What you really want is one camera that does every single thing you want very well, weighs less than your computer, and is easy to use, right? But, let's be realistic--that's just not gonna happen in this lifetime. Unless, you grab this Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Digital Camera (Red).
It has an ultra wide-angle 24mm (35mm equivalent) lens, naturally. Plus, the 20x super zoom gives you an extremely long 480mm telephoto lens. And that 24-480mm lens is made by Leica. There's a high res 14.1MP MOS sensor, full 1920 x 1080 60p high definition video with Dolby stereo sound, and it focuses in a lightning-fast 0.1 second.
POWER O.I.S. image stabilization keeps your images sharp and clear, even shooting in dim light, taking extreme close-up macro shots, or using the longest telephoto setting. There's even an Active Mode that helps to keep your videos from jumping around. The Venus Engine processor and Intelligent Noise Reduction System deliver the best image quality possible. A host of creative functions and modes like Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama Shot, burst shooting of 10 frames per second at full 14.1PM resolution, and color modes galore will help you make every photo and every video you create an inspiration.
There's also built-in GPS for geo-tagging your pictures, and displaying the location from any of the more than 1,000,000 landmarks included. Intelligent ISO control/motion detection, AF tracking for moving subjects, and touch-screen operation of focus, exposure, AF tracking, zoom, and manual operation make this one of the easiest cameras ever to use. A 3D photo mode lets you explore the 3D world with your photos and the Handheld Night Shot mode allows you to take gorgeous photos at night--without a tripod! The large, bright 3" 460K-dot LCD makes composing and viewing your images a treat.
All of this comes in a compact package that measures just 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1" and weighs only 6.49 oz! The Lumix DMC-ZS20 is ready for action.
Features
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 104.9 x 58.9 x 28.2 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.11 inch) |
Weight | Approx. 184g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.41 lb) Approx. 206g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.45 lb) |
Optics | |
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Camera Effective Pixels | 14.1 Megapixels |
Sensor SizaTotal Pixels/Filter | 1/2.33-inch High Sensitivity Mos Sensor / 15.3 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter |
Aperture | F3.3 - 6.4 / Mutistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 8.0 (W), F6.4 - 8.0 (T)) |
Optical Zoom | 20x |
Focal Length | f=4.3 - 86.0mm (24 - 480mm in 35mm equiv.) (28-560mm in 35mm equiv. in video recording) |
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) | 28.1x (4:3 / 7M), 33.8x (4:3 / 5M), 42.2x (under 3M) |
Intellingent Zoom | 40x |
Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 12 elements in 10 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses) |
2 Speed Zoom | Yes |
Optical Image Stabilizer | Power O.I.S. (On with Active Mode(only for motion picture) / Off) |
Digital Zoom | 4x |
Focusing Area | Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ motion picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity |
AF Assist Lamp | Yes |
Focus | Normal, AF Macro, Zoom Macro Quick AF On/Off(On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF(only for motion picture) AF Tracking |
AF Metering | Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area |
ShutterSpeed | approx. 15 - 1/2000 sec |
Recording | |
File Format | Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3) 3D Image: MPO Motion picture: AVCHD, MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG (only for High Speed Video) |
Mode Dial/ Mode Button | Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, C1, C2, 3D Photo, SCN, Creative Control |
Creative Control Mode | Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus |
Still Image Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed Video |
Continuous Shotting Mode | Full- Resolution Image: 10 frames/sec Max. 10 images with AF Tracking: 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec Max.100 images Intelligent Burst Shooting High- speed Burst: approx. 40 frames/sec (recorded in 5M) approx. 60 frames/sec (recorded in 2.5M) |
Motion Picture Recording | [HD Video] 1920 x 1080 pixels, 50p (GPH: 28Mbps, PSH: 28Mbps / AVCHD) 1920 x 1080 pixels, 50i (GFS: 17Mbps, FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) 1280 x 720 pixels, 50p(GS: 17Mbps, SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) 1920 x 1080 pixels, 25 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) 1280 x 720 pixels, 25 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) [STD Video] 640 x 480 pixels, 25 fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) [High Speed Video] 320 x 240 pixels, 220 fps (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD (Continuous recordable time motion picture) | approx. 55 min (GPH, PSH), 65 min (GFS, FSH) |
MP4 (Continuous recordable time motion picture) | approx. 70 min (FHD) |
AVCHD (Actual recordable time motion pictures) | approx. 55 min (GPH, PSH), 65 min (GFS, FSH) |
MP4 (Actual recordable time motion pictures) | approx. 40 min (FHD) |
Exposure | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV |
Auto (AE) Bracketing | 1/3 -1EV step, Max +/-1EV, 3 frames |
Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Still Picture Recording | [1:1] 3232x3232 (10.5M) / 2736x2736 (7.5M EZ) / 2304x2304 (5.5M EZ)/ 1920x1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536x1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480x480 (0.2M EZ) [4:3] 4320x3240 (14M) / 3648x2736 (10M EZ) / 3072x2304 (7M EZ)/ 2560X1920 (5M EZ) / 2048X1536 (3M EZ) / 640x480 (0.3M EZ) [3:2] 4320x2880 (12.5M) / 3648x2432 (9M EZ) / 3072x2048 (6M EZ)/ 2560x1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048x1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640x424 (0.3M EZ) [16:9] 4320x2432 (10.5M) / 3648x2056 (7.5M EZ) / 3072x1728 (5.5M EZ)2560x1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920x1080 (2M EZ) / 640x360 (0.2M EZ) |
Image Quality | Fine / Standard (3D mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard ) |
White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set White Balance Adjustment |
Color Mode / Color Effect / My Color | Color Mode : Standard, Black&White, Sepia, Vivid (in P / A / S / M mode), Happy (only in iA mode) |
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-eye removal) | Yes |
GPS | Yes |
Zoom in Motion Picture | Yes |
Self Timer | 2sec / 10sec |
Playback | |
Playback Mode | Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback(Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, GPS Area, Travel, Category, Favorites), Calendar Playback |
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback | 12,30-thumbnails / Yes (Touch Magnification) |
Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback | Yes / No |
Set Favourites / Rotate Image | Yes / No |
Show Histogram | Yes |
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection | Yes / Yes |
Retouch | Creative Retouch / Auto Retouch |
Resiza / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Levelling | Yes / Yes / No / No |
Copy / Tittle Edit / Text Stamp | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Cut Animation | Yes |
Video Divide | Yes |
PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
Setup | |
OSD Language | English, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Persian, Vietnum |
Others | |
LCD Monitor | 3.0"(7.5cm) TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (460K dots), AR Coating Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode |
Built in Flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Built in Memory | Approx. 12MB |
Microphone / Speaker | Stereo / Mono |
Interface | miniHDMI, AV Output (PAL/NTSC), USB2.0 High speed |
Power | Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895mAh) AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Included, connect with USB cable, playback only) |
Battery life (approx.) | 260 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1 |
Included Software | LUMIX Map Tool PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 Premium Edition Adobe Reader |
Standard Accessories | Battery Pack, AC adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, DVD (Map Included) |
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