LUMIX DMC TZ15

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting, and pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, this camera combines this wide ranging lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x on the TZ15, giving you even greater telephoto power. ** ** In 3-megapixel resolution mode.

The camera instantly analyzes the framed image and adjusts the brightness in areas that are too dark due to dim lighting, backlighting or use of the flash. Adjusting the brightness of dark areas this function produces natural images that are close to the way they actually look to the human eye.

The DMC-TZ15 features a newly developed CCD. This 1/2.33-inch CCD fully supports the camera's 9.1-megapixel resolution.

Panasonic's new image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV, uses advanced signal processing to give you even higher-quality images. The new engine also offers a number of other improvements, including more accurate detection and better correction for its MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO Control functions. Venus Engine IV responds quickly and saves power even with full 9.1-megapixel resolution.

The TZ15 features a 3.0" LCD with a total of 460,000 dots for comfortable viewing The LCD's brightness adjusts automatically in 11 steps as the ambient light level changes, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors.

The TZ15 can record motion pictures with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second. You can use the zoom too and capture some truly dramatic shots. When you're done shooting for the day, just connect* the camera to an HDTV and you're ready to view your still shots and motion pictures in highdefinition beauty. *Optional component cable (DMW-HDC2) required.