25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens in Sleek, Super-Slim Body
10.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FX36
Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode
พานาโซนิค เปิดตัวกล้องดิจิตอลคอมแพคใหม่ล่าสุด รุ่น Lumix DMC-FX36 มาพร้อมกับเลนส์มุมกว้างพิเศษ 25 มม. ให้ภาพคุณภาพสูงด้วยเลนส์ LEICA DC กำลังขยาย 4 เท่าแบบออฟติคัล เทียบเท่าเลนส์ซูม 25-100 มม. ของกล้องฟิล์ม 35 มม. สามารถบันทึกภาพทิวทัศน์ได้กว้างไกลกว่ากล้องดิจิตอลทั่วๆ ไป ให้มุมมองที่เต็มตาอย่างสวยงาม และได้ระยะชัดลึกของภาพที่ดีกว่า ตัวกล้องขนาดเล็กกะทัดรัดและบางเฉียบ สามารถบันทึกวิดีโอคุณภาพสูงระดับ HD (high-definition) เปิดชมภาพได้คมชัดสมจริงจากโทรทัศน์ระบบ HD และพรั่งพร้อมด้วยคุณสมบัติที่โดดเด่นอีกมากมาย
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX36 with astonishing 25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens and 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 100 mm on a 35mm film camera), which captures almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, resulting in remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth. The world-acclaimed FX series pursues high picture quality and unique features in an urbane, sophisticated profile to which the DMC-FX36 proudly joins.
The new DMC-FX36 newly integrates the capability of recording 720p HD (high-definition) motion pictures together with its direct output function, allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion pictures in impressive HD quality on a large-screen HDTV via an optional component cable.
The Intelligent Auto mode, which comprises various shooting-assist functions, has been advanced for the DMC-FX36 by newly adding the Intelligent Exposure feature and Digital Red-eye Correction in addition to the conventional Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. Mega O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. The Intelligent Scene Selector sets the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting it from the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. The Face Detection system detects human faces to set the focus and appropriate exposure for them automatically. The unwanted red-eye effect caused by the use of the flash can be digitally corrected. The newly added Intelligent Exposure function automatically controls the ISO sensitivity partially to increase the exposure of only the darkened area due to backlighting or insufficient flash lighting to capture the scene as you see it by suppressing the extreme brightness and darkness in the picture.
The Quick AF system allows the camera to start focusing on the subject even without pressing the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from every shooting opportunity by minimizing the AF time. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. The DMC-FX36 boasts a 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD with Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact.
Dressed in a metal-finished panel, the sleek and slim DMC-FX36, a sophisticated camera full of desirable functions, offers the enjoyment of taking snapshots with a fantastic view and fun never before experienced. The DMC-FX36 will be available in silver, black, pink, white and gold, each with a distinctive finish or texture according to its color.*
*Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.
25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle 4x Optical Zoom (25-100mm) f2.8 High-Quality Leica DC Lens and 10.1-Megapixel CCD
The 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX36 packages a 25mm Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT high-quality lens with 4x optical zoom, offering f2.8 brightness. Comprising 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit passes Leica's stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance. Notably, a newly developed unevenly thick concave meniscus EA(Extra high refractive index Aspherical) lens makes it possible to achieve the 25mm ultra-wide-angle high optical performance while keeping the lens unit thin and the body slim. The 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens records almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 7.1x by using the center part of the CCD.
The Easy Zoom** feature shifts the lens instantly to full 4x optical zoom power at the touch of a dedicated button, and with a second touch, the zoom ratio is further extended to 7.1x by activating the Extra Optical Zoom function.
*35mm film camera equivalent: 25-100mm*
**When the picture size is set to 3 megapixels or larger, the photo is automatically resized to 3 megapixels. When the lens is shifted back to the wide-end, the picture size is set to the original size automatically. The original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3 megapixels.
Great Photography Is Not Only from Professional Photographers Anymore -- Intelligent Auto Mode
Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. This mode is also further advanced with the inclusion of the Intelligent Exposure feature and digital red-eye correction, integrated in the DMC-FX36. Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur are built into all Lumix cameras, as the industrys most advanced countermeasures against blurring. Both image stabilizing technologies have been further advanced in detection accuracy and correction effect thanks to the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV.
