Panasonic introduce DMC-FX80 with F2.5 24mm ultra wide angle LEICA DC lens

LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens 24mm ultra wide angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 24mm to 120mm on a 35mm camera) with F2.5 brightness fits in the compact lens unit enhancing the slimness of camera body.

The lens especially excels not only in shooting dynamic landscapes with its wide angle of view but also in capturing moving subjects even in low-lit situations such as indoors or at night with its outstanding brightness. The 5x optical zoom increases its power to 10x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology.

Incorporating a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the DMC-FX80 is compatible with high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1,920 x 1,080 full-HD video recording in AVCHD/MP4. It also contributes to the high speed burst shooting and Sonic Speed AF to catch the most fleeting shooting opportunities. And the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine assures high picture quality in both photo and video recording with its Intelligent Noise Reduction system.

A variety of special effects that add fun to shooting experience are newly integrated in the DMC-FX80. In addition to 3D Photo mode and Panorama Shot, Creative Control offers 10 patterns of attractive filter effect in photo/video recording. It is also possible to look images nicer even after shooting with Artistic Retouch (Creative Retouch, Defocus Effect, Color/Brightness Control), Beauty Retouch and Auto Retouch.

The Beauty Retouch Mode makes it possible to virtually make up the human faces to look them nicer. A rich variety of trend color is available in each cosmetic and the strength of effect can be adjusted individually according to the user's intention.
The Auto Retouch function adjusts contrast and brightness to give different impression to the photo with just a press of a button. Appropriate retouch is automatically applied depending on the image - if the image was shot too dark, it can be clear and bright to look it nicer with this function.

Also, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode lets users leave everything to the camera to take beautiful images with MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) with Active Mode and Motion Deblur mode together with AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure. Once you enter the iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically, so that you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change.

The DMC-FX80 is newly compatible with USB power charging in addition to the conventional AC power supply. Users can enjoy their communication with the LUMIX Image Uploader, which realizes instant image sharing via Facebook or YouTube with any PC on the spot.

Based on a high picture quality supported by the high quality imaging devices, DMC-FX80 further pursues enjoyment not only during but also after shooting which ordinary digital still cameras can never offer.