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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18  
 
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-FZ18
Date announced: 2007-07-24
MSRP: $399
Official site: Lumix DMC-FZ18 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.5" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 18X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 28mm - 504mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F4.2
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (1 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 207,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1250/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 848 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 27MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC slot   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 1-210
Batteries used: CGR-S006  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
400 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.6 x 3.0 x 3.5 in / 116.8 x 76.2 x 88.9 mm
Weight (empty): 12.7 oz / 360 g
Bundled software: SilkyPix Developer Studio, Lumix Simple Viewer, PhotoFunStudio, ArcSoft Panorama Maker
Accessories: AC adapter (DMW-AC7), Close-up lens (DMW-LC55), Telephoto lens (DMW-LT55)
 
Misc. notes: Comes in silver and black