In addition to these two paramount anti-blurring technologies, Panasonic continues pursuing the ideal that anyone at any technical level of photography should be able to take beautiful pictures with ease, by incorporating the Intelligent Auto mode. Increasing the number of scene modes is one thing and taking advantage of them is another, and thats where the Intelligent Scene Selector comes in. It automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the scene youre going to take from among the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. The Face Detection system helps the camera to recognize human faces and to focus and set the exposure automatically. Up to 15 faces can be recognized simultaneously. Plus, with the DMC-FX36, the red-eye effect can be digitally corrected automatically. The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focusing on the subject even without pressing the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from every shooting opportunity by minimizing the AF time.
A newly incorporated Intelligent Exposure function increases the exposure only in under-exposed areas by detecting the brightness level part-by-part in the picture. If the background includes the sky, which tends to be easily washed out, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to keep the setting slightly under-exposed to prevent wash-out while brightening the darkened area by increasing the ISO only in that area . If the background of an indoor portrait receives insufficient lighting from a flash and becomes dark, the ISO sensitivity is raised in only the low-lit area to make it brighter without causing graininess in the subject's face The result is a picture with well-balanced exposure on the whole.
These multi-capable functions happen automatically, so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change -- the powerful Intelligent Auto Mode does all the work for you. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography in the High-Definition Era
All Lumix cameras can take 1920x1080 pixel HD (high-definition) quality photos that perfectly fit a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV for full-screen viewing. The new DMC-FX36 even records dynamic HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480).
With newly added HD component output capability, you can enjoy watching still and motion pictures in stunning HD quality taken by your DMC-FX36 by simply connecting the camera to a TV via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).
The DMC-FX36 newly provides slideshows complete with music. Just select the pictures you want to show and choose the mood that best matches your selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, and you'll get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments. If you make the slideshow with HD photos in 1920 x 1080 pixels, you can also enjoy watching an impressive HD slideshow with music on a large-screen HDTV by using the optional component cable.
High-Speed, High-Quality Image-Processing LSI Further Evolves into the Venus Engine IV
A new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features more advanced signal processing technology for rendering even higher-quality images.
Notably, parallel noise reduction in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing systems, a technology established by the preceding Venus Engine III, gains a more sophisticated process. First, the luminance noise is two-dimensionally separated into high-frequency and low-frequency noises and only the low-frequency noise, which tends to be conspicuous, is eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noise that greatly influences resolution. Second, the information of the change point between colors is minutely stored for precise determination of edges, thus color bleeding is dramatically suppressed. This not only produces a clearer image in high ISO sensitivity recording, but also faithfully reproduces details in low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity.
The Venus Engine IV also elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S., which prevents hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which suppresses motion blur.
Featured in the DMC-FX36, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.005 second and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the DMC-FX36 can snap 2.5 shots per second at full resolution.* And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode,** it fires off an incredible 6 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,*** which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full.
The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-FX36 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.****
*Max. 5 images in standard mode/ 3 images in fine mode.
** In 2-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording.
***The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.
**** In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording
Advanced 2.5-inch Large Intelligent LCD with 230,000-dot High Resolution for Easy Shooting and Playback
The DMC-FX36 incorporates an easy-to-see, large, 2.5-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy.
The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.
Other Features
The new DMC-FX36 features a variety of functionalities to expand the convenience and fun for users to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.
The energy-efficient Venus Engine IV imaging engine contributes to the long battery life of the DMC-FX36, making it possible to shoot around 290 shots on a single battery charge* despite the large, bright LCD. A total of 21 scene modes help you to take more beautiful pictures in a wide range of situations. Also interesting is the Title Edit* function, which allows text to be input as additional information for the picture, for example, names of children or pets, and travel places. This information, as well as dates, which can be helpful when making a photo album, can be stamped on photos with the Text Stamp function whether you print them yourself at home or have a photo shop do them. Around 50 MB of internal memory is built-in to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording and copying.
As design improvements, all new Lumix cameras incorporate a REC/PLAYBACK mode switch. This helps the photographer to instantly switch between recording and playback modes, while always knowing which mode the camera is in. The GUI (Graphic User Interface) has been upgraded to look more futuristic in terms of design and color while maintaining the visibility of characters.
