The black Lumix DMC-ZS30 Digital Camera from Panasonic is a versatile, high-quality compact camera with a 20x optical zoom lens, manual exposure control, Wi-Fi connectivity and touch-control LCD screen. Its 18.1MP MOS sensor and new Venus Engine image processor provide low-noise images, accurate colors and fast performance and its 20x optical zoom lens stretches from ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto lengths for a wide range of shooting applications. This Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens offers the 35mm equivalent focal length of a 24-480mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.3 at the wide-angle end. This aperture is wide enough to capture low light action and the camera's Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization will compensate for camera shake to provide clear photos and videos when shooting at the telephoto lengths that this lens offers. If you need to reach a bit further, a 40x Intelligent Digital Zoom feature is also available. Aspherical and Extra-low Dispersion lens elements and Nano Surface Coating minimize aberrations and flaring for sharply rendered images.
Full HD 1080p video recording with built-in stereo sound is supported by the ZS30 and a dedicated one-touch button will take you instantly from photo mode to video. You can also shoot still images while recording a video without cutting the video. Slow- and fast-motion video and multiple lower resolution recording is also possible and 5-Axis Correction minimizes blurring across the entire shooting range. A 3.0" 920k-dot Touch-control LCD screen is provided for composition and playback. You can control autofocus, zoom, shutter and playback with simple gestures on the touch-screen. It also features an auto level gauge to keep your images straight.
The DMC-ZS30 has built-in Wi-Fi and by downloading the Panasonic Image App to your iOS or Android smart phone or tablet, you can wirelessly send your shots to your device for instant sharing and storage. The App also allows you to use your device as a remote control for shooting and viewing photos and HD video. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows you to connect camera to phone with just a touch and sharing images with a friend's phone is just as easy. Direct upload to social networking sites, auto transfer and wireless TV playback are all possible with the Image App. The camera also has built-in GPS with geo-tagging, mapping and compass functions.
The ZS30 offers full resolution burst shooting of 10 frames per second and its Intelligent Auto mode allows the camera to set the optimal adjustments while you compose and shoot. If you want your settings to be even more specific, 18 individual photo Scene Modes, such as Panorama, Sunset or Night Portrait, offer predefined settings that correspond to the scene you are shooting. High Dynamic Range is included to capture balanced shots of scenes that contain both dark shadows and bright areas. Four photo aspect ratios in multiple resolutions are available (4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square-shaped 1:1) and manual exposure control is supported so you can adjust aperture and shutter speed to create images exactly the way you envision.
For expressive imaging, Creative Control and Creative Retouch allow you to add 14 artistic effects before or after you shoot, for example Retro look, Toy Effect or One Point Color. Creative Panorama offers the same effects on panorama images and Creative Control is also supported in video mode.
The DMC-ZS30 is conveniently powered by both a conventional AC adapter and via the USB input, so you can use your computer to charge your camera. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 image management software is included with your purchase.
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 108.3 x 58.9 x 27.7 mm / (4.26 x 2.32 x 1.09 inch) |
Weight | Approx. 172g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.38 lb) / Approx. 198g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.44 lb) |
Optics | |
Pixels | |
Camera Effective Pixels | 18.1 Megapixels |
Sensor | |
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter | 1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor / 18.9 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter |
Lens | null / LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 12 elements in 10 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lens) |
Aperture | F3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage 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) | 24.5x (4:3 / 12M), 30.0x (4:3 / 8M), 38.2x (4:3 / 5M), 47.8x (Under 3M) |
Intelligent Zoom | 40x |
2- Speed Zoom | Yes |
Optical Image Stabilizer/Five Axis Correction | HYBRID O.I.S.+ (On / Off) / Yes |
Digital Zoom 1 | Max. 4x |
Focus | null / Normal, AF Macro, Macro Zoom, Touch AF/AE / Quick AF (On/Off, On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF(only for motion picture) / AF Tracking |
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 (On/Off) |
AF Metering | Face / AF Tracking / Touch Area (in Touch AF/AE)/ 23-Area / 1-Area / Spot |
Shutter | |
Shutter Speed | approx. 4 - 1/2000 sec / 15sec / 30sec in Sarry Sky mode |
Finder | |
Viewfinder | - |
Recording | |
File | |
File Format | Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3) / 3D Image: MPO / Motion picture: AVCHD, MP4 |
Recording Modes | |
Mode Dial / Mode Button | Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, C1, C2,Panorama Shot, SCN, Creative Control |
