Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30By: Dave EtchellsPanasonic's latest in the Lumix lineup, with an eight-megapixel sensor and high quality long-zoom Leica optics. <<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): FZ30 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 01/18/2006 |
Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 |
| Model Number: | DMC-FZ30 |
| Camera Format: | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | 2005-09-30 |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | |
| Weight: | 26.1 oz (740 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | checked |
| Size: |
5.5 x 3.4 x 5.4 in. (141 x 86 x 138 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3264x2448, 3248x2160, 3072x1728, 2560x1920, 2560x1712 |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 8.00 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/1.8 inch |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | 2 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 420 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 12.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x / 4x (6.36x when in Extra Optical Zoom mode) |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 1 / 3 / 9 point |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | 0.1250 |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 5 - 10000 cm 2.0 - 4081.6 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 53 x 40 mm 2.1 x 1.6 in |
| Min Aperture: | f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - f/11.0 |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | EVF type, 0.44" 235K pixel color LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 100% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 100% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.00 |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 80, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 7 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White Set1 / 2 |
| Manual White Balance: | Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: | |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 7.0 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 7.0m (ISO Auto) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial, USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection: | DC In |
| Included Software: | LUMIX Simple Viewer, Photo Fun Studio, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | 1.000 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 1.900 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | 0.500 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 2.400 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 0.560 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | 0.570 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | 0.270 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.131 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | 3.720 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 1.200 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 0.990 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 999 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 2.730 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 30.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | |
| Download speed, KB/second: | 770.00 |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2V 730mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary 730mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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