Panasonic Announces their new cameras for 2012: DMC-ZS15

Panasonic is introducing the LUMIX DMC-ZS15(TZ25) for the ZS(TZ) series as a sister model to DMC-ZS20(TZ30). The DMC-ZS15(TZ25) boasts 24mm ultra wide angle 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens that fits in a slim, pocket-sized profile. The 16x optical zoom increases its power to 32x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. Together with 24mm ultra wide-angle of view, DMC-ZS15(TZ25) covers even wider shooting situations with its outstanding versatility and high mobility. For more effective countermeasure against hand-shake which tends to occur in shooting with high zoom, POWER O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) with Active Mode is equipped with DMC-ZS20(TZ30) to powerfully suppress blur in both photo and video recording. The combination of the 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor and the Venus Engine empowers the camera with high performance image recording capability in both sensitivity and speed. The Lens, the sensor and the engine - all plays a significant part in improvement of image quality especially those shot in low light situations. It also contributes to the high speed burst shooting at 10 fps and approx. 0.1 sec of Light Speed AF to catch the most fleeting shooting opportunities. Now the DMC-ZS15(TZ25) can record high-resolution full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) videos in AVCHD (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. The DMC-ZS15(TZ25) also comply with 30p (NTSC) 25p (PAL) in MP4 format which has high compatibility with PCs or smartphones for editing or sharing the videos. The popular iA (Intelligent Auto) assists easy video recording without needing a special technique. In addition to the manual operation, a variety of special effects that add fun to shooting experience are newly integrated – Creative Control mode including Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot, Creative Retouch and Auto Retouch. Also, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode lets users leave everything to the camera to take beautiful images with its new HDR (High Dynamic Range) together with POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Handheld Nightshot, Motion Deblur mode, Intelligent Burst mode 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 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD assures high visibility in almost any lighting situations. The DMC-ZS15(TZ25) newly comply with USB power charging in addition to the conventional AC power supply. Packing as many as optical and digital technologies in a pocket-sized compact body, DMC-ZS15(TZ25) is an optimum camera for both travelling and everyday life for its high versatility and portability. • Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. • The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards. • The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD " logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • Facebook and the Facebook logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Facebook, Inc. • All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations. • This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.) • Some accessories are not available in some countries. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DMC-ZS15(TZ25) Specifications -K(Black), -S(Silver), -R(Red) * Availability of models and colors varies depending on the sales area.

	DMC-ZS15 (DMC-TZ25)
Dimensions (W x H x D) (Approx.)	104.9 x 57.6 x 33.4 mm (4.13 x 2.27 x 1.31 inch)
Weight (Approx.)	185 g (0.41 lb) without Battery and SD Memory Card 208 g (0.46 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor / 12.8 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
Aperture	F3.3 - 5.9 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 6.3 (W), F5.9 - 6.3 (T))
Optical Zoom	16x
Focal Length	f = 4.3 - 68.8 mm (24 - 384 mm in 35 mm equiv.) (27 - 432 mm in 35 mm equiv. in video recording)
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	19.6x (4:3 / 8M), 25.0x (4:3 / 5M), 31.3x (4:3 / under 3M)
Intelligent Zoom	32x
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 12 elements in 10 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical Surfaces / 1 ED Lens)
2-Speed Zoom	Yes
Optical Image Stabilizer	POWER O.I.S. (On with Active Mode (Only for Motion Picture) / Off)
Digital Zoom	4x (When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with Intelligent Zoom, you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x.)
Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity AF Macro / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
AF Assist Lamp	Yes
Focus	Normal / AF Macro / Macro Zoom, Quick AF On / Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF (only for motion picture), AF Tracking
AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23-area) / 1-area / Spot
Shutter Speed	Approx. 15 - 1/4,000 sec
Recording File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.3) 3D Image: MPO Motion Picture: AVCHD, MP4
Rec Mode (Mode Dial)	Intelligent Auto, P (Program), A (Aperture Priority), S (Shutter Priority), M (Manual), C1 (Custom), C2 (Custom), 3D Photo, Scene, Creative Control
Creative Control Mode	Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus
Still Image Scene Mode	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater
Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-Resolution Image: 10 frames / sec, Max. 4 images with AF Tracking: 5 frames / sec, 2 frames / sec, Max. 100 images Intelligent Burst Shooting High-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 40 frames / sec (recorded in 3M) Approx. 60 frames / sec (recorded in 2.5M)
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) (A max. of approx. 4 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in MP4. In AVCHD, recording may be continued until the card is full.)
Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Pictures)*	AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 85 min AVCHD with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 100 min MP4 with picture quality set to [FHD]: Approx. 85 min
Actual Recordable Time (Motion Pictures)*	AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 40 min AVCHD with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 50 min MP4 with picture quality set to [FHD]: Approx. 40 min
Exposure	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, ±2 EV
Auto (AE) Bracketing	1/3 - 1 EV step, Max. ±1 EV, 3 frames
Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 High Sensitivity Mode (ISO1600 - 6400)
Still Image Recording	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4,000 x 3,000 pixels (12M), 3,264 x 2,448 pixels (8M EZ), 2,560 x 1,920 pixels (5M EZ), 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (3M EZ), 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (2M EZ), 640 x 480 pixels (0.3M EZ) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4,000 x 2,672 pixels (10.5M), 3,264 x 2,176 pixels (7M EZ), 2,560 x 1,712 pixels (4.5M EZ), 2,048 x 1,360 pixels (2.5M EZ), 640 x 424 pixels (0.3M EZ) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4,000 x 2,248 pixels (9M), 3,264 x 1,840 pixels (6M EZ), 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (3.5M EZ), 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (2M EZ), 640 x 360 pixels (0.2M EZ) 1:1 Aspect Ratio: 2,992 x 2,992 pixels (9M), 2,448 x 2,448 pixels (6M EZ), 1,920 x 1,920 pixels (3.5M EZ), 1,536 x 1,536 pixels (2.5M EZ), 480 x 480 pixels (0.2M EZ)
Image Quality	Fine / Standard (3D Mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard)
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / White Balance Adjustment
Color Mode	Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Vivid (in P / A / S / M Mode), Happy (only in iA Mode)
Digital Red-Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Yes
Optical Zoom in Motion Picture	Yes
Self Timer	2 sec / 10 sec
Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback (Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, Travel, Category, Favorites), Calendar Playback
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12, 30 thumbnails / Yes
Calendar Display	Yes
Set Favorites	Yes
Show Histogram	Yes
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
Retouch	Creative Retouch / Auto Retouch
Resize / Cropping	Yes / Yes
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
Cut Animation	Yes
Video Divide	Yes
PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
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, Vietnamese
LCD	3.0" (7.5 cm) TFT Screen LCD Display (460K dots) Field of View: Approx. 100% Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode
Built-in Flash	Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 6.4 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.5 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Built-in Memory	Approx. 70 MB
Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Mono
Interface	mini HDMI, AV Output, USB2.0 High Speed
Power	Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895 mAh) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Included, connect with USB cable, playback only)
Battery Life** (Approx.)	260 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader
Standard Accessories	Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the standard accessories on the products that are available in your market.