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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Camera - 10.1 Megapixel, 18x zoom + BONUS 7" Digital Photo Frame
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is a compact bridge camera that sports a Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with a massive 18x zoom that covers the focal range from wide angle 27mm to 486mm telephoto so you can tackle all your shooting situations from landscapes and tight indoor shots to zooming in to distant subjects. Coupled with a 10.1 megapixel sensor and new Venus Engine IV image processor the FZ28 combines high-speed performance with exceptional image quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 also boasts a bright 2.7” 230K LCD monitor with auto backlight compensation and a 201,600-dot Electronic Viewfinder with 100% field of view , iA Intelligent Auto with new AF Tracking, Mega O.I.S. optical image stabilization, RAW file format, Face Detection, Motion Detection , Manual Controls along with a whole host of other smart features. RRP $699.
Movie Feature – captures High Definition video with audio in 16:9 aspect ratio up to 1280 x 720p resolution at 30 frames per second.

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What are the features and how will they benefit you? |
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Dual Image Stabilisation – Mega O.I.S. optical and digital technology works together to counteract blurred images due to shaky hands, subject movement, or when shooting in low-light conditions - important at full zoom where a small movement of the hand can cause a lot of movement at the other end.
18x Leica Zoom Lens – cover a wide range of shooting situations from wide-angle to capture more in your image, to telephoto where you can zoom up close to distant objects. Saves you having to change lenses as you would on a DSLR.
RAW image format – high-quality uncompressed image format that allows you to retain highlights and shadows lost in JPEG compression; also undo or manipulate a range of camera settings such as: colour, white balance, exposure compensation, levels.
iA (Intelligent Auto) – Automatically adjusts your camera for a range of different shooting situations and includes such features as face detection, subject detection (auto-focus tracking), motion detection, red-eye correction, light detection.
Full Manual Controls – allows greater control over a range of camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed to let you unleash your creativity.
HD Output – you can view your HD images or videos on a HDTV using the DMW-HDC2E component cable (sold separately). |
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Battery Charger
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Lens Cap
Lens Cap Strap
Lens Hood
Hood Adaptor
AV Cable
USB Connection Cable
AC Cable
Shoulder Strap
CD-ROM
Instruction Manual
12 Month Warranty from Panasonic Australia
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Specifications of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Camera (from Panasonic Australia)
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DMC-FZ28 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
117.6 x 75.3 x 88.9 mm (4.63 x 2.96 x 3.5 inch) |
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Weight |
Approx. 370g (0.82 lb) Approx. 417g (0.92 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card |
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Camera Effective Pixels |
10.1 Mega pixels |
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Image Sensor |
1/2.33" 10.7 Total Mega Pixels CCD Primary Color Filter |
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Optical Zoom |
18x |
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Extra Optical Zoom |
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 7Mega, 25.7x for 5Mega, 32.1x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 6Mega, 25.7x for 4.5Mega, 32.1x for 2.5Mega 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 5.5Mega, 25.7x for 3.5Mega, 32.1x for 2Mega |
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Digital Zoom |
4x (Max. 72.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 128x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
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Focal Length |
f=4.8-86.4mm (35mm Equiv.: 27-486mm) |
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Lens |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 11 elements in 8 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lenses) |
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Aperture |
Wide: F2.8 - F8.0 Tele: F4.4 - F8? |
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Optical Image Stabilizer |
MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) |
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Conversion lens Compatibility |
Yes |
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Focusing Area |
Normal: Wide 30cm / Tele 200cm - infinity MF / Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 200cm - infinity Tele Macro (Approx. 11x - 18x) : 100cm - infinity |
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AF Metering |
Face / AF tracking / multi-area / 1-area high speed / 1-area / spot |
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Focus |
Normal / Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off AF/MF Switchable, Manual Focus(Joystick), One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking |
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AF Assist Lamp |
?Yes? |
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ISO Sensitivity |
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode :? Auto(1600 - 6400) ) |
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ISO Limit Set |
Yes |
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White Balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Flash / Halogen / Color Temperature / White Set 1 / White Set 2 (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Pin Hole modes) White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, +/-9steps each, Blue/Amber and Magenta/Green bias) |
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Exposure |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift(Program AE mode) |
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Exposure Compensation |
?1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV? |
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Backlight Compensation |
?Yes (auto in Intelligent AUTO mode)? |
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Auto (AE) Bracketing |
+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames |
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Light Metering |
Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot? |
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Rec Mode (Mode Dial) |
Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture Priority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait mode, Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close-up mode, Scene mode, Motion Picture |
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Scene Mode |
Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain |
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Advanced Scene Mode |
Portrait mode : Normal, Soft Skin, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative Scenery mode : Normal, Nature, Architecture, Creative Sports mode : Normal, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative Night Portrait : Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Creative Close-up: Flower, Food, Objects, Creative |
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Shutter Speed |
P : 1-1/2000sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed) A/S : 8-1/2000sec, M : 60-1/2000sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec. |
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Self Timer |
2sec, 10sec, 10sec [3 pictures] |
