Panasonic's Lumix DMC G10 packs many advanced dslr camera functions which is designed to be easy to use for users novices at system cameras. The compact and portable Lumix G10, able to record Hi def (HD) video in combination with high quality still images, joins the Lumix DMC G2 contained in the Panasonic Lumix G Series.

The Lumix G10, utilizing its incredible compact body and portable design, works on a mirrorless structure as an ingredient the Micro Four Thirds System standard, eliminating plenty of components which can be within a conventional interchangeable lens camera, such as mirror box and optical viewfinder unit. This innovative structure permits the Lumix G10 being earth's lightest system camera in a compact digital camera design that is a desired feature for new users. Increasing its lightweight body, the Lumix G10 has the Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. This lens creates a versatile zoom range of 14 42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28 84mm), getting well suited for shooting a wide range of scenes, from dynamic landscape to portrait.


The Lumix G10, specifically for user friendly set up, offers iA (Intelligent Auto) mode with its shooting assist functions who have proven a popular topic in Lumix compact cameras. Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto), a suprisingly simple shooting mode with automatic optimization according to the scene in either photo and video recording, is effective to beginner users not really acquainted with an interchangeable lens system camera. Together with the new dedicated iA button, which illuminates in blue when engaged, activating this mode is a whole lot easier which enable it to be used to shoot both pics and vids.

When shooting still photos, iA offers the following: MEGA O.I.S., which assists to prevent blurring from hand shake; Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if ever the subject moves; Intelligent Exposure optimizes exposure per each component of a photo, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping be sure gradation and facts are reproduced properly; Intelligent Scene Selector detects the most typical shooting situations Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close up and Sunset and switches into the appropriate Scene mode automatically devoid of setting changes needed.

The Lumix G10 can record 1280 x 720 HD video in Motion JPEG, QVGA, VGA and WVGA formats. Photographers can also enjoy recording HD videos while enjoying the high quality lens as well as the flexibility to switch for some other lenses. Even users a novice to recording videos will get the Lumix G10 makes it easy. Panasonic's iA for video provides the following: Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) inhibits handshake when you use high powered zoom; Face Detection automatically detects a face inside frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion; Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions plunge to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows; Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Close up, Scenery, and Low Light modes based on the situation to optimize visual quality.

With AF Tracking, the Lumix G10 can lock onto any subject and maintain it in focus despite that it moves making it easy to receive beautiful, clear shots of moving subjects, along the lines of children and pets. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The head Recognition function remembers registered faces to provide a proper AF/AE over the people. In playback, you are able to like to display only photos which contain an important registered face using Category Playback. The contrast AF system adopted with the Lumix DMC G10 is not only accurate and easy to make use of, and also very quick. Photographers consider a lot of AF modes, including AF Tracking, 1 area AF, Face Detection AF/AE and 23 area AF.

Live MOS sensor

The Lumix G10's Live View Finder, having a resolution of 202,000 dot equivalent, 1.04x (0.52x) retains the viewability of the optical viewfinder and displays specifics about its settings that users am able to see without removing their eye within the subject. The 60 fps Live View is powered through Live MOS sensor, that can signals from the style sensor and sends them continuously on the LCD, instantly. Both Live View Finder and LCD provide approximately 100% field of view. This gives the individual, when composing an attempt, to look for the framing accurately from corner to corner. Several.0 inch large 460,000 dot high resolution LCD with wide viewing angle automatically controls the brightness depending on the situation for an Intelligent LCD.

The 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor and also the new Venus Engine HD II assist to separate chromatic noise from luminance noise and apply the optimal noise reduction to each and every, so users can capture clear and beautiful images no matter if shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels.

Venus Engine HD II

The high speed, high performance Venus Engine HD II, that's been re engineered to provide this new image processing technology, Intelligent Resolution, enables it of beautiful photo and HD video with good quality signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to convey edges increased clarity, while simultaneously giving a moderate accentuation to your textured areas in order that they look finely detailed. For your soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system belonging to the Venus Engine HD II is applied to achiever a smoother effect. Independent of the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel on the most effective way, causing images which might be naturally clear.

