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DMC-FX01P Lumix® 6 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer &

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Bright F2.8, Wide-Angle 28mm1 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens on the DMC-FX01 employs an extra high refractive index aspherical lens that makes it possible to incorporate a wide 28mm zoom into its compact body. Spanning all the way from 28mm to 102mm (35mm equivalent), this lens lets you capture everything from sweeping landscapes to shots with deep rows of skyscrapers. Compared with conventional 35mm lens, the DMC-FX01's wide 28mm zoom lens makes it easier to capture an indoor group photo or architectures and sceneries with dynamic width and rich perspective.
28mm

35mm

102mm












137mm (with Extended Optical Zoom)



The Extended Optical Zoom function, which magnifies the image with minimal deterioration by using the center part of the high resolution CCD, boosts the zoom power to a maximum 5x2.



Taking Hand Movement Out of the Picture
with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
All of us have taken a shot that we thought was focused perfectly, only to have it turn out blurry. The most common cause of this is hand movement. Digital cameras are wonderfully light and compact -- but for the same reason they can also be hard to hold still. Even pressing the shutter button can cause the camera to move. And most people use the LCD monitor (with arms outstretched)to frame a shot -- great for getting the shot you want, but most likely adds to the likelihood of hand movement. Basically, hand movement is a real concern anytime you're taking a handheld telephoto shot, macro shot or self-portrait, or when shooting at night or in dim lighting.
Optical Image Stabilzation OFF

Optical Image Stabilzation ON











The answer to the hand movement problem? An advanced optical image stabilizing system that we call MEGA Optical Image Stabilization. This system uses built-in gyrosensors to detect even tiny camera movement and then shifts a lens in the opposite direction to compensate. The system is completely optical -- it does not affect the CCD or image processing -- so you get sharp, clear images with minimal degradation. It lets you reduce the shutter speed more than 3 steps below3 the conventionally accepted hand movement limit, which is calculated as 1/focal length (1 divided by the focal length). It greatly expands what you can do with a handheld digital camera.

High Sensitivity Mode Helps Reduce Motion Blur
When there's not a lot of light or you're using a slow shutter speed, hand movement isn't the only potential problem. There's also "motion blur" -- the blurring that can result if your subject like children or pets move even a little in low lighting. That's why we added a High Sensitivity mode4 that allows you to shoot at up to ISO 1600 by using the pixel-mixed readout method, effectively raising the shutter speed. It not only minimizes motion blur, it also lets you take clearer, sharper shots in dim lighting without using a flash. The picture quality is good enough for printing at the ordinary 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) size.
High Sensitivity Mode OFF

High Sensitivity Mode ON













A Large, Bright 2.5" Diagonal High-Resolution LCD with High Angle Mode
With its 2.5" diagonal size and 207,000 pixels, this high-resolution LCD monitor makes it easy to see text and small thumbnail images. The pixelmixed readout method performed by the CCD increases the brightness level of the live image on the LCD, which greatly facilitates shooting in low lighting. If it's difficult to see the display on a sunny day, simply press the Power LCD button and the display becomes about 40% brighter. The world's first5 developed High Angle shooting function also provides easier viewing when you're holding the camera high to shoot over the heads of people in front of you.

Quick Response and Comfortable Shooting
The DMC-FX01 starts up in just 1.6 seconds -- about 20% shorter than the DMC-FX9, has a release time lag as low as 0.005 seconds6, and can fire off up to 8 consecutive shots at 3 frames per second in Standard mode. It also has Unlimited Consecutive Shooting7, so you can keep shooting until the SD Memory Card is full. Furthermore, the 1-point high-speed AF is as fast as the DMC-FX9 to achieve outstanding focusing with speed and precision. You can shoot quickly, easily and accurately every time.

Up to 3208 Shots On a Single Charge
Thanks to the energy-saving Venus Engine™ Plus and a long-lasting battery, the slim DMC-FX01 lets you take shot after shot without running out of power. It takes up to 320 shots on a single battery charge -- about 18% more than the DMC-FX9.





35mm equivalent at wide angle.
Varies depending on the selected image size and aspect ratio.
Varies with shooting conditions.
When using High Sensitivity mode, resolution significantly decreases.
As of January 4th, 2006.
Not including auto-focusing time.
The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card or the built-in memory.
Based on CIPA. Battery charge time is affected by storage and usage conditions. Also, a longer shooting interval reduces the number of photos that can be taken between battery charges.


