Panasonic have launched the new LUMIX SZ5 compact camera with 10x optical zoom lens and built in Wi-Fi.
| Lumix SZ5 in Compact Cameras
Panasonic have launched the LUMIX SZ5 – a Wi-Fi enabled slim and stylish camera.
The camera boasts a 14 megapixel sensor and 10x optical zoom, enabling you to boost the quality of your daily photography.
Price and availability to be confirmed.
Key Features:
- Remote smartphone operation: With advanced smartphone compatibility, you can access the LUMIX SZ5’s Live View and control the zoom and shutter, directly from your Android or iOS device. You can also use your smartphone to edit images directly and use its GPS functionality to tag the location of your image.
- Wi-Fi connectivity allows easy sharing: Through the Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) - which is active even when using a smartphone - you can securely transmit data to preferred devices quickly and easily.
- Home networking functionality: With DLNA functionality, the LUMIX SZ5 is able to share your images and videos with a variety of compatible devices. You can remotely view images on your Smart VIERA TV, and push images and videos to other devices in your home.
- Boost the quality of your everyday photography: With a 14-megapixel sensor; a 10x optical zoom; a 25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMER lens; and 720p MP4 movie recording, the LUMIX SZ5 allows detailed image and video capture wherever you are.
Panasonic say:
“The LUMIX SZ5 provides rich connectivity options – from Wi-Fi, to DLNA to smartphone compatibility – which make posting your images and videos online easier than ever. It also features remote operation possibilities via your smartphone.”
“With a 14-megapixel sensor, a 10x optical zoom, and a 25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMER lens, the LUMIX SZ5 provides the functionality to create beautiful images, wherever you are. Alongside the remote smartphone operation possibilities, the LUMIX SZ5 also features a wide range of other modes and functionalities to boost the creativity of your photos and give them your own personal touch.”
For more information, visit Panasonic's website.
Panasonic Lumix SZ5 Specifications
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.1 - f/5.9 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 25mm - 250mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 10x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Pixels | 14Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 4320 | |
| Pixels (H) | 3240 | |
| Sensor Type | CCD | |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33 | |
| Sensor Size (width) | No Data | |
| Sensor Size (height) | No Data | |
| Aspect Ratio |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3in | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 5cm | |
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/1600sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 8sec | |
| Bulb mode | No | |
| Exp modes |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 1600 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-2 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 1.5fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 25 | |
| Stereo Sound | No | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | No | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Storage | ||
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| File Type |
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 250shots | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | Battery Pack, AC adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 120g | |
| Width | 104.1mm | |
| Height | 57.6mm | |
| Depth | 20.8mm | |
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