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Panasonic has introduced a new entry-level digital camera, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-F3, which has been designed with simplicity in mind. The 12.1-megapixel Panasonic F3 is a small camera featuring a 4x optical zoom that starts at 28mm (eq.), and shoots 720p HD video at 30fps in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). Its Auto Scene Mode includes three shooting-assist functions, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector. Also, the Panasonic F3 has an auto power LCD function which detects light conditions and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by a maximum of 40% when shooting outdoors to secure clarity and visibility of the screen. In addition to supporting conventional SD/SDHC cards, the LUMIX F3 is compatible with SDXC media, including Panasonic’s newly announced 48GB and 64GB SDXC memory cards. Pricing and availability for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-F3 will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date.
Panasonic Press Release
PANASONIC’S NEW LUMIX DMC-F3 DIGITAL CAMERA DELIVERS ON STYLE AND CONVENIENCE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL USER
New LUMIX F3 Digital Camera is Compact with 4x Optical Zoom and High Definition Video Recording Capabilities
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 6, 2010) – Panasonic today introduces a new entry-level digital camera, the LUMIX DMC-F3, which has been designed with simplicity in mind, without overlooking the importance of style and performance. The 12.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-F3 has an impressive 4x optical zoom, considering its small size, as well as Panasonic’s shooting-assistant, Auto Scene Mode. The LUMIX F3 also records dynamic High Definition video in 1280 x 720p, at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). The LUMIX F3 is equipped with a 28mm wide-angle lens, a high-sensitivity CCD, and an Extra Optical Zoom function which extends zoom power to 7.8x, plus a 2.7” 230,000-dot resolution LCD designed so the user can clearly see it while shooting still photos and videos.
“The Panasonic LUMIX F3 was designed for the casual and frequent user who wants a digital camera that is not only small and stylish in design, but that has sophisticated features to help enrich the photo-taking experience,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronic Company. “With extended zoom and Auto Scene Mode, the Panasonic LUMIX F3 can take high-quality photos and videos, while still being easy-to-use and small enough to fit in your pocket.”
Other features include, Auto Scene Mode, which when activated, includes the following three shooting-assist functions:
· Intelligent ISO Control prevents the blurring of a moving subject by optimizing shutter speed and ISO settings to render sharp, clear images. On the LUMIX F3, unwanted red-eyes are digitally corrected and backlight compensation automatically activates.
· Face Detection helps to clearly capture registered faces and focus on faces with the appropriate exposure. This is helpful when trying to focus on one person within a group.
· Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects one of six scene modes that best suits the shooting situation – Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery.
Additionally, the Panasonic LUMIX F3 also has a Digital Image Stabilizer which helps suppress hand-shake and prevent blurry photos. The Panasonic LUMIX F3 has an auto power LCD function which detects light conditions and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by a maximum of 40% when shooting outdoors to secure clarity and visibility of the screen. In addition to supporting conventional SD/SDHC Memory Cards, the LUMIX F3 is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards, including Panasonic’s newly announced 48 GB* and 64 GB SDXC Memory Cards – to enable high capacity content storage and fast data transfer speeds. The LUMIX F3 is compatible with Windows 7**.
Pricing and availability for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-F3 will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date. The Panasonic LUMIX F3 will come in silver and black models.
*GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
** Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In its commitment to provide consumers with extensive imaging resources, Panasonic LUMIX established the Digital Photo Academy, a series of nationwide workshops designed to instruct consumers how to optimize the features on their digital cameras and produce high-quality photos. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources and protect our environment through the company’s Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom
.For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/
#1 asha john
this camera works really gud....so love it
6:17 pm - Sunday, May 16, 2010
#2 Svante Gustafsson
Look at this blog: lot of test pictures and videos
http://dmc-f3.blogspot.com/
1:56 pm - Monday, August 30, 2010
#3 gabriel
Anyone can tell when took a photo the date is marked in the picture, or has to do that by me photo by photo ?
4:45 am - Monday, November 8, 2010
#4 Pope
It has the timestamp function.
9:46 am - Wednesday, December 8, 2010
#5 gabriel
teach me how please !!!
2:09 pm - Wednesday, December 8, 2010
#6 Gary
Just bought this cam of ebay. After reading specs think i am going to like this one...
2:49 am - Wednesday, March 23, 2011
#7 sayid
i just bought this camera,with this price it really take a good picture & its size i great in ur hand.
