Panasonic today introduces the LUMIX DMC-FZ47 digital camera, the newest addition to the company?s super-zoom FZ-Series. The LUMIX FZ47 packs a 24x optical zoom in a 25mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens, full-High Definition 1080i video-recording capabilities and new creative controls while shooting both still and video images. The Leica lens features Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology to help minimize light reflection that causes ghosting and flare.

Powered by a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the LUMIX FZ47 can produce the high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1920 x 1080 full-HD video recording in the AVCHD format, and high-speed continuous shooting. The Venus Engine FHD processor helps create high image quality in both photo and video recording, while also powering the Intelligent Resolution technology to perform the signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution, the LUMIX FZ47?s zoom can be extended 1.3x times to a 32x zoom length. The LUMIX FZ47 can take high-resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full-resolution and maximum 10 fps at 3-megapixel recording. With Panasonic's Sonic Speed AF (Auto Focus), the LUMIX FZ47 has a quick start-up time, approximately 35% faster than the Panasonic LUMIZ FZ40, and also has a fast response time, helping to catch any fast-action photo opportunity. Additionally, the LUMIX FZ47 has fast and accurate AF Tracking.

The LUMIX FZ47's 24x optical zoom optimized for video recording with a mechanism designed to minimize the noise of AF and zooming. The full-HD video capability is complemented with the stereo sound of Dolby Digital Stereo Creator. And with a Wind Cut function, the LUMIX FZ47 reduces noise from background wind automatically. While shooting video, users can simultaneously take a 3.5-megapixel still photo.

The LUMIX FZ47 also features a Creative Video mode, which lets the user set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Changing the shutter speed brings special effects to videos, which is especially suitable for shooting a fast-moving subject. The ability to control the aperture is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances and it is desired to have each of them stand out.

The creative mode is also available for still photos. For users seeking more creative freedom, the LUMIX FZ47 adds the new Creative Control and Photo Style that comes with a variety of options for artistic effect modes, including: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature Effect, Film Grain and Pin Hole. Users can also adjust exposure compensation in the Creative Control mode. In addition, Photo Style is newly added to the LUMIX FZ47 to allow finer adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction in these settings: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery and Portrait.

On the other hand, for those users who would prefer not to change any settings, the LUMIX FZ47 also features Panasonic?s iA (Intelligent Auto) mode.

Other features of the Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 include:

- 3D Photo Mode: Take 3D still photos that can be played back on MPO-compatible 3D equipment, such as a Panasonic VIERA 3D HDTV
- 3.0" Intelligent LCD: Features a 460,000-dot high resolution
- Social Media Connection: The LUMIX FZ47 makes it extremely easy to share photos via Facebook and videos via YouTube. As soon as the camera is connected to the computer it will prompt the user with an menu asking if they want to share the images - no software needed

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 will be available in black for a suggested retail price of $399.99, starting in August 2011.

