Advanced BSI image sensor delivers stunning Full HD 1080p video with exceptional detail and colour reproduction
An f1.8-4.2 Panasonic lens produces natural colours and tones
50x optical zoom helps get you closer to your subject, allowing dramatic and creative filming options
90x Intelligent zoom brings the action closer to you
Integrated 5-axis and HYBRID O.I.S.+ with level gauge corrects for camera shake, reducing motion blur during hand-held recording and helps ensure your shots are level
In-camera creative filters, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie, Miniature Effect, and Time Lapse, let you create unique videos and bring your creative vision to life
Level Shot feature detects and automatically corrects for camera tilting for balanced, even footage (unavailable in 4K mode)
Manual exposure control and manual focusing, give you full creative control over your shots letting you experiment with your filming
2.7-inch LCD touchscreen display with 230.4K dots lets you perfectly frame your shots and playback your footage with ease
Records AVCHD Progressive or MP4 iFrame format
Zoom microphone captures Dolby Digital 2-channel audio for clear audio from any distance
Stores video and stills on an SD/SDHC/SDXC card (sold separately)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type
BSI MOS
Sensor Size
1/5.8''
Audio Format(s)
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch) iFrame; MP4: AAC (2ch)
Total Pixels
2.51 MP
Effective Video Resolution
2.20 MP [16:9] (O.I.S. Standard Mode; Level Shot Function OFF)
Effective Megapixels
1.67 MP
Processor
BSI MOS
Lens/Optics
Lens Manufacturer
Panasonic Lens
Focal Length
2.06 - 103 mm
Aperture Range
f/1.8 (Wide); f/4.2 (Tele)
Zoom - Optical Zoom
50x
Zoom - Digital Zoom
150x / 3000x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns)
Optical (lens based) Image Stabilization
Yes
Electronic (software) Image Stabilization
No
Manual Focus
Yes
LCD & Viewfinder
Display Type
Wide LCD Monitor
LCD Size
2.7 in
LCD Resolution
230,400 Dots
Touchscreen
Yes
Colour Viewfinder
Yes
Video
Video Format
[AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive; [iFrame / MP4] MP4
Audio Formats
3D
No
Digital Special Effects
Miniature Effect; Silent Movie; 8mm Movie; Time Lapse Rec
Time Lapse Video
Yes
Slow Shutter Mode
Yes
Manual Exposure Control
Yes
Nightvision
No
xvYCC capable
No
Windcut
Yes
Mac - iMovie '08 Compatible
Yes
Dolby Digital 2 Channel
Yes
Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Editing
Custom Titling
Yes
Date and Time
Yes
PC - Supplied Software
Download Only
Mac - Supplied Software
Download Only
Support
Built-in Storage - Capacity Hours
No
Card Compatibility
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Connections
USB
Included
Firewire
No
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
NFC
No
HDMI
Included
Component
No
Composite
No
S-Video
No
Mic Input
Yes
Hardware
Lens Cover
Integrated
Remote Control
No
Speaker
Yes
Video Light
No
Hot Shoe - Flash Capable
No
Hot Shoe - Light Capable
No
Hot Shoe - Mic Capable
No
Built-In Projector
No
Docking Station
No
Battery Life Rating
Approx. 1 h 0 min (60p mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (PH mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (HA mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (HG mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (HE mode); Approx. 1 h 0 min (MP4 28M); Approx.1 h 15 min (MP4 720p); Approx. 1h 20 min (iFrame)