Panasonic has added another digital camera to their line up, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 features a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 5 x optical zoom, a 25mm ultra wide angle LEICA DC Lens, and a 3 inch touchscreen display.
Advanced Features and Specifications
Here’s the full specs.
- 12.1 effective Megapixel CCD
- 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels
- F2.8-5.9, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 – 125 mm
- ISO sensitivity of 80-6400
- Optical image stabilization
- new Venus Engine V processor
- Intelligent Auto and Panorama Assist features
- Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) using the M-JPEG codec
- Max. 5 images. In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording.
- 40MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC slot
- Uses a proprietary li-ion battery; 350 shots per charge
- Macro Zoom function lets users pull subjects even closer to capture dramatic close-up shots by using the 3x digital zoom in the wide-angle.
- High-Speed Burst (Speed Priority) that fires off approx. 10 shots per second*4.
Enhanced User Experience
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 is designed to offer an enhanced user experience with its intuitive 3-inch touchscreen display. This feature allows users to easily navigate through settings and options, making it more user-friendly for both beginners and experienced photographers. The touchscreen also supports touch focus and touch shutter, enabling users to focus and capture images with a simple touch on the screen.
The camera’s Intelligent Auto (iA) mode is another highlight, which automatically adjusts settings based on the shooting environment. This includes features like face detection, scene detection, and motion detection, ensuring that users can capture high-quality images without needing to manually adjust settings.
For those interested in video recording, the DMC-FX580 offers HD video recording at 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. This makes it a versatile option for capturing both still images and videos. The camera uses the M-JPEG codec, which is widely compatible with various video editing software.
The inclusion of the new Venus Engine V processor enhances the camera’s performance, providing faster processing speeds and improved image quality. This is particularly beneficial for capturing fast-moving subjects or shooting in low-light conditions.
The camera’s optical image stabilization feature helps to reduce blur caused by hand movements, ensuring that images remain sharp and clear. This is especially useful when shooting at full zoom or in low-light conditions.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 also includes a Macro Zoom function, which allows users to capture detailed close-up shots. This is ideal for photographing small subjects like flowers or insects, providing a level of detail that is often difficult to achieve with standard zoom lenses.
The camera’s high-speed burst mode is another notable feature, allowing users to capture up to 10 shots per second. This is perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects, such as sports events or wildlife photography.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 will go on sale in April for $399.
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