Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 5-megapixel CCD sensor, the DMC-FZ20K delivers a wide range of detail and color with images up to 2560 x 1920 pixels--enough information to make photo-quality prints up to 13 by 17 inches. Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x zoom lens, with 3 aspheric elements, combines comfortably small size with superb image rendering. By combining with a 4x digital zoom, users will have an equivalence of a 48x zoom lens in a very compact body, though users should note that digital zoom degrades picture quality.
Movie Mode and Audio
The DMC-FZ20K lets you shoot QuickTime Motion JPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with sound. The amount of video you can capture is limited by space on the memory card; you'll fit more at low quality (10 frames-per-second) than at high quality (30 frames-per-second). The movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. You can also record audio comments, up to five seconds in length, for your still pictures.
More Features
- Flip Animation: Allows you to create your own frame-by-frame animations.
- Unlimited Consecutive Shooting: Allows consecutive shooting up to the capacity of the SD memory card.
- Two-inch diagonal polycrystalline TFT LCD display (130k pixels)
- Hot shoe for external flash attachment
- Mega Burst Shooting Mode: Shoot up to seven images at three or two frames-per-second in standard resolution, or up to four images in fine resolution. This option is designed to provide you with the best selection of photos during action, such as a sporting event.
Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. A 16 MB SD card is included. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Printing
This camera supports the PictBridge standard. PictBridge is a technology that lets you transfer pictures from a digital camera to a compatible printer, without a PC or image-editing software. Because PictBridge is an industry standard, users can connect PictBridge-compatible devices made by many different manufacturers. Learn more about PictBridge.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by lithium-ion battery pack (included with charger). It measures 3.43 by 5.02 by 4.18 inches and weighs 1.14 pounds.
What's in the Box
DMC-FZ20K digital camera, battery charger, battery pack, 16MB SD memory card, lens cap, lens hood with adaptor, A/V and USB cables, strap, and CD-ROM
Product Description:
At 5.02" x 4.18" x 3.43" in size, this isn't the smallest 5 megapixel digital-camera around but among the best for versatility and features. Movie Mode - Quick Time Motion JPEG - 30 or 10 fps (320 x 240 Pixels) Exposure - Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Focus - Auto, Normal/Macro (Dial), Continuous AF, Manual (Ring), One-Shot AF 2 TFT Color LCD With 130,000 Pixels (1x, 4x, or 8x Magnification);.33 Color EVF Viewfinder With 114k Pixels, 100% Field of View Connectivity - DC Input, A/V Output ( NTSC or PAL compatible), USB Self Timer - 10 Seconds or 2 Seconds selectable Mega Optical Image Stabilizer Select among pixel resolutions - 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480; Motion Image - 320 x 240 ISO Sensitivity - Auto/80/100/200/400 White Balance - Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen, Flash/White Set, Adjustment (Except Auto) Audio - Built In Microphone (And Speaker) for Still Image Recording With 5 Seconds of Audio, Motion Image Recording With Audio, Audio Dubbing (10 Seconds Maximum) 680 mAh Lithium Battery Pack (Up To 240 CIPA Standard Pictures per charge) Picture Adjustment modes Color Effect Modes - Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia Image Quality - TIFF/Fine/Standard SelectableScene Modes - Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Night Landscape, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Moving Image, Playback; Dial - Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Macro - make photo shoots easy and fun Includes - Battery Charger/AC Adapter (Input - 110-240V AC), 7.2V, 680mAh Lithion-ion Batt. Pack, 16MB SD Memory Card, Lens Cap, Hood, Adaptor, A/V/USB Cable, Strap, SD Viewer For DSC USB, Software CD