back home. Users can also utilize conventional LUMIX Image Uploader to send images for Wi-Fi connection.

A total of 28 scene modes such as popular Baby or Pet, sets most appropriate parameter in wide-ranging situations.

Photos or videos recorded in AVCHD on SD Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD Memory Card slot) on VIERA TV or Blu-ray Disc Recorder / Player to playback your contents. Alternatively, you can use an optional micro HDMI cable to output the still and motion images you took from the DMC-FX90 directly to the TV for VIERA Link.

8. About PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your PC with quick start-up and fast read-in of images. Once installed in the PC, the DMC-FX90 can transfer the selected images to backup them in the PC via the wireless network. For the portraits, the Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture automatically sorts the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want pictures of a specific person.

Recorded videos can be edited with the Short Movie Story function and written into MPEG2 to burn onto a DVD disc. You can also enjoy making photo and video slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes® music library as background music. It is also possible to put a title or add comments on the scene utilizing the information from the people's names registered in Face Recognition. In addition to the direct connection of the camera, you can upload photos to Facebook™ and videos to YouTube™ or Facebook™ via this software, too.

* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
* The LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.

* The "AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

* Wi-Fi is a registered trademark or trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
* "Wi-Fi", "Wi-Fi Protected Setup", "WPA" and "WPA2" are trademarks or registered trademarks of the "Wi-Fi Alliance".
* Facebook is a registered trademark or trademark of Facebook, Inc.
* Flickr is a registered trademark or trademark of Yahoo! Inc.
* Picasa is a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc.
* YouTube is a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc.
* iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
* iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
* Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
* Flash is a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
* All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

* This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

* Some accessories are not available in some countries.
* The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DMC-FX90 Specifications

K-Black

* Availability of color varies depending on the sales area.

			DMC-FX90
Metrics		Dimensions (W x H x D) (Approx.)	102.2 x 56.3 x 21.6 mm (4.02 x 2.22 x 0.85 inch)
Metrics		Weight (Approx.)	132 g (0.29 lb) without Battery and SD Memory Card 149 g (0.33 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
Optics	Pixels	Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
	Sensor	Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.33-inch CCD sensor / 12.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
	Lens	Aperture	F2.5 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F2.5 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 18 (T))
		Optical Zoom	5x
		Focal Length	f = 4.3 - 21.5 mm (24 - 120 mm in 35 mm equiv.) (26 - 130 mm in 35 mm equiv. in video recording)
		Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	6.1x (4:3 / 8M), 7.8x (4:3 / 5M), 9.8x (4:3 / under 3M)
		Intelligent Zoom	6.5x
		Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical Surfaces )
		Optical Image Stabilizer	MEGA O.I.S. (On / Off / Active Mode (only for motion picture))
		Digital Zoom	4x
	Focus	Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
		AF Assist Lamp	Yes
		Focus	Normal / AF Macro / Macro Zoom, Touch AF/AE, Quick AF On / Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF (Only for motion picture), AF Tracking
		AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area / Spot / Touch Area
	Shutter	Shutter Speed	Still: Approx. 8 - 1/4,000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec
Recording	File	File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.3) 3D Image: MPO Motion Picture: AVCHD, MP4
	Recording Modes	Mode Dial / Mode Button	Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, 3D Photo, Scene Mode, Cosmetic Mode
		Still Image Scene Mode	Portrait, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst (Image Priority / Speed Priority), Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B & W), Photo Frame
		Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-resolution Image, 3.7 frames / sec Max. 7 images High-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 6 frames / sec (Image Priority) Approx. 10 frames / sec (Speed Priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
		Motion Picture Recording*2	HD Video: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels [NTSC Model] AVCHD 60i (FSH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) MP4, 30fps (FHD: 20Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) [PAL Model] AVCHD 50p (FSH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) MP4, 25fps (FHD: 20Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) 1,280 x 720 pixels [NTSC Model] AVCHD 60p (SH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) MP4, 30fps (HD: 10Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) [PAL Model] AVCHD 50p (SH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) MP4, 25fps (HD: 10Mbps) (Sensor output it 25p) STD Video: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) [NTSC Model] MP4, 30fps (4Mbps) [PAL Model] MP4, 25fps (4Mbps) (A max. of approx. 4 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in MP4. In AVCHD, recording may be continued until the card is full.)
	Continuous Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	AVCHD	Approx. 60 min (FSH), Approx. 65 min (SH)
	Continuous Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	MP4	Approx. 60 min (FHD)
	Actual Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	AVCHD	Approx. 30 min (FSH), Approx. 33 min (SH)
	Actual Recordable Time (Motion JPEG)	MP4	Approx. 30 min (FHD)
	Exposure Parameters	Exposure	Program AE
		Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
		Auto (AE) Bracketing	1/3 EV - 1 EV step, Max +/-1, 3 frames
		Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
		ISO Sensitivity	Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
		(Standard Output Sensitivity)	High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1600 - 6400)
	Image Parameters	Still Image Recording	[4:3] 4,000 x 3,000 (12M) / 3,264 x 2,448 (8M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,920 (5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,536 (3M EZ) / 1,600 x 1,200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) [3:2] 4,000 x 2,672 (10.5M) / 3,264 x 2,176 (7M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,712 (4.5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) [16:9] 4,000 x 2,248 (9M) / 3,264 x 1,840 (6M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,440 (3.5M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ) [1:1] 2,992 x 2,992 (9M) / 2,448 x 2,448 (6M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,920 (3.5M EZ) / 1,536 x 1,536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ)
		Image Quality	Fine / Standard (3D Mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard)
		White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set
		Color Mode	Color Mode (only in iA Mode): Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Happy Color Mode (only in normal / video): Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Happy, Natural, Cool, Warm, Vivid
	Others	Digital Red-Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Yes
		Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2 Infrastructure Mode Wi-Fi Button
		Optical Zoom in Motion Picture	Yes
		Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec
Playback	Display	Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback (Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, Category, Favorites), Album Playback, Calendar Playback, 2D / 3D Playback
		Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12, 30 thumbnails / Yes / Touch Magnification
		Calendar Display	Yes
		Set Favorites	Yes
		Show Histogram	Yes
	Delete	DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
	Edit	Resize / Cropping	Yes / Yes
		Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
		Cut Animation	Yes
		Video Divide	Yes
		PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Setup		OSD Language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese * Check the website of Panasonic sales company in your country / region or ask customer support for details of the OSD language available on the products sold in your country / region.
Others	Monitor	LCD Monitor	7.5 cm (3.0") TFT Full Touch Screen LCD Display (460,000 dots), AR Coating Field of View: Approx. 100% Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode
	Flash	Built-in Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.9 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
	Media	Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
	Media	Built-in Memory	Approx. 70 MB
	Audio	Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
	Interface	Interface	micro HDMI, AV Output, USB2.0 High Speed
	Power	Power	Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 680 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)
	Power	Battery Life (Approx.)	200 pictures (CIPA Standard)^*1
	Standard Package	Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi, QuickTime, Adobe Reader
	Standard Package	Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, USB Connection Cable, Stylus Pen, CD-ROM, Hand Strap * Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the standard accessories on the products that are available in your market.

*1
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
- CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
- Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
- Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
- Using the supplied battery.
- Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
- Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
- Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
- Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
- The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.

*2
- These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
- The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use.
- Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

[For European PAL Areas]
· Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL areas. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
[For Other Areas]
· Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
(excluding when [SH] is set)
· Motion pictures in [MP4] can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
· Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording videos.
* SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

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An Easy, Smart, Connection to a Next-Generation Photo Sharing Service
The LUMIX CLUB is to be Launched for the Panasonic Cloud Service
Supporting SNS Posting Function with Six Languages

Panasonic is launching a new photo sharing service "LUMIX CLUB" to coincide with the release of the LUMIX DMC-FX90 digital camera, which features a Wi-Fi®^*1 communication function. The service offers external site link function to support easy SNS posting using DMC-FX90 without having to worry about complicated settings. Panasonic expands its service with upcoming functions in the future to strengthen its connection to other social network service (SNS) sites and photo sharing sites.

Panasonic also plans to continue adding new features, such as communities where people can learn how to take great shots of sightseeing spots, foods, pets and other subjects, and will introduce newly applicable equipment, new service regions, additional languages, and other elements as they become available.

The following main service details and points have been provided:

External Site Link Function

A new link function has been added that connects SNS and photo sharing websites from other companies. Using this function to send (upload) photos simultaneously to several sites makes it possible to send to multiple SNS or photo sharing sites with a single operation, greatly simplifying the process. Also, by using the LUMIX LINK, a smartphone connection app that is scheduled to be released at the same time as the DMC-FX90, photos can be easily uploaded onto SNS and photo sharing websites offered by other companies by simply flicking the photos to be uploaded from the DMC-FX90.

