Panasonic today launched Lumix DMC-FZ2500, its latest mirrorless camera with support for 4K video recording , 1-inch 20.1 Megapixel sensor and bright 20X LEICA VARIO-ELMART F2.8-4.5 lens that offers 20x optical zoom. It also has DFD (Depth From Defocus) that instantly calculates the distance to the subject to achieve ultra-fast focus lock even at 7 fps burst shooting with AFC or 12 fps burst shooting with AFS, a dual-ring control system that enables focusing and zooming, ND filter and three Fn lens barrel buttons offer smooth, convenient video operation.
Variable frame rate, Slow & Quick motion and Dolly zoom along with a variety of practical functions are also available. Th Venus Engine enables the high-quality image captures and high-speed signal processing required for 4K video recording, while sensitivity, gradation performance, resolution and color reproduction are dramatically improved.
Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 features and specifications
- 20.1MP 1-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor
- Aperture – F2.8 – 4.5 / 9 diaphragm blades (F2.8 – 11.0 (W), F4.5 – 11.0 (T))
- 20x optical zoom, 40x intelligent zoom
- Focal length – f = 8.8 – 176mm
- LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens
- 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. + Optical image stabilizer (works in video recording except for 4K video, variable frame rate video or dolly zoom video recording)
- Shutter speed (Approx.) – 1/4,000 sec, 1/6000sec
- 2.36M-dot OLED Live View Finder
- Cinema 4K: 4096 x 2160 / 24 fps, QFHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 / up to 30 fps) video recording in MOV / MP4
- Ultra-high bitrate Full HD video recording at 200 Mbps (ALL-Intra) / 100 Mbps (IPB) without recording duration limit
- Dimensions: 138x102x135mm; Weight: 966g
- microphone jack
- Wi-Fi, microHDMI with live output (4:2:2/8 bit or 4:2:2/10 bit)
- Battery life for 350 shots
The Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 is priced at Rs. 94,990 and is available across India.
Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Ghavri, Product Head- Digital Imaging, Panasonic India, said:
Lumix FZ2500 is targeted towards the professional users as well as those amateurs who need access to 4K video feature and inspire DSLR like quality in their pictures. Providing video solution for professionals along with 4K photo, it is the ultimate video & photo hybrid camera for the Indian market which provides professional video quality ideal for events and documentary. The camera comes with a 20x zoom and 1 inch 20 Megapixels sensor which makes it the best pick for photography enthusiasts and amateurs.