An Easy-to-use AA-Battery Compact Digital Camera
With Manual Operation with 30mm Wide Angle(LZ10) /32 mm(LZ8) 5x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens
10.1-Megapixel DMC-LZ10 and 8.1-Megapixel DMC-LZ8
Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX 10.1-megapixel DMC-LZ10 with 30mm wide angle (35 mm equivalent: 30-150mm) and DMC-LZ8 with 32mm (35 mm equivalent: 32-160mm) 5x optical zoom Leica DC lens with both excellent optical performance and compactness of the lens unit perfectly combined. The CCD has been upgraded to 10.1-megapixel (DMC-LZ10) and 8.1-megapixel (DMC-LZ8) high resolution and newly adopted manual control over aperture and shutter speed help the camera to serve as an ideal multi-functional tool to enjoy creative photography. 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. Yet the profile of the camera is substantially refined to much look slimmer and compact compared to the predecessor DMC-LZ7.
The new DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 feature the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; 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 a human face to set the focus and appropriate exposure for it automatically. 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 DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 boast 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 12 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. Both external and internal design are reexamined throughout, allowing DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 look much slimmer and more compact thanks to the newly developed lens unit while the well-reputed grip is succeeded from the predecessor.
For photographers who would like to enjoy taking beautiful pictures successfully or for those who would like to experience a creative photography, the DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 offer best solution to the respective needs. The DMC-LZ10 is available in silver and black and the DMC-LZ8 is in silver, with sophisticated metal-finished front panel.*
*Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.
30mm wide angle(LZ10)* / 32mm(LZ8)* 5x optical zoom Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens and 10.1-megapixel(DMC-LZ10) / 8.1-megapixel(LZ8) High Resolution CCD
The 10.1-megapixel DMC-LZ10 packages a 30mm* wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, and 8.1-megapixel DMC-LZ8 packages a 32mm* Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, both with 5x optical zoom into a compact body. Comprising seven elements in six groups, including three aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit achieves an outstanding slimness yet passes Leica's stringent standards to deliver an exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 8.9x (LZ10) or 8.0x (LZ8) by using the center part of the CCD.
The Easy Zoom feature shifts the lens instantly to full 5x optical zoom power at the touch of a dedicated button, and with a second touch, the zoom ratio is further extended to 8.9x (LZ10) or 8.0x (LZ8) by activating the Extra Optical Zoom function*.
In addition, newly adopted iris diaphragm allows the camera to have a manual control.
*35mm film camera equivalent: 30-150mm(LZ10), 32-160mm (LZ8)
*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 iA(Intelligent Auto) mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. 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. 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.
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.
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-LZ10 and LZ8, 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-LZ10 and LZ8 can snap 2.5 shots per second at full resolution.** And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode,*** it fires off an incredible 5 (LZ10) / 5.5 (LZ8) 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 new High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.***
*Not including auto focusing time
**Max. 5 (LZ10) / 7 (LZ8) images in standard mode, 3 (LZ10) / 4 (LZ8) 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
High Operational Ease with Intuitive Manual Control and Advanced Scene Mode
The DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 adopt a manual control function that allows users to set aperture and shutter?speed manually in the three mode; A-aperture priority, S-shutter speed priority and M-manual. Together with the powerful 5x optical zoom, this function helps to express the photographer's intention in the picture, for example, to show a water flow of a river. One additional function that broadens the fun of photography is an Advanced Scene Mode, that provides the users finer control over some frequently-used scene modes; Portrait, Sports, Landscape and Night portrait. Selecting the Portrait or Sports mode and youll further have options to define whether it is in outdoor or indoor. Selecting Landscape mode, youll have options to specify if youre going to take nature or architecture. Thus more suitable compensation for the scene will be available on the picture to get the best results. On the other hand, you can simply select the original mode or select Creative mode that even adds manual controls over an aperture or a shutter speed to the optimized setting of the mode.
2.5-inch Large, 230,000-dot High-resolution LCD for Easy Shooting and Playback
The DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 incorporate 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 12 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.
Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography
The Lumix camera further offers wide variety of options to expand fun of photography. Both DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 newly provide 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.
All Lumix cameras can take 1920x1080 pixel high-definition quality photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen (16:9) TV. Panasonic has long focused on making photography more enjoyable, such as by letting people view their images easily on a Panasonic Viera TV with internal SD card slot.
For the motion picture, the DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8 can record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480). The WVGA motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) TV perfectly, to offer extremely impressive viewing.
Other Features
The DMC-LZ10 and LZ8 runs on AA batteries, which are easily available anywhere so that you don't have to worry about the battery life wherever you go. The DMC-LZ10 shoots 160 images and DMC-LZ8 shoots 180 images with included Alkaline batteries and 460(LZ10) /470(LZ8) images with optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2600mAh)*.