The following is a list of websites offered by other companies that will be linked starting September 5th. Facebook™^*2, Flicker™^*3, Picasa™^*4, YouTube™^*5

Two LUMIX LINK app types for connecting to iPhone®^*6 and Android™ OS^*7 smartphones will be provided. These will make it easy to upload photos to SNS or photo sharing sites of other companies.

The External Site Link function described above is being released in six languages (English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Japanese). The new service will begin on September 5th.

The following service will be provided in the future:

(As of September 5, 2011, these functions are only offered on the Japanese website)

1. Easy-to-Use Photo Album Functions

The LUMIX CLUB is planned to have the following features, making it a simple, easy-to-use photo sharing album function.

Storage Service

Photos can be uploaded to an album on LUMIX CLUB. Uploaded photos can be viewed from cellular phones, or from a Panasonic flat-panel VIERA TV and DIGA Blu-ray Disc recorder.

Album Timeline Display Function

The LUMIX CLUB for PCs is going to evolve into an intuitive, easy-to-use user interface thanks to the Timeline function, which uses Flash^*8, and drag and drop. Photos and movies can be displayed by date, making it easier to arrange everyday photos.

Photo Sharing Album Function

The Photo Sharing Album function enables users who attended the same event, such as a wedding, to exchange and comment on photos and movies. Photos can be compiled into individual events.

2. Device Link Function

This service can be linked with compatible equipment. For example, the photo of a faraway grandchild posted to LUMIX CLUB can be viewed or downloaded using a Panasonic DIGA Blu-ray Disc recorder. Panasonic will continue to expand the number of devices that can be linked to LUMIX CLUB in the near future.

LUMIX CLUB URL:
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net (The service will begin at this URL on September 5, 2011.)

*1 Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
*2 Facebook is a registered trademark or trademark of Facebook, Inc.
*3 Flickr is a registered trademark or trademark of Yahoo!Inc.
*4 Picasa is a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc.
*5 YouTube is a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc.
*6 iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*7 Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
*8 Flash is a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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1. 25mm Ultra Wide-Angle, Powerful 24x Optical Zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens with Nano Surface Coating for Ultra Versatility in Both Photo and Video Recording

2. The 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) Full-HD Video Recording in the AVCHD Progressive Format

3. 12-Megapixel High Sensibility MOS Sensor Pursuing Even Higher Level in Resolution, Sensitivity and Speed

4. Intuitive Manual Control and Creative Options including 3D Photo Shooting

5. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes Every Photo and Video More Beautiful

6. Friendliness with PCs and Other Portable Electronic Devices for Sharing Excitement

About the Bundled Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition

1. Wi-Fi® Connectivity for Easy, Instant Communication by Image Sharing

2. Bright, High Quality F2.5 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT Lens with 24mm Ultra Wide-Angle and 5x Optical Zoom

3. Advanced Signal Processing System with 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD and High Performance Venus Engine

4. Enjoy 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC, sensor output 30p) / 50i (PAL, sensor output 25p) Full HD Video Recording in AVCHD with the Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

5. The 3.0-inch Smart Touch Screen for Intuitive Touch-Control Shooting and Additional Fun

6. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes Every Photo and Video More Beautiful

7. Other Exciting Features for More Fun of Photography

8. About PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi

The following main service details and points have been provided:

The following service will be provided in the future:

1. Easy-to-Use Photo Album Functions

2. Device Link Function

1. 25mm Ultra Wide-Angle, Powerful 24x Optical Zoom
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens with Nano Surface Coating
for Ultra Versatility in Both Photo and Video Recording

2. The 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL)
Full-HD Video Recording in the AVCHD Progressive Format

3. 12-Megapixel High Sensibility MOS Sensor Pursuing
Even Higher Level in Resolution, Sensitivity and Speed

4. Intuitive Manual Control and Creative Options
including 3D Photo Shooting

5. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes
Every Photo and Video More Beautiful

6. Friendliness with PCs and Other Portable Electronic Devices
for Sharing Excitement

1. Wi-Fi® Connectivity for Easy, Instant Communication
by Image Sharing

2. Bright, High Quality F2.5 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT Lens
with 24mm Ultra Wide-Angle and 5x Optical Zoom

3. Advanced Signal Processing System with 12.1-megapixel
Hi-Speed CCD and High Performance Venus Engine

4. Enjoy 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC, sensor output 30p) /
50i (PAL, sensor output 25p) Full HD Video Recording in AVCHD
with the Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

6. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes
Every Photo and Video More Beautiful