Panasonic's Lumix DMC G10 packs quite a few advanced photographic camera functions which will be easy to use for users a new comer to system cameras. The compact and portable Lumix G10, able to record High Definition (HD) video as well as high quality still images, joins the Lumix DMC G2 as part of the Panasonic Lumix G Series.

The Lumix G10, features incredible compact body and portable design, utilizes a mirrorless structure as an ingredient the Micro Four Thirds System standard, eliminating quite a few components that are included in an average interchangeable lens camera, like the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit. This innovative structure constructed of the Lumix G10 to always be the lightest system camera inside a compact camcorder design this is a desired feature achievable users. Preparing its lightweight body, the Lumix G10 comes equipped with the Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. This lens is equipped with an versatile zoom range of 14 42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28 84mm), rendering it made for shooting a wide range of scenes, from dynamic landscape to portrait.


The Lumix G10, manufactured for usability, offers iA (Intelligent Auto) mode with its shooting assist functions that have proven increasingly popular in Lumix compact cameras. Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto), a hassle free shooting mode with automatic optimization according to the scene in either photo and video recording, is effective to beginner users not familiar with an interchangeable lens system camera. Considering the new dedicated iA button, which illuminates in blue when engaged, activating this mode is easier still which enables it to be familiar with shoot both pics and vids.

When shooting still photos, iA provides the following: MEGA O.I.S., that will help 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 each an important part of a picture, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping make certain that gradation and details are reproduced properly; Intelligent Scene Selector detects simple to avoid shooting situations Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close up and Sunset and switches towards appropriate Scene mode automatically without any setting changes needed.

The Lumix G10 can record 1280 x 720 HD video in Motion JPEG, QVGA, VGA and WVGA formats. Photographers can enjoy recording HD videos while enjoying the high quality lens along with flexibility to alter for other lenses. Even users unfamiliar with recording videos will quickly realize the Lumix G10 makes it simplallows you. Panasonic's iA for video supplies the following: Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) aids in averting handshake if you use high powered zoom; Face Detection automatically detects a face from the 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 according to the situation to optimize visual quality.

With AF Tracking, the Lumix G10 can lock onto any subject and ensure in focus even tough it moves making it easy to generate beautiful, clear shots of moving subjects, just like children and pets. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The eye Recognition function remembers registered faces to convey the ideal AF/AE along the people. In playback, yourrrre able to like to display only photos that include a given registered face using Category Playback. The contrast AF system adopted with the Lumix DMC G10 isn't only accurate and straightforward to make use of, but additionally very quickly. Photographers can pick from quite a few 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, accompanied by a resolution of 202,000 dot equivalent, 1.04x (0.52x) retains the viewability of each optical viewfinder and displays information regarding its settings that users will see without removing their eye on the subject. The 60 fps Live View is powered by your Live MOS sensor, that can take signals completely from the picture sensor and sends them continuously for the LCD, instantly. The Live View Finder and LCD provide approximately 100% field of view. This gives the person, when composing an endeavor, to check 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 situation just as one Intelligent LCD.

The 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor along with new Venus Engine HD II assistance 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 even though shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels.

Venus Engine HD II

The high speed, high performance Venus Engine HD II, with which has been re engineered to include the latest image processing technology, Intelligent Resolution, enables the recording of beautiful photo and HD video with high 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 give edges increased clarity, while simultaneously giving a moderate accentuation in to the textured areas in order that they look finely detailed. For that soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system from the Venus Engine HD II is utilized on achiever a smoother effect. Independent of the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel around the most effective way, resulting in images who are naturally clear.

All Panasonic Lumix G Series digital cameras include the highly efficient Dust Reduction System. If dust or other foreign matter gets in the Lumix G10 while changing lenses, it might cling to image sensor and seem as a spot in your own photos. However, using the Dust Reduction System, it may help eliminate this possibility by locating a supersonic wave filter working on the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and various 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 ones LCD and therefore the LVF (Live View Finder). It gives you 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 enable shooting situations, between nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low angle to high angle shooting. The DMC G10 also features Contrast AF system that's not only accurate and easy to use, as well as extremely fast.

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 utilizing its high S/N, due to a circuit structure that may be unaffected by the noise generated in all the circuits. The Intelligent Resolution Technology, incorporated from 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 Motion Picture P Mode
My Color Mode makes it easy to customize color effects to fit your favor. In still image recording, the Peripheral Defocus Mode automatically adjusts the main objective to match the AF area you positioned while gently defocusing the foreground and background to emphasize the topic. In movie recording, the Motion Picture P Mode makes adjustment the aperture easily. The iA Mode, featuring Face Recognition function, can serve as a variety of functions rendering it seems that 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 even during low light settings. The iA Mode will also be activated in movie recording. If your DMC G10 is powering a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's push button control unit could be used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.

Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. Depending on the Micro Four Thirds System Standard
Suitable for one wide selection of scenes from portrait to landscape photography, the Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. supplies a zoom range of 28 84mm (35mm equivalent) while featuring its lightweight and lightweight weight. It incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), so that it basic shoot clear shots even low lit situations without hand shake blur. As soon as lens is placed on the DMC G10, you need to use the contrast AF system, and that is implemented with the DMC G10 to provide a variety of convenient functions.

Other things about the Lumix G10 include:

• My Color mode having total of seven preset effects: Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette. Also includes Custom mode, which lets users manually set area, brightness and saturation levels. For newbies, the Lumix G10's full time Live View function lets users see how these settings will affect the pictures before they shoot, making it simpler to capture the precise mood or atmosphere desired.
• Scene modes total 26, just as Peripheral Defocus mode, which lets users please take a photo the spot where the foreground is either focus and background is blurred or the opposite way round. This popular result can be intimidating on a beginner, in the Peripheral Defocus mode, by means of selecting the objects that they are blurred and focused making use of camera's keypad, it happens to be simple for photographers of any level.
• Exposure meter is often displayed inside P/A/S/M shooting modes. The correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, which includes a color coded warning system that alerts users when settings will not be from the proper range. For many not used to system camera portrait digital photography, this makes it easy to discover proper settings both visually and logically, enhancing their photography skills.