- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 
Type Bridge digital camera Sensor 1/2.5 in CCD Maximum resolution 2816×2112 (6 megapixels) Lens 36-432 mm equiv., F2.8-3.3 Flash Built-in pop up; Range: Wide 0.3-6.0 m, Tele 0.3-5.4 m Shutter speed range 60-1/2000 sec Exposure modes Simple, programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, movie, scene, macro Metering modes Matrix, center weighted, spot Focus modes Automatic or Manual Continuous shooting 3 or 2 frame/s Viewfinder 0.33 in color LCD (114,000 pixels) ASA/ISO range ISO 80-1600 Flash bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps Focus bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps Custom WB 2 custom modes Storage SD and MMC cards Battery Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh Weight 310 g (without battery) The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 is a 6 megapixel superzoom bridge digital camera that utilizes Panasonic's Venus II Engine. It features a 12x zoom lens and several modes of operation. It was replaced in 2007 by the DMC-FZ8
The main improvement over its predecessor, the FZ5, is a thumb joystick that can be used for manual focusing and for changing the exposure (shutter speed and aperture values) for a full manual shot.
The lens is manufactured by the German company Leica Camera. An optical image stabilization system is embedded in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for camera shake.
Video recording is available at either 10 frames per second ( frame/s) or 30 frame/s in VGA (640×480), QVGA (320×240) or wide-screen 16:9 (848×480) resolutions. The image can be directly outputted to a TV via a provided RCA cable.
The camera was reviewed in April 2006 by PC Magazine and was awarded Editor's Choice.[1] The camera also won a Gold award in 2006 from DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association).[2]
The features are comparable to the ones offered by the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, among other cameras.
Among the main disadvantages is high noise in low-light conditions[1].
References
- ^ Sullivan, Terry (April 19, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7". PC Magazine. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1951354,00.asp. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
- ^ "Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ7 Wins DIWA Gold". Pixel Perfect Digital. November 17, 2006. http://www.pixelperfectdigital.com/photography_news/article/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz7_wins_diwa_gold/. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- Official Panasonic Lumix page
- Joinson, Simon (February 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Review". Digital Photography Review. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz7/. Retrieved 2008-02-26. Camera review.
- Havlik, Dave (April 21, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - Full Review". Imaging Resource. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/FZ7/FZ7A.HTM. Retrieved 2008-02-26. Camera review.
- Keller, Jeff (March 7, 2006). "DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7". Digital Camera Resource Page. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_fz7-review/. Retrieved 2008-02-26. - Camera review. Updated February 5, 2008.
- Nikitas, Theano (April 10, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7K (black)". CNET Reviews. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz7k/4505-6501_7-31684200.html. Retrieved 2008-02-26. - Camera review from CNET Reviews.
- David, Elrich, (May 30, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7". Digital Trends. http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review3617_main18093.html. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
- "New Panasonic Digital Camera Features Optical Image Stabilization And 12X Optical Zoom". Shutterbug Magazine. March 28, 2006. http://www.shutterbug.net/news/032806panasonic/.
Preceded by
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
~2006Succeeded by
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
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