The Lumix DMC-FZ72 is a super wide-angle and
\nsuper zoom bridge camera, with a 20mm ultra wide-angle lens and 60x optical
\nzoom, the industry’s highest.<\/p>\n
The Lumix DMC-XS3, part of the compact XS
\nseries, offers a 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor in a body 14mm
\nthick.<\/p>\n
Both cameras work with Panasonic’s Lumix DC-Vario
\nlenses. The FZ72’s 20mm ultra wide-angle lens comprises 14 elements in 12
\ngroups, including six aspherical lenses with nine aspherical surfaces and three
\nExtra-Low Dispersion lenses.<\/p>\n
This 60x zoom ratio can be further extended up
\nto 120x equivalent while maintaining picture quality with Panasonic’s
\nIntelligent Zoom and Intelligent Resolution technology.<\/p>\n
The FZ72 can also be fitted with a 1.7x Tele
\nConversion Lens DMW-LT55 (sold separately) that transforms the 60x optical zoom
\ninto a 102x optical zoom. The firm claims this is so powerful \u2018it can even
\ncapture the cratered surface of the moon clearly’.<\/p>\n
Panasonic is keen to stress the speed and
\nsensitivity of the FZ72. It can shoot 9 fps at the full resolution of its 16.1
\nmillion pixel High Sensitivy MOS Sensor with mechanical shutter, and 5 fps with
\ncontinuous AF. The camera features Panasonic’s \u2018Light Speed’ AF for quick
\nfocusing, and has a start-up time of approximately 0.9secs.<\/p>\n
Also aiding in speed and responsiveness is the
\nPOWER Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) with Active Mode, which also featured in
\nthe DMC-FZ200. Panasonic promises this will provide \u2018approx. twice the
\ncorrection angle at the tele-end setting and blurless zoom shots and night
\nshots’.<\/p>\n
The XS3, at 14mm thick, is slimmer than the XS1,
\nhowever its metal bodywork means it is also heavier. The XS3 employs a
\n14.1-million pixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor with an advanced image processor
\n\u2018Venus Engine’ for noise reduction.<\/p>\n
The XS3’s f\/2.8 Lumix DC Vario 24mm wide-angle
\nlens comprises six elements in five groups, with three aspherical lenses with
\nfive aspherical surfaces, and features a 5x optical zoom.<\/p>\n
A number of automated features have been
\nincluded in the XS3’s design, such as filter effects that can be applied both
\nduring and after shooting. The XS1’s Intelligent Auto (iA) is also included,
\nand MEGA OIS is integrated into the iA mode to suppress hand-shake.<\/p>\n
For both cameras, Panasonic has emphasised how
\nwell suited their features make them for recording video. The MOS sensors on
\nboth cameras allow for recording video in full HD 1920×1080. The FZ72 can
\nrecord in AVCHD and MP4 formats, the XS3 in just MP4.<\/p>\n
In both cases, many of the photographic assets
\nsuch as OIS, Active Mode and Intelligent Auto also transfer to their video
\ncapabilities. Switching from photo to video on the XS3 is accomplished with a
\nsingle button press, while video recorders on the FZ72 will benefit from a Wind
\nShield Zoom Microphone to minimise wind noise and provide cleaner audio.<\/p>\n
The DMC-F72 will be available from August, and
\nthe DMC-XS3 from September. Prices are yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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