All Panasonic Lumix G Series digital camera models come with the highly efficient Dust Reduction System. If dust or other foreign matter gets within the Lumix G10 while changing lenses, it could actually cling into the image sensor and seem being a spot into your photos. However, together with the Dust Reduction System, it contributes greatly eliminate this possibility by locating a supersonic wave filter watching the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust besides other particles effectively.



Panasonic Lumix G10 Highlights

Utilize Full time Live View for accurate shooting.

Dual Full time Live View for LCD and LVF, and Contrast AF System
The DMC G10 features dual Full time Live View for the LCD along with the LVF (Live View Finder). It gives a live view of what you are shooting, with approx. 100% field of view. The DMC G10's 3.0 inch LCD features 460,000 dot resolution Intelligent LCD with wide viewing angle. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in almost all shooting situations, among nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low angle to high angle shooting. The DMC G10 also features Contrast AF system which is not only accurate and easy to use, additionally it is quickly.

12.1 megapixel Live MOS Sensor and Intelligent Resolution Technology with Venus Engine HD II
The 4/3 type 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor is advantageous for image recording having its high S/N, because a circuit structure that's unaffected by the noise generated in every one of the circuits. The Intelligent Resolution Technology, incorporated within the Venus Engine HD II, determines the subject's contours and color edges, and emphasizes them during image processing. Allowing you capture stunning images with details. The Dust Reduction System helps maintain image quality by placing Supersonic Wave Filter as you're watching sensor.

Artistic Images with My Color Mode, Peripheral Defocus Mode and Film P Mode
My Color Mode makes it simple to customize color effects to match your favor. In still image recording, the Peripheral Defocus Mode automatically adjusts the attention enhance the AF area you positioned while gently defocusing the foreground and background to emphasize this issue. In movie recording, the Film P Mode makes adjustment the aperture easily. The iA Mode, featuring Face Recognition function, is a mix of functions rendering it feasible for anyone to get beautiful photos and movies.

My Color Mode options.

HD Movie (Motion JPEG) and HDMI Compatibility Featuring VIERA Link
The DMC G10 can record HD movie (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion picture recording in low light settings. The iA Mode could also be activated in movie recording. As soon as the DMC G10 is powering a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's rc unit are often used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.

Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. Based on the Micro Four Thirds System Standard
Suitable for the combination of scenes from portrait to landscape photography, the Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. is made with a zoom collection of 28 84mm (35mm equivalent) while featuring its compact size and lightweight weight. It incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), that make it easy to shoot clear shots even during low lit situations without hand shake blur. If your lens is attached with the DMC G10, you need to use the contrast AF system, that may be implemented in the DMC G10 to offer a amount of convenient functions.

Other why people love the Lumix G10 include:

• My Color mode by using a total of seven preset effects: Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette. Also includes Custom mode, which lets users manually set along with, brightness and saturation levels. For starters, the Lumix G10's full time Live View function lets users see how these settings will affect the photographs before they shoot, making it simpler to capture inside or outside mood or atmosphere desired.
• Scene modes total 26, such as Peripheral Defocus mode, which lets users relax and take a photo the place that the foreground is due to focus and background is blurred or the other way round. This popular result can be intimidating for any beginner, playing with the Peripheral Defocus mode, by just selecting the objects that should be blurred and focused making use of camera's keypad, it's simple for photographers of any level.
• Exposure meter is usually displayed around the P/A/S/M shooting modes. The correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, by having a color coded warning system that alerts users in the event the settings commonly are not during the proper range. For people a newcomer to system camera photo digital portrait photography, this will make simple to use to sit and learn proper settings both visually and logically, enhancing their photography skills.

The Panasonic Lumix G10 is compatible with Micro Four Thirds System lenses, allowing users even higher degrees of performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera. Besides Lumix G lenses, the Lumix DMC G10 and Lumix G Micro System will use any interchangeable lens that complies while using the Four Thirds standard via an optional mount adaptor DMW MA1 along with the prestigious Leica M/R Lenses via DMW MA2M or MA3R.

What's around the Box
Lumix G10 body, Lumix G Vario 14 42mm lens, Battery Charger/AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Body Cap, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD ROM.