Along with the launch of Lumix G5, LX7,
45-150mm lens, Panasonic introduced a series of other shooting cameras,
including the FZ200, SZ5 and two medium-range FZ60 super-zoom models, LZ20.
The FZ60 has 24x optical zoom (focal length
for 35mm film format is 25-600mm), CMOS sensor, this is a midrange bridge
product. It does not own lens with F2.8 at all zoom range as well as
high-resolution screen as FZ200, it still can capture at 10fps and record 1080i
Full-HD video. The company promises the camera can take 450 pictures with one
charge, 12% higher than its predecessor FZ45, thanks to the new generation
of image processor. Nano Surface Coating is also present on FZ60 to help
reduce glare and ghost effects.
About LZ20, it has 21X optical zoom with
converted focal length is 25-525mm. It does not use CMOS sensor as FZ60,
it uses CCD with video recording capability at highest resolution of
720p@30fps. Resolution of it rear screen is 460,000 pixels and LZ20 is in
the cheap ultra-zoom segment. It has integrated iAuto mode to
automatically identify the scene and provide the most optimal configuration,
support to simplify the capture of ordinary users. Similar to the product
launched this time, Panasonic has not announced the price and selling date of
FZ60 and LZ20.
Configuration of Lumix FZ60
Sensor 1/2,3” "CMOS sensor, 16.1
megapixel resolution
Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8 - F5.2
Components: 14, assembled into 10 groups,
including three low scattering lens, two aspherical lenses, it has 3
asphericals in total.
It has optical image stabilization
Optical Zoom: 24x
Digital Zoom: 48x with Intelligent Zoom
feature, Intelligent Resolution technology will keep best image quality as
possible when used with Intelligent Zoom
Focal length is equivalent to 35mm camera:
25-600mm
Display: 3” 460,000 pixel resolution
Continuous shooting at high resolution:
10fps (not continuous auto-focus), 5fps (with continuous auto-focus)
Boot Speed: 0.9 seconds
Recording FullHD 1080@60i
Sound recording by technology Dolby®Digital
Stereo Creator, Auto Wind Cut
noise reduction feature
Panasonic Lumix FZ60
Configuration of Lumix LZ20
Sensor: 1/2,3” CCD, 16.1 megapixel
resolution
Aperture: F3.1 - F5.8
It has optical image stabilization
Optical Zoom: 21X
Digital Zoom: 48.5x with Extra Optical Zoom
mode
Focal length is equivalent to 35mm camera:
25-525mm
Display: 3” 460,000 pixel resolution
Recording FullHD 720p@30fps
Panasonic Lumix LZ20
