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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30  
 
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-FZ30
Date announced: 2005-07-20
MSRP: $700
Official site: DMC-FZ30 Home Page
 
Max resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 12X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 35mm - 420mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F3.7
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (5 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.0"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW + TIFF
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/MMC card (32MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 1-86
Batteries used: Li-ion (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.5 x 3.4 x 5.4 in / 139.7 x 86.4 x 137.2 mm
Weight (empty): 23.8 oz / 674 g
Bundled software: Lumix SimpleViewer, ArcSoft PhotoSuite
Accessories: AC adapter (DMW-CAC1), External flash (DMW-FL28), MC protector (55 mm) (DMW-LMC55), Neutral density filter (55 mm) (DMW-LND55), Remote shutter release (DMW-RS1), Telephoto lens (DMW-LT55), Wide-angle lens (DMW-LW55)
 
Misc. notes: 8MP version of the DMC-FZ20 adds a manual zoom ring, a flip-out LCD display, improved battery life, and an even bigger body. Comes in silver and black.