Panasonic Lumix FZ150 Superzoom

Introduced simultaneously with Lumix DMC-FX90, Panasonic also announced the presence of new FZ series camera, Lumix DMC-FZ150. As we all know, Panasonic’s FZ series have superzoom features and long lens camera. However, what are the advantages of the Panasonic Lumix FZ150 Superzoom than the FZ47 series that just launched in August 2011 then?

Lumix DMC-FZ150 designed to have superior capabilities than the Lumix DMC-FZ47, although both these series have the same zoom range of up to 24x optical zoom. However, the Lumix DMC-FZ150 uses a CMOS sensor. This is the one that distinguishes it from the Lumix DMC-FZ47 which uses a CCD type sensor.

To support superzoom capacity up to 24x optical zoom, Panasonic Lumix FZ150 Superzoom equipped with wide-angel lens Leica DC Vario ELMARIT 25mm. These lenses have also been supported by Nano Surface Coating technology capable to reducing the flare effects when recording video. In order to avoid the blur photo, image stabilization feature has also been included by using the Power OIS lens-shift stabilization.

Some of the benefits of the features found on Lumix DMC-FZ150 is a 3D shooting modes and RAW photos. In addition, Lumix DMC-FZ150 also combines the latest CMOS sensor 12.1 megapixel resolution and Venus Engine. The combination of both features is claimed to deliver the light sensitivity and high speed.

If you have high creativity, Lumix DMC-FZ150 also been equipped also with a diverse menu of options in between, Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature Effects, Film Grain and Pin Hole. These menus are options you can use one to give an interesting effect on the captured images.

Ability to record video is also one special feature which is owned by Lumix DMC-FZ150. This camera can record video with 1920 x 1080p full HD quality in AVCHD format and MP4. In addition, Lumix FZ150 also comes with a built-in microphone to generate high-quality crystal clear sound in stereo through the Dolby Digital Stereo Creator.

Lumix DMC-FZ150 also pinned with 3 inches TFT LCD screen with 460,000 dots resolution. LCD on this camera comes with a vari-angle model, making Panasonic Lumix FZ150 Superzoom easier for users to retrieve or record images in a variety of positions. This camera is expected to be marketed in late September 2011 with prices to USD 499.99.