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 Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 8 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 8.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 8.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 18.0 x |
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| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture | 4.2 |
| Focal length equiv | 28 - 504 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Autofocus | Spotus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 11.81 in |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
| Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
| Image stabiliser |
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| Filter thread | yes |
| Folded optics | no |
| Filter diameter | 2.17 in |
| Camera shutter type |
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|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 60.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
| Histogram | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 6 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Voice recording | no |
| Weight | 12.63 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.61 in |
| Height | 2.96 in |
| Depth | 3.47 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 710.0 mAh |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | no |
| Calendar | yes |
| Image editing modes |
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| ISO Auto | yes |
|---|---|
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
| White balance presets | 4 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| Screen size | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 207000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Maximum resolution | 848 x 480 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
| Camera playback |
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| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 27.0 mB |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
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Barely half a year after the introduction of the DMC-FZ8, Panasonic added another model to its popular range of compact 'super zoom' Lumix cameras in the shape of the FZ18. Although obviously based on the FZ8 (they are externally almost identical), the FZ18 doesn't replace it; it's a sort of 'big brother' with a bigger zoom, more pixels and a smattering of new features.
Has Panasonic's super-zoom range finally come of age?
With a huge 28-504mm 18x zoom and optical image stabilisation, Panasonic's new flagship is hard to fault
Barely half a year after the introduction of the DMC-FZ8, Panasonic added another model to its popular range of compact 'super zoom' Lumix cameras in the shape of the FZ18. Although obviously based on the FZ8 (they are externally almost identical), the FZ18 doesn't replace it; it's a sort of 'big brother' with a bigger zoom, more pixels and a smattering of new features.
A lightweight digicam with an optically-stabilised 18x optical zoom lens, RAW+JPEG support and a full range of adjustments.Successor to the successful FZ8 model, Panasonic's latest long-zoom digicam, the DMC-FZ18 sports an 8-megapixel imager and a massive 18x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens that covers an equivalent focal length range from 28mm to 504mm. Otherwise the two models are superficially quite similar, although the FZ18's image stabiliser is accessed via the menu instead of through a dedicated button. Internally some sigificant changes have been made in the newer model.
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Panasonic's FZ18 is a solid ultra-zoom camera. While the price tag is high, many users would be better served spending that money on an SLR, whereas those after a huge zoom lens and a mass of features along with several beginner-friendly shooting modes may find what they're looking for here.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
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Panasonic's latest digicam boasts a whopping 18X zoom and backs it up with sharp and steady shots.
