Panasonic's Lumix DMC G10 packs quite a number of advanced camera functions that will be easy to use for users a newcomer to system cameras. The compact and portable Lumix G10, which can record High definition (HD) video apart from high quality still images, joins the Lumix DMC G2 within the Panasonic Lumix G Series.

The Lumix G10, having incredible compact body and portable design, runs on the mirrorless structure as an ingredient the Micro Four Thirds System standard, eliminating several components which are present in a conventional interchangeable lens camera, along with the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit. This innovative structure constructed of the Lumix G10 for being the lightest system camera within a compact video camera design what a desired feature moms and dads users. Triggering 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 supplies a versatile zoom choice of 14 42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28 84mm), which makes ideal for shooting a wide range of scenes, from dynamic landscape to portrait.


The Lumix G10, planned for simplicity, offers iA (Intelligent Auto) mode with its shooting assist functions which may have proven increasingly popular in Lumix compact cameras. Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto), a simple shooting mode with automatic optimization using 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 less difficult and can be employed to shoot both photos and videos.

When shooting still photos, iA provides the following: MEGA O.I.S., which assists prevent blurring from hand shake; Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if for example subject moves; Intelligent Exposure optimizes exposure per each component of a picture, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping confirm that gradation and details are reproduced properly; Intelligent Scene Selector detects the easiest shooting situations Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close up and Sunset and switches into the appropriate Scene mode automatically with no 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 making the most of the superior quality lens and also the flexibility to change to many other lenses. Even users a novice to recording videos will quickly realize the Lumix G10 makes it simple. Panasonic's iA for video provides following: Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) assists in discouraging handshake if you use high powered zoom; Face Detection automatically detects a face around 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 switch to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows; Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Close up, Scenery, and Low Light modes depending on the situation to optimize visual quality.

With AF Tracking, the Lumix G10 can lock onto any subject and ensure that is stays in focus even though it moves making it easy to build beautiful, clear shots of moving subjects, which includes children and pets. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to allow a good AF/AE within the people. In playback, you're able to opt to display only photos which contain an individual registered face using Category Playback. The contrast AF system adopted from the Lumix DMC G10 it not just accurate and easy to employ, additionally it is very fast. Photographers can decide on many 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, with a resolution of 202,000 dot equivalent, 1.04x (0.52x) retains the viewability connected with an optical viewfinder and displays information about its settings that users will see without removing their eye from the subject. The 60 fps Live View is powered through the Live MOS sensor, that can signals from the particular sensor and sends them continuously in to the LCD, in real time. The Live View Finder and LCD provide approximately 100% field of view. This allows the owner, when composing a try, to check the framing accurately from corner to corner. A few of the.0 inch large 460,000 dot high resolution LCD with wide viewing angle automatically controls the brightness in accordance with the situation being a Intelligent LCD.

The 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor as well as the new Venus Engine HD II assist to separate chromatic noise from luminance noise and apply the optimal noise reduction to every, so users can capture clear and beautiful images although shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels.

Venus Engine HD II

The high speed, high performance Venus Engine HD II, that has been re engineered to include the popular image processing technology, Intelligent Resolution, enables the recording of beautiful photo and HD video rich in 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 on the textured areas so one of these look finely detailed. For any soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system from the Venus Engine HD II is utilized by achiever a smoother effect. Independent of the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel within the most effective way, contributing to images which were naturally clear.

All Panasonic Lumix G Series digital camera models include the highly efficient Dust Reduction System. If dust or other foreign matter gets included in the Lumix G10 while changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and appear as a spot with your photos. However, considering the Dust Reduction System, it helps eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave filter at the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and 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 towards the LCD and the LVF (Live View Finder). It will give you a live view of what you will be 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 pretty much all shooting situations, from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low angle to high angle shooting. The DMC G10 also features Contrast AF system that is not only accurate and easy to use, but additionally 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 featuring high S/N, because of a circuit structure that could be unsusceptible to the noise generated in the many circuits. The Intelligent Resolution Technology, incorporated while in 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 locating a Supersonic Wave Filter while 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 fit your favor. In still image recording, the Peripheral Defocus Mode automatically adjusts the debate correspond the AF area you positioned while gently defocusing the foreground and background to emphasize individual. In movie recording, the Movie P Mode makes adjustment the aperture easily. The iA Mode, featuring Face Recognition function, can serve as a variety of functions which make it feasible for that you 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 during low light settings. The iA Mode can also be activated in movie recording. Once the DMC G10 is related to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's handheld remote control unit enable you to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.

Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. In line with the Micro Four Thirds System Standard
Suitable for one a wide variety of scenes from landscape and portrait photography, the Lumix G Vario 14 42mm/F3.5 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. provides a zoom choice of 28 84mm (35mm equivalent) while featuring its compact size and light weight weight. It incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), so that it simple shoot clear shots during low lit situations without hand shake blur. If the lens is installed on the DMC G10, you may use the contrast AF system, which can be implemented during the DMC G10 to offer a variety of convenient functions.

Other top features of the Lumix G10 include:

• My Color mode by having a total of seven preset effects: Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette. Also includes Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color, brightness and saturation levels. Education, the Lumix G10's full time Live View function lets users observe how these settings will affect the photos before they shoot, making it simpler to capture may mood or atmosphere desired.
• Scene modes total 26, for example the Peripheral Defocus mode, which lets users use a photo from where the foreground is due to focus and background is blurred or the other way round. This popular effect can be intimidating for the beginner, employing the Peripheral Defocus mode, merely by selecting the objects to remain blurred and focused aided by the camera's keypad, it truly is simple for photographers of any level.
• Exposure meter are generally displayed inside P/A/S/M shooting modes. The correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, using a color coded warning system that alerts users when settings will not be on the proper range. For the new at all to system camera photography, this makes simple to use to discover proper settings both visually and logically, enhancing their photography skills.