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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60, black

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18.1 megapixel MOS sensor, 30× Leica zoom (24 - 720 mm), optical stabilizer, FullHD video, integrated GPS, 3D mode, 3" LCD, EVF, HDMI, WiFi, NFC

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The black Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ60 Digital Camera is a compact point-and-shoot digital camera featuring an 18.1MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor to enable high-resolution still imaging and full HD 1080p video recording with marked low-light quality and sensitivity to an expandable ISO 6400. Fast performance is also afforded throughout the camera system, including the ability to record full-resolution imagery at up to 10 fps or 5 fps with continuous AF.
Complementing the imaging performance of the camera is the built-in Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x optical zoom lens, which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-720mm to suit working in a wide variety of situations. Aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements help to produce sharp, high contrast imagery and also work to minimize aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range. Benefitting the extensive zooming capabilities of this lens is HYBRID O.I.S.+ image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake to better support working with greater zoom magnifications or longer shutter speeds.
For live view monitoring and image review, both a large 3.0" 920k-dot LCD screen and 0.2" 200k-dot electronic viewfinder are available. These viewing means also provide intuitive menu navigation for applying a host of camera settings, including Creative Control modes and Creative Panorama, as well as accessing the built-in Wi-Fi functionality with GPS capabilities. This connectivity enables instant transferring of photos or movies to linked mobile devices, remote shooting and viewing, and geotagging abilities. Further rounding out the versatile design of the camera is a Control Ring, which surrounds the lens to provide intuitive and efficient access and adjustment to some of the most oft-used camera settings and features.
 
18.1MP High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
An 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3" High Sensitivity MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor work together to produce high-resolution imagery with notable low-light sensitivity to an expanded ISO 6400. The combination of these two technologies also results in an excellent signal-to-noise ratio to realize imagery with a high degree of clarity and minimal noise. Image recording in a RAW file format is also possible in order to render imagery with greater detail and information for a more advanced post-processing workflow. The imaging system also affords a wealth of speed and performance throughout the camera system including a full-resolution continuous shooting rate of 10 fps and 5 fps shooting with continuous AF.
Additionally, the processor contributes to a quick start-up time and the Light Speed AF system, which features a high-speed 240 fps actuator for the AF drive to produce faster focusing performance throughout the zoom range.
 
Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x Optical Zoom Lens
A tremendously long-reaching Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x optical zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-720mm, covering wide-angle to telephoto perspectives to suit shooting from nearly any vantage point. Extending the magnification of this lens even further are Intelligent Zoom and Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) technologies, which work to effectively increase the zoom ratio even further with minimal image degradation.
The lens construction integrates five aspherical elements, with 10 aspherical surfaces, and three extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range while also contributing to overall image sharpness and clarity.
 
HYBRID O.I.S.+ and Level Shot Function
HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilizer) works to effectively minimize the appearance of camera shake when shooting with longer shutter speeds or greater zoom magnifications in order to realize stable, sharp, and clear imagery. When recording video, this stabilization system effectively compensates for five types of camera movements-horizontal, vertical, axis of rotation, vertical rotation, and horizontal rotation-to render video in a smooth and realistic manner.
Additionally, the Level Shot Function can automatically detect the horizontal line of the recording image and keep it level during recording, regardless of camera tilt, helping to achieve greater shooting stability.
 
Full HD Video Recording
Full HD 1080p video recording is supported in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps in the high-quality AVCHD Progressive format or 30 fps in the Internet-friendly MP4 format. An onboard stereo microphone is incorporated into the camera's design to render clear-sounding audio with suppressed mechanical noise and, with the inclusion of an Auto Wind Cut function, lessened background noise.
The full 30x range of the optical zoom lens can be used during movie recording, which benefits from the HYBRID O.I.S.+ system to render smooth, shake-free videos. Additionally, high-speed HD 720p movie recording is possible with a sensor output frame rate of 120 fps.
 
Camera Design
Also offering versatility during use is a Control Ring, which surrounds the lens, and offers intuitive, tactile control over some of the most frequently used camera settings, such as manual focusing, zoom, aperture, shutter speed, and Creative Control filter selections. When working with manual focus, focus peaking is available to highlight edges of contrast to aid in achieving precisely-focused imagery. Benefitting image composition, a series of guides can be used during shooting with either the LCD or LVF, including: Rule of Thirds Offset, Diagonal Lines, Tunnel, Radiation 1, Radiation 2, and S-shape. Additionally, an electronic level gauge is available to help with precise alignment of horizontal and vertical lines during shooting.
 
