The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 features 12.1MP (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 5x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-125mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots).
Advanced Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode turns on MEGA O.I.S. (to compensate for blurring caused by camera shake), Intelligent ISO (automatically adjusts ISO and shutter speed to freeze subject motion), Face Detection (optimizes focus and exposure settings to properly expose the subject's face), Intelligent Scene Selector (automatically sets the most appropriate Scene Mode), Intelligent Exposure (to maintain detail in highlights while brightening shadow areas, including raising ISO sensitivity only in the low-lit areas) for a beginner's point-and-shoot ease of use, and AF Tracking (where the camera automatically keeps your moving subject in focus).
New is Face Recognition that identifies an individual face and gives AF and AE priority to that person in a group.
The Lumix
DMC-FX48 has a large 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD with wide viewing angle. The Intelligent LCD automatically increases the backlight brightness in bright sunlight according to the ambient light intensity and automatically adjusts the frame rate ("gains up") in dimly lit conditions according to the ambient darkness to ensure that you can always see what you are shooting.
The FX48 can record HD Movie 1,280 x 720 pixels @ 30 fps. The 5cm close up focusing should allow for macro shots.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 should appeal to those desiring
a take anywhere ultra compact digital camera with image stabilization.
Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) / Tele 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) / Tele 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity
Focus Range Display
Yes
AF Metering
Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11-area) / 1-area high speed / 1-area / Spot
Focus
Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (On / Off)
Focus Icon Select
Yes (in Face Recognition only)
AF Assist Lamp
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
(High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600-6400))
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps, except for auto set)
(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Pin Hole, Panorama Assist Modes)
Exposure
Program AE
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Backlight Compensation
Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
Mode Switch
[Recording] / [Playback]
Rec Mode (Mode Dial)
Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Scene Mode, Motion Picture, Clipboard
Still Picture Scene Mode
Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, 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, Underwater
Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode
Face Recognition (Still)
Optical Image Stabilizer (Still & Movie)
Intelligent ISO Control (Still)
Face Detection (Still)
Intelligent Scene Selector (Still - Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro)
Intelligent Exposure (Still)
AF Tracking (Still)
Digital Red Eye Correction (Still)
Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Recording Format
Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding
Image with Audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime
Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Image Quality
Fine/Standard
Motion Image (Quick
Time Motion JPEG)
4:3 Aspect Ratio:
VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
16:9 Aspect Ratio:
WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
HD Movie: 1,280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
(Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture)
Recording Image
Size (Pixels)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
4,000 x 3,000 pixels (12M),
3,264 x 2,448 pixels (8M EZ),
2,560 x 1,920 pixels (5M EZ),
2,048 x 1,536 pixels (3M EZ),
1,600 x 1,200 pixels (2M EZ),
640 x 480 pixels (0.3M EZ)
3:2 Aspect Ratio
4,000 x 2,672 pixels (10.5M),
3,264 x 2,176 pixels (7M EZ),
2,560 x 1,712 pixels (4.5M EZ),
2,048 x 1,360 pixels (2.5M EZ)
16:9 Aspect Ratio
4,000 x 2,248 pixels (9M),
3,264 x 1,840 pixels (6M EZ),
2,560 x 1,440 pixels (3.5M EZ),
1,920 x 1,080 pixels (2M EZ)
Approx. 15-100 shots.
* Maximum is 100 shots.
・The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition.
・The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted.
Unlimited Consecutive
Shooting
Yes (1.8 frames / sec)
Macro Zoom
Yes
Still Image with Audio Recording
5 sec.
Audio Dubbing
Max. 10 sec
Real-time Histogram
Yes
Composition Guide
Lines
Yes (2 patterns)
Built-in Memory
approx. 40 MB
Scene Mode Help
Screen
Yes
Orientation Detector
Yes
Travel Date / World Time
Yes / Yes
Copy /
Title Edit /
Text Stamp
Yes / Yes / Yes
Built-in Flash
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On,
Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
0.6 - 6.0 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
External Flash
No
Viewfinder
No
LCD
2.5" TFT LCD (230,000 dots)
Field of View : approx. 100%, Wide-viewing Angle
Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode
Playback Mode
Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback
Thumbnails /
Zoomed Playback
12, 30 thumbnails /
Max. 16x
Calendar Display
Yes
Set Favorites
Yes
Playback Still Images with Audio
Yes
Playback Motion Picture
Yes (Motion JPEG)
Slideshow Mode
All Still Images / Favorites / Category
BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
Show Histogram
Yes
Delete Image
Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
DPOF Print Setting /
Set Protection
Yes / Yes
Resize /
Trimming /
Leveling
Yes / Yes / Yes
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
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market.
HD Component Output, AV Output (NTSC / PAL or NTSC only)*, USB2.0 High Speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the AV Output on the products that are available in your market.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime
Standard Accessories
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
*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.
Dimensions (W x
H x D)
95.3 x 52.9 x 21.5 mm /
3.75 x 2.08 x 0.85 in.
Weight
128 g (0.28 lb)
150 g (0.33 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
* In Motion Picture Mode, we recommend using a high speed SD/SDHC Memory Card with "10 MB/s" or greater displayed on the package.
** Shooting conditions: 23°C (73.4°F) with 50 % humidity; LCD on***; using Panasonic SD/SHDC 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; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).
•This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC 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.)
•The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.
•The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases.
***The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode or Power LCD Mode.
•CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association.”
•Operating Temperature: 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
•Operating Humidity: 10%–40%
•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
•Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •Some sample images are simulated.
•Some accessories are not available in some countries.
Product technical specifications (including MSRP and Included Accessories) are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Product color availability and included accessories may also differ by country or area. Please verify the latest specs from the appropriate manufacturer's site.
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