Panasonic has announced a slew of new additions to its Lumix camera series, the DMC- FS10 and FS11, DMC-FS30 and FS33 and the DMC-FP3 and FP1.
First up is the DMC-FS10 and DMC-FS11, which differ only in the megapixel department, with the FS10’s 12.1-megapixels compared to the FS11’s 14.1-megapixels. Panasonic has added what it describes as a 28 mm high quality wide angle LUMIX lens and a powerful 5x Optical Zoom into a slim and stylish, compact body.
– All the camera releases at CES 2010
Both models have a, 2.7-inch 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD screen – with a light sensor that should adjust the brightness – and can shoot movies in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480)
Next up is the DMC-FS33 and DMC-FS30 bring 28mm wide angle lens and 8x optical zoom in that typically sleek Panny cam body. The two models differ by the LCD screen only – the FS33 features a 3 inch LCD with touch panel for effortless operation, while the FS30 includes a 2.7 inch wide LCD.
Last, but not least, the DMC-FP3 and FP1 are described as ‘Ultra-slim, Super Stylish Cameras with Folded Optics, Intelligent Auto Mode and Sonic Speed AF.’ The two cameras have a 4x optical zoom, with the FP3 sporting a 3 inch LCD screen and 14.1 megapixel sensor and the FP1 a 2.7 inch screen and a 12. megapixel sensor.
Panasonic has yet to unveil pricing and availability for the new Lumix cameras, with confirmation expected nearer to launch.
Link: Tech Radar
