Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Type	Bridge digital camera
Sensor	1/2.5" CCD
Maximum resolution	3264×2448 (8.1 megapixels)
Lens	28-504mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8-8
Flash	Built-in pop up; Range: 0.3 - 4 meters
Shutter speed range	60-1/2000 sec
Exposure modes	Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Metering modes	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Focus modes	Automatic or Manual
Continuous shooting	3.0
Viewfinder	EVF 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) or 2.5 in color LCD (230,000 pixels)
ASA/ISO range	ISO 100-1600
Flash bracketing	±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Focus bracketing	±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Custom WB	custom modes
Storage	SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, internal
Battery	Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh
Weight	15.6 ounces (360g)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:

• 8.1 megapixel resolution
• Fast f/2.8 Leica-branded zoom lens with super 18x zoom range
• Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for hand shake
• Intelligent ISO Control
• 4x Digital Zoom
• Multiple modes of operation, including manual modes
• Optional Raw image format
• VGA movie mode in both normal and wide aspect ratio
• Compact size and light weight

As with most Panasonic Lumix cameras it uses a Venus Engine, in this case the Venus Engine III.

The camera has a 2.5" color LCD display and a color electronic viewfinder, and is available in two colors, black (suffix K) and silver (suffix S).

The DMC-FZ18 became available in the USA in July 2007. The successor to the FZ18 is the FZ28.

The range of digital superzoom cameras also include models like the Nikon Coolpix P90.

External links

• Product info from Panasonic.

Reviews

• http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/panasonic_fz18.html
• http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3162&review=panasonic+lumix+dmc-fz18
• http://www.dcviews.com/reviews/Panasonic-FZ18/Panasonic-FZ18-review.htm
• http://www.photoxels.com/panasonic-fz18-review.html
• http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2007/08/21/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ18/p1
• http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/08/review-panaso-1.html
• http://gadgets.fosfor.se/panasonic-lumix-fz18-review/
• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/FZ18/FZ18A.HTM
• http://www.dpreview.com/news/0707/07072402panasonicfz18.asp
• http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/panasonic-intros-18x-optical-zoom-powerhouse-lumix-dmc+fz18-281632.php
• http://digicamreview.com/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz18_review.htm
• http://www.tlc-systems.com/artzen2-0037.htm

Preceded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 July 2007 - July 2008

Succeeded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28