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity and GPS
The camera can quickly and easily be linked to mobile devices using NFC (Near Field Communication) or an intuitive QR code system, which can be recognized on the mobile device when using the Panasonic Image App to scan the code. Once connected, remote shooting and viewing, as well as image transferring and sharing, can be efficiently handled.
Remote Shooting/Remote View: Using your linked mobile device, a live view image can be seen at a distance from the camera and zooming, setting focus, releasing the shutter, and recording settings like exposure compensation can all be controlled from a smartphone or tablet.
Wi-Fi Features: Photos and videos, as well as Photo Collages, can instantly be uploaded and shared to a range of social networking sites, such as Facebook, Flickr, and Picasa.
Wireless Image Transfer: The Instant Transfer function permits direct, automated sending of imagery to designated electronic devices after each exposure. You can also send imagery when in playback mode by simply tapping on the desired images. The Auto Transfer function further extends these capabilities by automatically transferring all imagery to a home computer or other compliant device when the camera is plugged in for charging and within a specified wireless network.
Built-in GPS complies with GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to enhance detection accuracy for refined geotagging capabilities. This enables displaying of the name of the Country/Region, State/Province, Country/Township, City/Town/Village, and Landmark using internal data to give real-time information of your current setting while taking photos.
 
Other Camera Features
iA (Intelligent Auto) mode automatically sets all camera exposure settings using a variety of shooting-assist functions, such as i-Food mode and Intelligent Handheld Night Shot, to clearly render the scene at hand, allowing you to simply compose and shoot. Furthermore, iA Plus mode lets you adjust background defocusing, exposure compensation, and white balance settings for even more control.
Creative Control provides 15 different filter effects for modifying the appearance of your images: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, and One Point Color. Additionally, many of these filters can be used during video recording.
Creative Panorama mode automatically stitches together multiple images taken while swiveling the camera in order to realize one wide-spanning horizontal or vertical image.
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery can be conveniently charged in-camera using either an AC or USB power source and allows approximately 350 images to be recorded per charge.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
18.1
Sensor type
MOS
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.7×
Aspect ratio
4:3
3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
4896 × 3672
Smallest image size
640 × 480
Imaging processor
Venus Engine
ISO
100 – 6400
1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter

Lens

Focal length
24 – 720 mm
Optical zoom
30×
Aperture
f/3.3 – 6.4

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Hybrid O.I.S.

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus modes
Single
Continuous
Tracking
Manual
Focus point selection
23-area
1-area (flexible)
Face recognition
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
0.5 m – ∞ (wide)
2.0 m – ∞ (tele)
Close focus distance
3 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
No
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
±1 EV
1/3 or 1 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/2000 – 30 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
iAuto
Scene
Program
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual
User (2)
Scene modes
17
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
10 fps
Up to 6 frames
JPEG+RAW
Yes

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Custom
Manual

Movie recording

Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50i
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
Slow motion video
[HD] 1280 × 720 100p
[VGA] 640 × 480 200p
Bitrate
[FullHD] 28 Mbps (AVCHD)
Duration
AVCHD: up to 30 minutes
MP4: up to 40 minutes
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
DPOF
Movie format
AVCHD (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 stereo)
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC stereo)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen dots
200 000
Viewfinder size
0.20"
Coverage
100%
Depth of field preview
Yes

LCD monitor

Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
920 000
Articulation
Fixed
Touch screen
Yes
Coverage
100%
Live View
Yes

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Integrated memory
12 MB

Flash

Flash type
Built-in TTL flash
Range
0.6 m - 6.4 m (wide)
1.0 m - 3.3 m (tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
No

Interface

USB
USB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
microHDMI (Type D)
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Yes

Features

GPS
Yes
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
DMW-BCM13E lithium battery
Battery life
300 shots (CIPA)

Body

Color
Black
Height (mm)
64.3
Width (mm)
110.6
Depth (mm)
34.4
Weight (body only)
214 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
240 g
Package contents
Lithium battery DMW-BCM13E
Battery charger
USB cable
Shoulder strap
Hot shoe cover

Product codes

EAN
5025232775408
Manufacturer code
DMC-TZ60EP-K

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