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Auto Review |
1sec, 2sec, zoom, Hold |
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Review |
1x, 4x, 8x |
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Picture Adjustment |
Contrast +/-2steps Sharpness +/-2steps Saturation +/-2steps Noise Reduction +/-2steps |
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Color Effect Mode |
Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm |
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Color Bracketing |
Standard / Black & White (2 images), Standard / Sepia (2 images), Standard / Black & White / Sepia (3 images) |
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Recording Format |
Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding Image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+ QuickTime Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
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Recording Image Size (Still Image) |
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2736 pixels, 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2432 pixels, 3072 x 2048 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2056 pixels, 3072 x 1728 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
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Image Quality |
Fine / Standard / RAW / RAW+JPEG |
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Motion Picture |
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10 fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels? 30 fps HD(16:9 Aspect Ratio): 1280 x 720 pixels? 30fps |
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Burst Shooting Mode |
Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine mode) High-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 11 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3), 12 flames/sec (2.5M for 3:2), 13 flames/sec (2M for 16:9) (Speed Priority) 7 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) (Image Priority) |
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Unlimited Consecutive Shooting |
Yes |
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Intelligent Exposure |
Off / Low / Standard / High |
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Digital Red Eye Correction |
Yes |
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Zoom Resume / Motion Zoom |
Yes / Yes |
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Still Image Rec. with Audio |
5 sec |
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Audio Dubbing |
Max. 10 sec |
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Real-time Histogram / Highlight Display |
Yes / Yes |
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Composition Guide line |
2 patterns |
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Built-in-Memory |
Approx. 50MB |
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Scene Mode Help Screen? |
Yes |
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Auto Angle Detection |
Yes |
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Flip Animation |
Yes |
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Travel Date / World Time |
Yes / Yes |
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Title Edit? |
Yes |
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Text Stamp |
Yes |
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Built-in-Flash? |
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro ; 1st / 2nd Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV) 0.3 - 8.5m (Wide / Macro / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.4m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
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Viewfinder |
0.20" Color EVF (201.6K Pixels equiv.), Field of View : Approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x |
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LCD Monitor |
2.7" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : Approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High angle mode |
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Playback mode |
[REC]/[Play] Selector switch 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, calendar display, zoomed playback (16x max.), Playback of favorite pictures, Category Playback (playback and slideshow of pictures in category) Slide show (duration & effect with music is selectable), image rotation Resizing (selectable number of pixels), trimming, protection, aspect conv. DPOF print setting Creating still pictures from a motion picture Enlarge focus area, Image leveling |
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OSD language |
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Netherlandic, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market. |
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Recording Media |
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) |
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Microphone |
Yes |
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Speaker |
Yes |
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Interface |
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL)*, HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the AV Output on the products that are available in your market. |
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Direct Print |
PictBridge? |
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Power |
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) |
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Startup Time (Approx.) |
1.5 sec |
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Release Time Lag (Approx.) |
0.006 sec |
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Shutter Interval (Approx.) |
0.8 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. |
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Battery life (Approx.) |
460 pictures (CIPA standard) |
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Included Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1E ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0SE, QuickTime, USB Driver |
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Standard Accessories |
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Lens Cap, Lens Cap Strap, Lens Hood, Hood Adaptor, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM |
*Based on the CIPA standard. Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).
**The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.
*Some accessories are not available in some countries.
*The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
*The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.
*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
*This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Panasonic says:
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital still camera, featuring a 27mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with an 18x optical zoom*. Joining Panasonic's popular FZ series of cameras that pack a high-powered zoom into a compact body, the FZ28 also boasts 10.1-megapixel resolution and adds a number of enhanced features that boost user fun and convenience, represented by an advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) mode.
The super-powerful 18x zoom lens makes it easy to pull in subjects from far away or to take dramatic close-ups. For an added boost, zoom power can be increased to 32.1x with the Extra Optical Zoom function**. The 27mm wide-angle feature is ideal for both broad landscapes and tight indoor shots, letting photographers capture a wider view. The 10.1-megapixel resolution allows photos to be greatly enlarged while still retaining outstanding detail, or edited by trimming and enlarging parts of the photo to print.
For image processing, the FZ28 features the high-speed, high-performance, Venus Engine IV. Thanks to the Venus IV, the FZ28 can snap off consecutive shots a |
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