Panasonic’s HD Digital Snapper May 28, 2007
Read more Digital cameras , Gadgets , Gizmodo UK , HD
Panasonic has launched a new, compact digital snapper with a whopping 12.2 megapixels and the unusual ability to record high-definition video.
The new Lumix DMC- FX100 arrives in July and significantly boosts the company’s current high-end offering, which tops out at 7.2 megapixels. It can take photos in 4:3 mode and there are also four 16:9 widescreen modes with image resolution up to 4000 x 2248 pixels.
Video can be recorded at up to 1280 x 720 at 15 frames per second, but don’t expect to fit much on the 27Mb of internal memory. You will need some decent SD Cards to make the most of this feature. The camera boasts a brand spanking new and “exclusive” 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens features, with 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8 brightness, 1/1.72-inch large CCD and Intelligent Image Stabilisation with Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control.
There’s also an impressive high speed burst mode that will let you shoot 8 photos per second at full resolution. The FX100 has a 2.5in LCD screen, weighs 0.33lb and will be available in silver and black.
Jump now for a peek at the black version. No prices yet. - Martin Lynch
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That's one brilliant piece of technology, and the HD capabilities will doubtless yield high sales – that is, if the price isn't ludicrous (and it will be – that mega pixel count is enough to put it around the £500 mark without the HD video).