KEY FEATURES y



Camera Type NA



Camera Effective Pixels 6.0 Megapixels



CCD (Image Sensor) 1/2.5"
6.37 Total Megapixel CCD
Primary Color Filter



Image Sensor Size NA



Optical Zoom 3.6x



Extended Optical Zoom 4:3 Aspect Ratio:
5.0x for 3 Mega, 2 Mega, 1Mega, 0.3 Mega
3:2 Aspect Ratio:
5.0x for 2.5 Mega
16:9 Aspect Ratio:
5.0x for 2 Mega



Digital Zoom 1 4x
(Max. 14.4x combined with Optical Zoom without Extended Optical Zoom)
(Max. 20x combined with Extended Optical Zoom)



Focal Length f=4.6-16.8mm (35mm equivalent: 28-102mm)



Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens 7 Elements in 6 Groups
(4 Aspherical Lenses/4 Aspherical Surfaces)



Leica D Vario-Elmarit Lens NA



Aperture Type NA



Aperture Range Wide: F2.8/F5.6 (2 steps)
Tele: F5.6 - F11 (2 steps)



Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1 / Mode 2 )



PERFORMANCE FEATURES y



Focusing Area Normal: 50cm - infinity
Macro/Simple/Motion Image: Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm - infinity



AF Metering 1 point
1 point high speed
3 points high speed
5 points
Spot



Focus Auto Focus System
Normal/Macro (Dial)



AF Assist Lamp Yes



ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 (High Sensitivity Mode: 800 - 1600)



White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/
Halogen/Flash/White Set
White Balance Adjustment (except for Auto Set)



White Balance Adjustment NA



Color Temperature Setting NA



Exposure Program AE



Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV



Backlight Compensation Yes (at simple mode)



Auto Bracketing (AE) +1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames



Light Metering System NA



Light Metering Intelligent Multiple



Metering Range NA



Scene Modes Dial: Normal Picture, Simple, Macro
SCN Mode: Portrait, Sports, Food, Scenery, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Baby, Soft Skin, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self-portrait
Moving Image, Playback



Shutter Speed 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.



Self Timer 10 seconds / 2 seconds



Auto Review 1 sec/3 sec/zoom



Review 1x/4x/8x



Picture Adjustment Natural, Standard, Vivid



Color Effect Mode Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia



Recording Format Still Image: JPEG (design rule for camera file system), DPOF corresponding
Still Image with Audio: JPEG (design rule for camera file system) + QuickTime
Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG



Image Quality Fine/Standard



Recording Image Size (Pixels ) y



4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 2816 x 2112
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480



3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 2816 x 1880
2048 x 1360



16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 2816 x 1584
1920 x 1080



Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) 640 x 480, 320 x 240



Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) 848 x 480



CONVENIENCE FEATURES y



Burst Shooting Mode Full-resolution image:
Standard Mode: Up to 8 images at 3 or 2 frames/sec.
Fine Mode: Up to 6 images



Unlimited Consecutive Shooting 2 Yes



Still Image Recording with Audio 5 seconds



Audio Dubbing Maximum of 10 Seconds



Real-time Histograms Yes



Composition Guide Lines Yes



Built-in Memory No view



Scene Mode Help Screen Yes



Auto Angle Detection Yes



Travel Date Yes



Economy Mode Yes



STANDARD FEATURES KEY FEATURES



Built-in Flash Mode Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Forced On/Off
Wide: 0.6 - 4.0m (ISO Auto)
Tele: 0.3 - 2m (ISO Auto)



Viewfinder No view



LCD Monitor 2.5" Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (207k pixels)
Field of view: approx. 100%
Power LCD Mode, High Angle LCD Mode



Playback Mode 25 or 9-Thumbnail Display
Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max)
Image Rotation
Slide Show
Favorite Pictures
Resizing
Trimming, Protection
DPOF Print Setting



OSD Language English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, French



Recording Media SD Memory Card
Multimedia Card



Microphone Yes



Speaker Yes



Interface DC Input, Video Output (NTSC/PAL), USB



Direct Print PictBridge



Power Supply Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150 mAh)(Included)
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Optional)



Battery Life 3 Up to 320 pictures (CIPA Standard)



SOFTWARE y



ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ Yes



ArcSoft® Panorama Maker™ Yes



ArcSoft® PhotoBase™ Yes



USB Driver Yes



Lumix® Simple Viewer Yes



SILKYPIX® Developer Studio NA



ACCESSORIES y



Battery Charger Yes



Battery Pack Yes



Battery Carrying Case Yes



SD Memory Card 16MB 4



Lens Rear Cap NA



Lens Storage Bag NA



Eyepiece Cap NA



Body Cap NA



Cables AV & USB



Strap Yes



SPECIFICATIONS y



Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.01'' x 3.70'' x 0.95''



Weight 0.29 lbs





Footnotes
1 As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.
2 Number of shots may vary depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card or the built-in memory.
3 Shooting conditions: 73.4°F with 50% humidity;LCD On; Using the included SD Memory Card; Starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; Shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; Changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; Temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature. For DMC-LC1: Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash in operation for every shot, 77°F(25°C) ambient temperature.
4 MB means one million bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

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