Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78


Lumix DMC-FX78
Lumix DMC-FX77
4000 x 3000

5x optical zoom

2.7" lcd viewer

SD[HC][XC]

li ion battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 review summary


camera date	Jan 11
pixels / class	12.5M	compact digital camera

overall rating		4 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 specifications

lens / zoom	24mm - 120mm (5x) (dig. 4x)
focus / macro	auto / 50cm / 3cm
metering mode	intelligent multiple
aperture	auto / F2.5 - F8 (W) / F5.9 - F18 (T)
white balance	auto, 5 presets, white balance adjustment
shutter	auto / 60s - 1/4000s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	internal - 5 modes / 0.6m - 6.0m (iso auto)
viewfinder	lcd touch screen
iso ratings	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (1600 - 6400 in high sensitivity mode)
image size	4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 / [3:2] 4000x2672, 3264x2176, 2560x1712, 2048x1360, 640x424 / [16:9] 4000x2248, 3264x1840, 2560x1440, 1920x1080, 640x380 / [1:1] 2992, 2448, 1920, 1536, 480
image format	jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	fine / standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options	AVCHD - 1920x1080, 1280x720 (60i/40i); Qt m-jpeg - 640x480, 320x240 (30fps)
audio options
connectivity	usb 2 HS; A/V (PAL/NTSC); HDMI
storage	70MB internal; SD, SDHC, SDXC
platform
extra features	optical image stabilizer face detection real time histogram PictBridge compatible


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 links

Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
18Jul11	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 review at ePHOTOzine
17Jul11	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78/FX77 at CameraLabs
06Apr11	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 at PhotographyBLOG
29Mar11	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 at TrustedReviews


News, guides, hints & tips
25Jan11	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78/FX77 press summary
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Panasonic Talk Forum
	steves-digicams.com Panasonic Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 / Lumix DMC-FX77 announcement clippings

A new LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT 24mm ultra wide angle 5x optical zoom lens with F2.5 brightness has been developed to fit in the compact lens unit enhancing the slimness of camera body. The lens especially 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. Incorporating a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the camera is compatible with high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1920 x 1080 full-HD movie recording in AVCHD and high speed continuous shooting.
The powerful 5x optical zoom increases its power to 6.5x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function taking advantage of the Intelligent Resolution technology maintaining the picture quality even using digital zoom.