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.
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. A total of 18 scene modes and Advanced Scene Mode help you to take more beautiful pictures in a wide range of situations.
Around 20 MB of internal memory is built to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording and copying. Newly added speaker let you enjoy the slide show with music or a motion picture with voice on the high resolution LCD of the camera. The major features mentioned above can be quickly understood with the newly installed slideshow program called Demo mode.
*Based on the CIPA standard.
DMC-LZ10/ DMC-LZ8 Specifications
DMC-LZ10 : S-Silver, K-Black*
DMC-LZ8: S-Silver*
*Availability of color varies depending on the sales area.
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DMC-LZ10 / DMC-LZ8
Dimensions (W x H x D) 97.5 x 62.0 x 33.3 mm (3.84 x 2.44 x 1.31 in)
Weight Approx. 141g (0.31IB) Approx. 188g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.41 lb)
Camera Effective Pixels LZ10: 10.1 Mega pixels, LZ8: 8.1 Mega pixels
Image Sensor
LZ10: 1/2.33" 10.7 Total Mega Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
LZ8: 1/2.5" 8.32 Total Mega Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
Optical Zoom 4x Extra Optical Zoom
LZ10:
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 5.9x for 7Mega, 7.1x for 5Mega, 8.9x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 5.9x for 6Mega, 7.1x for 4.5Mega, 8.9x for 2.5Mega
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 5.9x for 5.5Mega, 7.1x for 3.5Mega, 8.9x for 2Mega
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LZ8:
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 6.4x for 5Mega, 8.0x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 6.4x for 4.5Mega, 8.0x for 2.5Mega
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 6.4x for 3.5Mega, 8.0x for 2Mega
Digital Zoom 4x ( Max. 20.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
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LZ10: (Max. 35.6x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
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LZ8: (Max. 31.9x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focal Length
LZ10: f=5.2-26mm (35mm Equiv.: 30-150mm)
LZ8: f=5.2-26mm (35mm Equiv.: 32-160mm)
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
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7 elements in 6 groups
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(3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture
Wide: F3.3 - F8 Tele: F5.9 - F8
Optical Image Stabilizer
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity
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Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - 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
White Balance Adjustment (?10steps, except for auto set)
Exposure
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
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/ Center Weighted/ Spot
Rec Mode (Mode Dial)
Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture?Priority), S(Shutter Priority), M(Manual) mode
Motion Picture, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Scene
Scene Mode
LZ10:
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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
Advanced Scene mode (Portrait 5,Scenery 4,Sports 4, Night Portrait 4)
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LZ8:
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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
Advanced Scene mode (Portrait 5,Scenery 4,Sports 4, Night Portrait 4)
Shutter Speed
Program AE : 1-1/2000 sec
Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE : 8-1/2000 sec
Manual : 60-1/2000sec.
Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
Self Timer
2sec / 10sec
Auto Review
1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Picture Adjustment
Contrast : ?2steps
Sharpness : ?2steps
Saturation : ?2steps
Noise Reduction : ?2steps
Color Mode
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
LZ10:
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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
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LZ8:
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Still Image:
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4:3 Aspect Ratio:
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3264 x 2448 pixels, 2560 x 1920pixels, 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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3264 x 2176 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels
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16:9 Aspect Ratio:
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3264 x 1840 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
Burst Shooting Mode
LZ10:
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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. 5 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
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LZ8:
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Full-Resolution Image
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2.5 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode)
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High-speed Burst Mode:
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Approx. 5.5 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting
Yes
Intelligent Exposure
No
Digital Red Eye Correction
No
Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume
Yes / No
Zoom in Motion Picture Recording
No
Still Image Rec. with Audio
No
Audio Dubbing
No
Real-time histogram
Yes
Composition Guide line
Yes (2 patterns)
Built-in-Memory
approx. 20MB
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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0.5 - 6.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.8m (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 ?
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
AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full speed
Direct Print
PictBridge
Power
2x AA Batteries
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AC Adaptor(DMW-AC6)* (Input: 110-240V AC) via DC Coupler(DMW-DCC2)* *Optional
Battery life (approx.)
160 (LZ10) / 180 (LZ8) images with Alkaline Batteries (included)*1
260 (LZ10) / 270 (LZ8) images with Oxyride Batteries (optional)*1
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460(LZ10) / 470 (LZ8) images with Ni-MH Batteries (optional)*1
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-
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ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)
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USB Driver
Standard Accessories
Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Cable, Strap, CD-ROM, 2x Alkaline AA Batteries
*1. Shooting conditions: 23?C with 50% humidity; LCD on; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).