Creative Control mode | Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
Still Image Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed Video, 3D Photo |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Full- Resolution Image: 10 frames/sec Max. 6 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/3M/0.3M for 4:3, 4.5M/2.5M/0.3M for 3:2, 3.5M/2M/0.2M for 16:9, 3.5M/2.5M/0.2M for 1:1) / approx. 60 frames/sec (recorded in 2.5M/0.3M for 4:3, 3M/0.3M for 3:2, 3.5M/0.2M for 16:9, 2M/0.2M for 1:1) / Flash burst shooting |
Motion Picture Recording (*2) | |
HD Video | 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p (FHD: 28Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (FHD: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p (HD: 17Mpbs, HD: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) |
STD Video | 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) |
High Speed Video | 1280 x 720 pixels, 120fps (HD) / 640 x 480 pixels, 240fps (VGA) |
Continuous recordable time (motion pictures) | |
AVCHD | approx. 75 min (FHD / 60p), 80min (FHD / 60i) |
MP4 | approx. 90 min (FHD) |
Actual recordable time (motion pictures) | |
AVCHD | approx. 30 min (FHD / 60p), 35min (FHD / 60i) |
MP4 | approx. 40 min (FHD) |
Exposure Parameters | |
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 / 6400 * (* Extended ISO) / High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Picture Quality | |
Still Picture Recording | [1:1] 3664x3664 (10.5M) / 2992x2992 (7.5M EZ) / 2448x2448 (6M EZ)/ 1920x1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536x1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480x480 (0.2M EZ) / [4:3] 4896x3672 (18M) / 4000x3000 (12M EZ) / 3264x2448 (8M EZ)/ 2560X1920 (5M EZ) / 2048X1536 (3M EZ) / 640x480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4896x3264 (16M) / 4000x2672 (10.5M EZ) / 3264x2176 (7M EZ)/ 2560x1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048x1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640x424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] 4896x2752 (13.5M) / 4000x2248 (9M EZ) / 3264x1840 (6M 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 (Except Auto) |
Photo Style / Film Mode | - |
Color Mode / Color Effect / My color | Color Mode : Standard, Black&White, Sepia, Vivid (in P, A, S, M), Happy (only in iA mode) |
Aspect Bracketing |  - |
Other | |
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) | Yes |
GPS | Yes(GPS / GLONASS) / Map / GPS LOG |
Wi-FI | IEEE 802.11b/g/n / 2412MHz - 2462MHz (1-11ch) / WPA / WPA2 / Infurastracture mode / WPS / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Button |
NFC | Yes |
Zoom in Motion Picture | Yes |
Self Timer | 2sec / 10sec |
Playback | |
Display | |
Playback Mode 2 | All, Slideshow, Filtering Play(Picture Only, Video Only, 3D Play, GPS Area Play, Map, Travel, Category Selection, Select Date, Favorite), Calendar |
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback | 12,30-thumbnails / Yes (Touch Magnification) |
Calendar Display / Dual- Image Playback | Yes / No |
Set Favorites / Rotate Image | Yes / No |
Show Histogram | Yes |
Show Highlights | - |
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection | Yes / Yes |
Edit | |
Retouch | Creative Retouch / Auto Retouch |
Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Leveling | Yes / Yes / No / No |
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Cut Animation | Yes |
Video Divide | Yes |
PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
Setup | |
OSD language | English, Spanish |
Others | |
Monitor | |
LCD Monitor 3 | 3.0"(7.5cm) TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (920K dots), Multi-Touch / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power Monitor mode, Power Monitor mode |
Flash | |
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) |
Media | |
Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Built- in- Memory | Approx. 12MB |
Audio | |
Microphone / Speaker | Stereo / Mono |
Power 4 | null / Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V / 1250mAh / 4.5Wh) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Included, connect with USB cable, playback only) |
Battery life (approx.) | 300 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1 |
Standard Package | |
Included Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE / Adobe Reader |
Standard Accessories | Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, DVD-ROM |
Further Specifications | |
NOTE | *1 / Recording conditions by CIPA standard / - CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. / - Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. / - Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). / - Using the supplied battery. / - Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [ON].) / - Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. / - Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. / - Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. / *2 / - These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. / - The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use. / - Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc. / - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] in [FHD/60p]/[FHD/60i] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. / - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 (DMC-TZ40) Digital Camera (Black) (Free 8GB Memory Card + Case & Special Cleaning Kit)
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