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DMC-LS80: 8.1MP O.I.S. 3x Optical Zoom [Model No: DMC-LS80]
Easy to Use 8.1MP Camera with Enhanced Blur Suppression
* 8.1 Mega Pixels, 3x Optical Zoom - High quality CCD lets you capture beautiful
images in all kinds if situations.
* Powered by AA Batteries - Compact, convenient & easy to use!
* Intelligent Mode: Including Mega O.I.S & Intelligent ISO for blur free, crisp
images.
* Auto Macro Focus Mode: Helps with great Up Close Shots.
* 2.5" LCD with 230k dots - Allows for comfotable viewing
Features & Benefits
Bright, superb f2.8 Lumix DC VARIO lens with Extra Optical Zoom function
The 8.1-megapixel DMC-LS80 packages a superb LUMIX DC VARIO lens with 3x optical
zoom(35mm film camera equivalent: 33-100mm) into a compact body. A
crystallization of Panasonic?s advanced lens technologies, the LUMIX DC VARIO
lens comprises 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4
aspherical surfaces, delivering outstanding optical performance. Further, in
3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional
magnification, extending the zoom power to 4.8x by using the centre part of the
CCD.
The Easy Zoom feature shifts the lens instantly to full 3x optical zoom power at
a touch of a dedicated button, and with a second touch, the zoom ratio is
further extended to 4.8x by activating the Extra Optical Zoom function*.
*When the picture size is set to 3-megapixel or larger, the photo is
automatically resized to 3-megapixel. When the lens is shifted back to the
wide-end, the picture size is set to the original size automatically. The
original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3-megapixel.
Making every user a photographer with Intelligent mode
Panasonic incorporates both MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate
for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control system to detect and suppress motion
blur into all Lumix cameras, which are the industry?s most advanced
countermeasures against blurring.
While hand-shake is the single biggest cause of blurry images, it is not the
only one. Another problem is the motion blur that can occur when a subject moves
as the shot is being snapped. Incorporating Panasonic's Intelligent ISO Control,
Lumix cameras are the first in the world to fight motion blur by themselves.
This system detects whether or not the subject is moving. If it is, the system
automatically raises the ISO setting accordingly, allowing the camera to shoot
at a higher shutter speed. If the subject is not moving, the camera shoots at a
low ISO setting and captures beautiful, natural-looking images. Intelligent ISO
Control is included as one of the corrections in certain scene modes used to
shoot subjects that are often moving, such as Sports, Baby and the Pet mode.
Simply select the mode that best suits the subject, and Intelligent ISO Control
provides the optimal corrections, making it easy to capture crisp, clear photos.
One more convenient function is the Auto Macro mode which automatically switches
the camera in and out of macro mode by measuring the focusing distance.
The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject even without
pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance by
minimizing the AF time. All these intelligent functions act automatically,
requiring no additional setting so the photographer can concentrate on taking
the spur-of-the-moment.
High-quality, high-performance image processing LSI: the Venus Engine III
With its multi-task image processing capability, the Venus Engine III boasts
outstanding response time. Shutter release time lag is as short as 0.005 second.
In the consecutive shooting mode, it is possible to shoot at 2.5 frames per
second in full resolution**. And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode***, it fires
off an incredible 5.5 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive
shooting which lets you keep snapping until the memory card is full ****.
The Venus Engine III also supports a new High Sensitivity mode that lets the
DMC-LS80 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture
subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash*****.
*Max. 7 images in standard mode / 4 images in fine mode.
** In 2-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording
*** The speed of the consecutive shooting varies depending on the memory card.
The number of recordable pictures depends on the memory card size, battery life,
picture size and image compression.
**** In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording
2.5" large, 230,000-dot high-resolution Intelligent LCD for easy shooting and
playback
The DMC-LS80 incorporates an easy-to-see 2.5-inch large Intelligent LCD for
comfortable viewing during both shooting and playback. The resolution has been
doubled compared to the predecessor DMC-LS75, to boast 230,000-dot high
resolution. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and
automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in
bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations
in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such
situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically
controls the brightness at a total of 12 fine steps, this function offers the
display with best appropriate clarity in any situations without using extra
energy.
The High Angle mode, which can be accessed quickly and easily in Quick Menu,
makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such
as to shoot over a crowd.
Specifications
Lens Type LUMIX DC VARIO
Image Stabiliser Yes
Image Stabiliser Operational Modes MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/Mode2)
Aperture Wide: F2.8 / F8.0 (2 steps), Tele: F5.0 / F14.0 (2 steps)
Auto Focus Yes
Optical Zoom (x) 3
Digital Zoom (x) 4
Focal Length TBC
Optical Zoom Minimum Range (mm), 35mm Equivalent 33
Optical Zoom Maximum Range (mm), 35mm Equivalent 100
Focusing Area Normal: 50cm-Infinity, Macro: 5cm(W) / 30cm(T)-infinity
Focus Modes Auto Focus System: Normal/Macro, Continuous AF On/Off
Macro Function Minimum Focusing Distance (mm) 50
Image Sensor Size (Inches) 1/2.5
Total Pixel Count (megapixels) 8.32
Effective Pixel Count (megapixels) 8.1
Maximum Horizontal Resolution (pixels) 1920
Maximum Vertical Resolution (pixels) 1080
ISO Sensitivity Modes Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode:
Auto 1600-6400)
Maximum Sensitivity (ISO Rating) TBC
LCD Monitor Screen Size (Inches) 2.5
Exposure Modes Program AE
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, -+2EV
Auto (AE) Bracketing ±1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 frames
Light Metering Intelligent Multiple
White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set
Mode Dial/Scene Modes SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Night
Portrait, Night Scenary, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset,
High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, S
Colour Effect Modes None
Recording Image Size Modes Multiaspect selectable (4:3, 3:2, 16:9), 4:3 Ratio
Formats:, 3264 x 2448 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x
1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels, 3:2 Ratio Formats:, 3264 x 2176 pixels, 2560 x
1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels, 16:9 Ratio Formats:, 3264 x 1840 pixels, 2560 x
1440 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality Modes JPEG, Fine, Standard
Shutter Speed Range 8-1/2000 sec. (in Starry Sky mode: 15/30/60 sec.)
Movie Function Modes (Quick Time TM Motion JPEG)1 30 or 10 fps (640 x 480 pixels
or 340 x 240 pixels), 30 or 10 fps (16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels)
Movie Function Yes - Motion Image Without Audio
Burst Shooting Mode TBC
USB Webcam Function No
Voice Recording (Audio Dubbing) No
Microphone Yes
Inbuilt Speaker(s) No
MP3 Playback No
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Modes 10 sec., 2 sec.
Onboard Erase Function Single/Multi/All
Inbuilt Flash Yes
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Built in Flash Modes2 Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off
External Flash Capabilty None
On-Board Memory (MB) 24.0
Included Recording Media Built-in Memory
Compatible Memory Card Type(s) SD Card (TM), SDHC Card (TM)
PictBridge Compatible Yes
A/V Output No
USB Connectivity3 Yes
Power (Battery) AA Alkaline Battery x2 (Included)
Power (Mains) No
Battery Life TBC
Height (mm) 62
Width (mm) 95.7
Depth (mm) 31.2
Weight (g) 129
Weight (g) with Media & Battery 177
Country of Assembly China
Warranty 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty
1 Max. recording time depends on memory card storage capacity
2 (Slow Sync/Red Eye Reduction only in Night Portrait/party/Candle Light mode
only)
3 2.0 Full Speed
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