7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5" Diagonal LCD, Black

Model number: DMC-FX12K

Lumix 174; 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilization and 2.5" Diagonal LCD, Black

Camera Type	Stylish Compact
KEY FEATURES	.
Camera Effective Pixels	7.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
Image Sensor	1/2.5"7.38 Total Megapixel CCD Primary Color Filter
Extra Optical Zoom	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3.6x for 5 Mega, 4.5x for 3 Mega, 2 Mega, 1 Mega, 0.3 Mega3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4.5x for 2.5 Mega16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4.5x for 2 Mega
Focal Length	f=5.8-17.4mm (35mm equivalent: 35-105mm)
Lens	Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens
Lens Construction	7 Elements in 6 Groups (3 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical Surfaces)
Aperture Range	Wide: F2.8/F8 (2 steps)Tele: F5/F14 (2 steps)
Optical Image Stabilizer ¹	MEGA O.I.S. ( Mode 1 / Mode 2 )
Digital Zoom ²	4x(Max. 12x combined with Optical Zoom without Extended Optical Zoom)(Max. 18x combined with Extended Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area	Normal: 50cm - infinity Macro, Simple, Intelligent ISO, Motion Image: Wide 5cm/Tele 30cm - infinity
PERFORMANCE FEATURES	.
Conversion Lens Compatibility	No
AF Metering	1 point1 point high speed5 points
Focus	Auto Focus System, Normal/Macro (Dial)
AF Assist Lamp	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode: 3200)
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade /Halogen / White Set
Exposure	Program AE
Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Backlight Compensation	Yes (at simple mode)
Auto Bracketing ( AE)	No
Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)/Rec. Mode	Dial: Normal Picture, Simple, Macro, Motion Picture, Playback, Print, Intelligent ISO Control
Scene Modes	SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Sunset, Pet)
Advanced Scene Mode	No
Shutter Speed/Shutter System	8 - 1/2,000 sec.Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
Self Timer	10 seconds / 2 seconds
Auto Review	1 sec/3 sec
Review	1x/4x/8x
Picture Adjustment	No
Color Effect Mode	No
Color Mode	Standard/Vivid/Cool/Warm/Natural/Black & White/Sepia
Recording Format	JPEG(Design rule for camera file system based on Exif 2.21 standard)DPOF correspondingMotion image:QuickTime Motion JPEG
Image Quality	Fine/Standard
Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG)	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
RECORDING IMAGE SIZE ( Pixels)	.
4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)	3072 x 23042560 x 19202048 x 15361600 x 12001280 x 960640 x 480
3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)	3072 x 20482048 x 1360
16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)	3072 x 17281920 x 1080
Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio)	640 x 480, 320 x 24030 fps, 10fps
Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio)	848 x 480 pixels - 30 fps, 10 fps
CONVENIENCE FEATURES	.
Burst Shooting Mode	No
Unlimited Consecutive Shooting ³	Yes
Still Image Recording with Audio	No
Audio Dubbing	No
Real-time Histograms	Yes
Composition Guide Lines	Yes
Built-in Memory	27MB
Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
Auto Angle Detection	Yes
Flip Animation	No
Travel Date/World Time	Yes/Yes
Text Stamp/Date Stamp	Yes/Yes
Economy Mode	Yes
STANDARD FEATURES	.
Built-in Flash Type/Mode	Auto, Auto/ Red-eye Reduction,Forced On/OffWide: 0.3 - 5.0m (ISO Auto)Tele: 0.3 - 2.8m (ISO Auto)
External Flash	No
Viewfinder	No
LCD Monitor	2.5" Diagonal TFT LCD Display (115k pixels)Field of view: approx. 100%Power LCD Mode, High Angle LCD Mode
Playback Mode	25 or 9-Thumbnail DisplayCalendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max)Image Rotation Slide ShowFavorite Pictures ResizingTrimming, ProtectionDPOF Print Setting
OSD Language	English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
Recording Media	Built-in MemorySD Memory CardSDHC Memory CardMultiMediaCard
Microphone	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Interface	DC Input, A/V Output (NTSC), USB
Direct Print	PictBridge
Color	Black
Power	Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150 mAh)(Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Optional)
Battery Life ⁴	Up to 350 pictures(CIPA Standard)
ACCESSORIES	.
Included Software	ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™, ArcSoft® Panorama Maker™, ArcSoft® PhotoBase™, USB Driver, Lumix® Simple Viewer, Photo Fun Studio
Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AC, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.70'' x 2.02'' x 0.95''
Weight	0.28

MEGA O.I.S. may not be available depending on the lens that is mounted
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.
Shooting conditions: 73.4°F with 50% humidity;LCD On; Using an SD Memory Card; Starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; Shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; Changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; Temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature. For DMC-LC1: Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash in operation for every shot, 77°F(25°C) ambient temperature.

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