Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 + LZ3 Digital Cameras

Panasonic is introducing the incoming LUMIX models 6 mega-pixel Panasonic DMC-LZ5 and 5 mega-pixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3, incorporating MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) and 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera) lens, which run on two AA batteries.

Compared to the previous models, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 + LZ3, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 adopts large and bright 2.5″ LCD (2.0″ LCD for LZ3) and both Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 + LZ3 speed up its AF time by adopting 1-point high speed AF option while AF assist lamp is newly incorporated. Another feature is in the enhanced scene mode options including the high sensitivity mode that allows shooting at max. ISO 1600. This is realized by the new pixel-mixed readout method of CCD even realizing the recording of bright motion image in VGA size. In addition, the newly incorporated Extra Optical Zoom function allows more powerful zooming Max.8.3x (7.5x for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3) in 3 mega-pixel image recording. For the brain of the camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 + LZ3 incorporate continued Venus Engine Plus, which saves energy consumption to achieve long battery life while maintaining quick response and high picture quality.

In addition, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 + LZ3 allows shooting with max. ISO 1600 setting in the newly incorporated High Sensitivity mode. This takes advantage of shooting moving subject such as baby and pets especially indoors, which were often spoiled by the movement of subject itself.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 + LZ3 are equipped with outstanding optical 6x zoom that captures and magnifies subjects located at a distance that cannot be captured enough by the 3x zoom of ordinary compact cameras. Even this outstanding zooming capability is supported by MEGA O.I.S. allowing every user to take clear, sharp images, coupled with the new high sensitivity mode that works against the movement of subject.