DMC-FZ47(FZ48)
Metrics		Dimensions (W x H x D)	120.3 x 79.8 x 91.9 mm (4.74 x 3.14 x 3.62 inch)
		Weight	Approx. 454 g without Battery and SD Memory Card (1.00 lb) Approx. 498 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (1.10 lb)
Optics	Pixels	Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
	Sensor	Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.33-inch CCD sensor / 12.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
	Lens	Aperture	F2.8 - 5.2 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8.0 (W) / F5.2 - 8.0 (T))
		Optical Zoom	24x
		Focal Length	f = 4.5 -108 mm (25 - 600 mm in 35 mm equiv.) (28 - 672 mm in 35 mm equiv. in video recording)
		Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	29.4x (4:3 / 8M), 37.5x (4:3 / 5M), 46.9x (4:3 / under 3M)
		Intelligent Zoom	32x
		Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 14 elements in 10 groups (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical Surfaces / 3 ED Lenses / 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens)
		2-Speed Zoom	Yes
		Optical Image Stabilizer	Power O.I.S. (On / Off / Active Mode (Only for Motion Picture) )
		Digital Zoom	4x
	Focus	Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 30 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity AF Macro / MF / Intelligent AUTO / Motion Picture: Wide 1 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
		AF Assist Lamp	Yes
		Focus	Normal / AF Macro / Macro Zoom, Quick AF On / Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Manual Focus (jog dial and cursor key button), One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking
		AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area (Flexible / Scalable)
	Shutter	Shutter Speed	Still: 60 - 1/2,000 sec Video Mode: 1/30 - 1/20,000 sec (1/8 - 1/20,000 sec on MF Operation on Creative Video Mode) Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec
	Finder	Viewfinder	0.20" Color EVF (201.6 K Pixels equiv.), Field of View: Approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x
Recording	File	File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.3) 3D Image: MPO Motion Picture: AVCHD, MP4
	Recording Modes	Mode Dial / Mode Button	Intelligent AUTO, P (Program) mode, A (Aperture Priority) mode, S (Shutter Priority) mode, M (Manual) mode, Creative Video mode, Creative Control mode, Portrait mode, Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close- up mode, Scene mode, Custom
		Creative Control Mode	Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Miniature Effect
		Still Image Scene Mode	Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, 3D Photo
		Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-resolution Image, 3.7 frames / sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode), Max. 7 images (Fine Mode) High-Speed Burst Mode: Approx. 7 frames / sec (Image priority) Approx. 10 frames / sec (Speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
		Motion Picture Recording	HD Video 1,920 x 1,080 pixels [NTSC Model] AVCHD 60i (FSH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) MP4, 30fps (FHD: 20Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) [PAL Model] AVCHD 50i (FSH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) MP4, 25fps (FHD: 20Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) 1,280 x 720 pixels [NTSC Model] AVCHD 60p (SH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) MP4, 30fps (HD: 10Mbps) (Sensor output is 30p) [PAL Model] AVCHD 50p (SH: 17Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) MP4, 25fps (HD: 10Mbps) (Sensor output is 25p) STD Video 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) [NTSC Model] MP4, 30fps (4Mbps) [PAL Model] MP4, 25fps (4Mbps)
	Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Pictures)	AVCHD	Approx. 140 min (FSH), 160 min (SH)
		MP4	Approx. 140 min (FHD)
	Actual Recordable Time (Motion Pictures)	AVCHD	Approx. 80 min (FSH), 90 min (SH)
		MP4	Approx. 80 min (FHD)
	Exposure Parameters	Exposure	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE mode)
		Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, +/- 3 EV
		Auto (AE) Bracketing	+/- 1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
		Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
		ISO Sensitivity	Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600 - 6400)
	Image Parameters	Still Picture Recording	[1:1] 2,992 x 2,992 (9M) / 2,448 x 2,448 (6M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,920 (3.5M EZ) / 1,536 x 1,536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ) [4:3] 4,000 x 3,000 (12M) / 3,264 x 2,448 (8M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,920 (5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,536 (3M EZ) / 1,600 x 1,200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) [3:2] 4,000 x 2,672 (10.5M) / 3,264 x 2,176 (7M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,712 (4.5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) [16:9] 4,000 x 2,248 (9M) / 3,264 x 1,840 (6M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,440 (3.5M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M)
		Image Quality	Fine / Standard
		White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1 / White Set 2 / Color Temperature White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, +/-9 steps each, Blue / Amber and Magenta / Green bias)
		Photo Style	Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom * Color Effect (only in iA Mode): Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Happy
		Picture Adjustment	Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise Reduction
	Others	Optical Zoom in Motion Picture	Yes
		Digital Red-Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Yes
		Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec (3 images)
Playback	Display	Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Mode Playback, Favorites Playback, 2D / 3D Settings
		Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12,30 - thumbnails / Yes
		Calendar Display	Yes
		Set Favorites	Yes
		Show Histogram	Yes
		Show Highlights	Yes
	Delete	DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
	Edit	Resize / Cropping / Leveling	Yes / Yes / Yes
		Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
		Cut Animation	Yes
		Video Divide	Yes
		PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Setup		OSD Language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek
Others	Monitor	LCD Monitor	3.0" (7.5cm) TFT Screen LCD Display (460 K dots) Field of View: Approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode
	Flash	Built-in Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele / ISO Auto)
	Media	Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
		Built-in Memory	Approx. 70 MB
	Audio	Microphone / Speaker	Stereo / Yes
	Interface	Interface	mini HDMI, AV Output, USB2.0 High Speed
	Power	Power	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, Minimum: 895 mAh) (Included)
		Battery Life (Approx.)	400 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
	Standard Package	Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.3 HD Lite Edition QuickTime Adobe Reader
		Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String