9:36 am - Thursday, April 14, 2011
#8 davey
Looks like a great little camera just ordered one im looking forward to it after reading this.
1:17 pm - Thursday, April 14, 2011
#9 davey
Does anybody know how good the face detection funtion is ?
http://www.boilersonline.com/
1:19 pm - Thursday, April 14, 2011
#10 edwin w
that sucks...
3:41 pm - Monday, April 25, 2011
#11 Ravi
My Panasonic Lumix DMC F3 display is malfunctioning less than one year after purchase
1:53 pm - Tuesday, May 17, 2011
#12 alex
Would this camera be good for taking clear and non blurry nature and landscape photos aswell as portrait photos?
4:34 pm - Wednesday, May 18, 2011
#13 Alex
My camera is very good but i always feel very sad because this camera has been a liitle black spot on screen of this camera so as to be not able using this. Can it be removed? Reply me now
9:16 am - Wednesday, August 3, 2011
#14 julile
review for panasonic DMC-F3- excellent! My husband and I bought this camera on the last minute from Tesco before going on holiday and it is honestly the best camera we have ever bought. My husband usually spends at least £300 on his 'bulky' quality cameras but at last, we have a much cheaper, compact excellent quality camera. We also bought a little material case for £1 from tesco which protected the screen nicely-I lost the case on holiday but the camera was then kept in my little material purse so no problem. I accidently left the instruction manual at home and panicked, but to be honest it was so easy to use, we didnt need it when we got to our holiday destination. Like I say, the best value was at Tesco. Go and treat yourself to this when you need a new camera, you wont be sorry, Julie and Paul
9:58 am - Monday, August 22, 2011
#15 Dan_89
I agree with Julie ^^, I too have just bought the same DMC-F3 from tesco for a Very reasonable price. Me and my partner go away on the 30th so really looking forward to trying it ouT, i too have a DLR and payed roughly £400 for it, but for price vs. Quality the Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 is just awesome! Face detection works brilliant, Auto flash is not far to bright or Early like on most little compact cheapies resulting in perfect pictures in almost any light... When taking an image in the bright light, you do get light implications on the screen, but when you take the picture they dont show... not sure wether thats on mine or everyones.. would like to know if thats a fault though... Anyway hope this helps...
For a cheap, brilliant quality and easy to use compact definatly go: Panasonic Lumix F-3, Dan & Soph
2:59 pm - Sunday, August 28, 2011
#16 hunju
.....
this camera must be the biggest NONSENSE RUBBISH
on the market....
BE SMART
-----------------do not buy this rubbish...
here speaks 8 years of digital imaging of all brands ...........
4:48 pm - Tuesday, September 20, 2011
#17 Dan_89
Hunju: You speak NONSENSE. For Price vs Quality this is a top camera. Yes theres better cameras, and in some cases this camera can be better. But for the price you cant go wrong.
...in your case, 8 years of imaging brought you to this camera, so in my eyes, you cant hold many good worthy cameras.
3:02 pm - Tuesday, September 27, 2011
#18 Julie
Hunju.......seriously cannot believe you posted this nonsense. Potential customers of this camera, ignore Hunju's comments. Obviously having a bad day and needs to put the negativity somewhere. Its an inexpensive, compact brilliant camera and we have the best holiday snaps ever. - Julie
3:17 pm - Tuesday, September 27, 2011
#19 Annie
Mine too has this black spot and i don't know how to get it off. is it screen problem?
3:00 pm - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
#20 julie
Hi Annie, if I was having a black spot on the screen and the guide doesnt advise how to remove it I would go back to the shop where I purchased it and speak to a member of staff who may be able to advise. I would make sure I had read the whole manual first though (my husband tends not to!!) :)
1:36 pm - Thursday, September 27, 2012
#21 ghie
i really like Lumix DMC F3..this is the camera that the best i ever had..because i can take photos which have a great quality.. this camera can use to take some good photography.. and believe me, my photos taken by DMC f3 was look like a photo that taken from DLSR.. below here is my proof..
this photos was taken about 24 hrs ago..
i used my lumix DMC F3 and i switched my mode into night scenery..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/invaliduser02/8237292870/sizes/c/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/invaliduser02/8237288824/sizes/c/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/invaliduser02/8212670767/sizes/l/in/photostream/
here is an example of macro mode
http://www.flickr.com/photos/invaliduser02/8205404309/sizes/z/in/photostream/
5:27 pm - Sunday, December 2, 2012