
Het zat er al een tijdje aan te komen, maar eindelijk is hij er. De opvolger van de Panasonic Lumix FZ20, de FZ30.

De Lumix FZ30 zal leverbaar zijn in zilver en in zwart.
Product overview:
Panasonic is proud to introduce the 8-Megapixel, 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35mm to 420mm on a 35mm film camera) LUMIX DMC-FZ30 inheriting MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) as an up-and-comer to its creative super zoom FZ double-digit line. The DMC-FZ20, released in 2004, has been internationally acclaimed for meeting the needs of the market by realizing the ideals of users.
The 12x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens, which has been handed down since the first launch of the FZ series, underwent further development to provide even more superb picture rendering. The other key feature, the Optical Image Stabilizer, MEGA O.I.S. is deservedly continued as Panasonic advanced the theory that it should be standard in all digital still cameras. The newly incorporated Extra Optical Zoom extends the zoom ratio by using the center part of the high resolution CCD, to achieve 15.3x for 5-Megapixel and 19.1x for 3-Megapixel images with minimal deterioration.
Along with CCD size and total effective pixels, the FZ30 also has enhanced its excellence in other features: addition of a manual zoom ring to the manual focus ring, which was very popular in the FZ20; easy-to-see free-angle LCD; and adjustable dials for the aperture and shutter speed controls. Both the LCD and EVF have had their resolution increased by about 180%, offering a sharp, clear view. All these complete the FZ30 in the resulting picture quality and operationality.
The newly developed 8-Megapixel CCD is compatible with the 9-pixel mixed readout method, so now moving pictures with dramatically increased brightness can be recorded at 30 fps in VGA size, previously only recordable in QVGA. This technology is used for the LCD monitoring to provide a bright and clear view so subjects can be seen easily, even in low-light situations.
Taking advantage of these outstanding features, the LX1 incorporates the high speed, high quality image processing LSI the Venus Engine II. It boasts quick responsiveness that realizes the best-in-class level release time lag of 0.01 sec. Adopting a non-collapsible lens has substantially reduced startup time from about 5 sec to 0.97 sec. AF time in 1-point high-speed AF has been dramatically reduced to a quarter the level* of that of the previous DMC-FZ20.
Furthermore, by adopting a newly developed lithium-ion battery with a capacity increased from 680 mAh to 730 mAh, the FZ30 realizes the shooting of approx. 280** images for one charging.
The LUMIX DMC-FZ30 has the flawless basic specifications to fuel the spark of imagination in high-end users and is destined to join the Panasonic LUMIX high-end model lineup.
Hieronder de specificaties van de FZ30 en de FZ20 naast elkaar:

Andere verschillen zijn o.a.:
- Diepere handgreep
- Snelle opstarttijd, van 1 sec.
- Betere prestaties van de EVF en de LCD in het donker.


Op dpreview is al een preview verschenen en er zijn voorbeeldfoto's geplaats.
Het apparaat is nu voor rond de €600 te krijgen.
Links:
Dpreview over de FZ30
Het FZ20-topic op GoT
FZ30-pagina van Panasonic
Nederlandstalige review van Fotocentraal
Review van DCResource.com
Preview van Letsgodigital.org
Panasonic's FZ30-pagina (NL)
Review van Dpreview.com
De FZ30 in de Pricewatch
Review van Steve's Digicams
Review van Imaging Resource
Review van Camera Labs
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