The major features mentioned above can be quickly understood with the newly installed slideshow program called Demo mode.
The DMC-FX36 is compatible with an optional marine case (DMW-MCFX36) with which users can shoot underwater while scuba diving, etc.
*Based on the CIPA standard.
DMC-FX36 Specifications
DMC-FX36 : S-Silver, K-Black, P-Pink, W-White, N-Gold*
*Availability of colors varies depending on the sales area.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 94.7 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm (3.73 x 2.04 x 0.87 in)
Weight Approx.125g (0.28 Ib) Approx.146g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.32 lb)
Camera Effective Pixels10.1 Mega pixels
Image Sensor 1/2.33", 10.7 Total Mega Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
Optical Zoom 4x
Extra Optical Zoom 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4.8x for 7Mega, 5.7x for 5Mega, 7.1x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4.8x for 6Mega, 5.7x for 4.5Mega, 7.1x for 2.5Mega
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4.8x for 5.5Mega, 5.7x for 3.5Mega, 7.1x for 2Mega
Digital Zoom4x
(Max. 16.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
(Max. 28.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focal Length
f=4.4-17.6mm (35mm Equiv.: 25-100mm)
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
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7 elements in 6 groups
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(4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture
Wide: F2.8 - F8 Tele: F5.6 - F8
Optical Image Stabilizer
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Focusing Area
Normal: 50cm - infinity
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Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard : wide 5cm/Tele 50cm - infinity
AF Metering
Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot
Focus
Normal / Macro, Quick AF On/Off
AF Assist Lamp
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
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(High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
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White Balance Adjustment (?10steps, except for auto set)
Exposure
Program AE
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Backlight Compensation
Yes (at Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing
+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
Rec Mode (Mode Dial)
Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Motion Picture, Clipboard, Scene 1, Scene 2
Scene Mode
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait,
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Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst,
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Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Underwater
Shutter Speed
8-1/2000 sec, Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Self Timer
2sec / 10sec
Auto Review
1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Color Mode
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)
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DPOF corresponding
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Image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)
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+ QuickTime
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Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Recording Image Size
Still Image:
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4:3 Aspect Ratio:
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3648 x 2736 pixels, 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels,
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1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
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3:2 Aspect Ratio:
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3648 x 2432 pixels, 3072 x 2048 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels
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16:9 Aspect Ratio:
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3648 x 2056, 3072 x 1728 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels,1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality
Fine / Standard
Motion Picture
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
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16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
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HD?16:9 Aspect Ratio?: 1280x720 30fps, 15fps
Burst Shooting Mode
Full-Resolution Image
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2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 mages (Fine Mode)
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High-speed Burst Mode:
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Approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting
Yes
Intelligent Exposure
Yes
Digital Red Eye Correction
Yes
Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume
No / No
Zoom in Motion Picture Recording
No
Still Image Rec. with Audio
5 sec
Audio Dubbing
Max. 10sec
Real-time histogram
Yes
Composition Guide line
Yes (2 patterns)
Built-in-Memory
approx. 50MB
Scene Mode Help Screen
Yes
Auto Angle Detection
Yes
Travel Date / World Time
Yes / Yes
Title Edit
Yes
Text Stamp
Yes
Built-in-Flash
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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0.6 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
LCD Monitor
2.5" TFT LCD Display (230K dots), Field of View : approx. 100%
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AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High angle mode
Playback mode
[REC]/[Play] Selector switch
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30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, calendar display,
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zoomed playback (16x max.), playback of favorite pictures,
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image rotation, Resizing (selectable number of pixels),
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trimming, protection, aspect conv. DPOF print setting ?
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Creating still pictures from a motion picture
Slideshow Mode
Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable)
Category Playback
Yes (in slideshow mode and normal playback)
OSD language
English,Chinese(Traditional),Chinese(Simplified), Arabian, Persian
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Thai, Korean, Japanese,
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German,French,Italian,Spanish, Russian
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*Vary depending on the sales area.
Recording Media
Built-in Memory
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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard(Still image only)
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed
Direct Print
PictBridge
Power
Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000mAh) (Included)
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AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.)
290 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-
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ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)
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USB Driver
Standard Accessories
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case
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AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM
