It is a SLR designed point-and-shoot digital camera that is integrated with 16.1 mega pixel high sensitivity BSI MOS sensor coupled with Venus Engine image processor to produce high resolution detailed images and full HD 1080i/p video with ability to shoot in low light conditions. It provides wide ISO range of 100-3200, which can be further expanded up to ISO 6400 according to requirement.
Let us have a look at its features:
- 16.1 MP BSI MOS Sensor: This Panasonic Lumix is featured with 16.1 mega pixel High sensitive BSI MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor to produce high resolution and excellent quality images with a very clear and crisp view.
- Super Long Zoom Lens:
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 is featured with 60x optical zoom lens that provides a 35mm focal length range equivalent of 20-1200mm, that is able to cover and shoot your subject with variety of angels and different perspectives according to situation. This extensible zoom range is coupled with power(O.I.S)Optical image stabilization which works to minimize the effect of camera shake. - Venus Engine Image Processor:
The performance of this Lumix camera is dependable to its conjunction with the Venus Engine image processor that minimize visible noise. The image processor also work to increase the speed and performance throughout the camera system including a fast start-up time of 0.9 sec. - 3.0″ 460k-Dot LCD Monitor with 0.20″ 202k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder:
For the purpose of live view image monitoring and playback, both 3 inch 460,000 dot resolution LCD monitor and a 0.20 inch 202,000 dot electronic viewfinder are coupled with each other to provide bright and clear view. - Full HD 1080i AVCHD Video at 60 fps:
Full HD 1080i video at 60 fps is supported in the high quality AVCHD codec and greatly benefits from the inclusion of a Windshield Zoom Microphone and Dolby Digital audio quality. The built-in stereo microphone works to reduce wind noise significantly in order to provide clearer overall audio quality. Its zoom design is also well-paired to the zoom lens to help achieve natural sounding recordings. - 9 fps continuous shooting speed: The LUMIX FZ70 upgrades your digital photography to the next level with blazing fast speeds up to 5 frames per second (fps) AF or 2fps with continuous AF Tracking, this digital camera is able to keep focus on your subject even while it moves at fast speed. As a result you can enjoy even an action photography.
The other key features of this camera are:
- Creative controls, Panorama, and Retouch
- Built-In Windshield Zoom Microphone
- Impressive image quality with iA (Intelligent Auto) / iA Plus Mode
- Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery capable to shoot up to 400 photos per charge.
Technical Specifications:
- Item dimensions: 3.82 x 4.65 x 5.12 inches.
- Item weight: 1.34 pounds.
- Optical zoom : 60x
- ISO range : 100-3200
- Digital zoom: 2x
- Viewfinder type : Optical
- Long battery life: 400 Photos per charge
- Photo Sensor and Optical Sensor technology: CMOS
- Optical Sensor resolution: 16.1 MP
- Flash Type: Built-in Flash, Hot-shoe, Wireless
- Processor: Venus Engine
- Continuous shooting speed: 9 fps
Review:The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 digital slr camera is a premium quality full featured camera integrated with 16.1 MP highly sensitive sensor with a conjunction of Venus Engine Image Processor, 60x long and wide optical zoom, wide focal length, High quality Hd videos. All such features falls this camera into the category of best dslr camera.