12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

Model number: DMC-F3K

28mm Wide Lens with 4X Optical Zoom: Enjoy the benefits of a wide angle lens without giving up the performance of a zoom
Digital Image Stabilizer: Enhanced technology to further prevent blurring caused by vibration
Auto Scene Mode: Recognizes specific scene elements to capture the best photos
Black

KEY FEATURES
Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Mega Pixels
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
Aperture	F2.8 - F6.2
Digital Image Stabilizer	Yes
Optical Zoom	4x
Extra Optical Zoom	4.9x (4:3 / 8M), 6.3x (4:3 / 5M), 7.8x (under 3M)
Focal Length	f=5.0-20.0mm (28-112mm in 35mm equiv.)
Lens	LUMIX DC VARIO6 elements in 5 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces)
Digital Zoom ¹	4x ( Max. 16.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 31.2 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 70 cm - infinity Macro / Auto Scene Mode : Wide 20 cm - infinity / Tele 70cm - infinity
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Focus Range Display	Yes
AF Metering	Face / 9 pt/ 1pt
Shutter Speed	Still: approx. 8 - 1/1000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Focus	Normal / Macro
AF Assist Lamp	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	I.ISO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin,Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, and Highspeed Burst mode)
Exposure	Program AE
Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Backlight Compensation	Yes (only in Auto Scene mode)
Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
Face Detection	Photo
Still Image Scene Mode	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo
Self Timer	2sec / 10sec
Auto Review	1sec, 2sec, Hold
Aspect Ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Unlimited Consecutive Shooting ²	1.0 frames/sec
Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
STANDARD FEATURES
LCD Monitor	2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-Angle Mode
Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Favorites Playback
Additional Playback Mode	Yes (Motion JPEG)
OSD Language	English, Spanish
Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Interface	AV Output (NTSC), USB2.0 Full-speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
Color	Black
Built-in-Flash	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 7.1m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.7 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
ACCESSORIES
Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition QuickTime Adobe Reader
Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case AV cable, USB Cable Hand Strap, CD-ROM
SPECIFICATIONS
Quick Menu	Yes
Continuous Shooting Mode	High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Set Favorites/Rotate Image	Yes/Yes
Slideshow Mode	All Still Images / Favorites BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
Delete Image	Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
DPOF Print Setting/Set Production	Yes / Yes
PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode	Max. 5 images (Standard mode)
Intelligent ISO Control	Photo
Intelligent Scene Selector	Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro)
File Format	Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.21) Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Mode Dial / Mode Button	AUTO SCN, Normal Picture, SCN, Motion Picture
Motion Picture Recording	4:3 VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) 4:3 QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) 16:9 WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) HD Movie 1280x720 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)
Still Picture Recording	4:3 4000x3000(12M) / 3264x2448(8M EZ) / 2560x1920(5M EZ)/ 2048x1536(3M EZ) / 640X480(0.3M EZ) 3:2 4000 x 2672 (10.5M) 16:9 4000 x 2248 (9M)
Color Mode / Color Effect	Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / No / Yes (only Baby, Pet, Travel)
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Photo
Mode Switch	[Recording] / [Playback]
Composition Guide line	Yes (1 pattern)
Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume	No / No
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback	Yes / No
Set Favorites / Rotate Image	Yes / Yes
Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling	Yes / No / No / No
Travel Date / World Time	Yes / Yes
Built-in-Memory	Approx. 40MB
Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
Power ³	ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 740mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.)	220 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
Dimensions (W x H x D)	95.9 x 53.9 x 22.0 mm / excl. protrusions: 20.5 mm (3.78 x 2.12 x 0.86 in / excl. protrusions: 0.81 in)
Weight	Approx. .29 lb with Battery and SD Memory Card Approx. .24 lb without Battery and SD Memory Card

As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.
Number of shots may vary depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card or the built-in memory.
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