Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 featuring high-speed AF

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 (FX60 in Europe) is a super-compact, beautifully designed digicam packed with high-end features. A worthy addition to the Lumix camera line-up, the Panasonic DMC-FX65 with a 25mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom LEICA DC lens provides both ideal optical performance and easy handling.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 includes the enhanced POWER O.I.S. image stabilizer for better shake reduction. The lens unit of the Panasonic DMC-FX65 comprises of seven lens elements in six groups, including three thin aspherical lenses.

The Extra Optical Zoom can give additional magnification extending the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 zoom ratio to 9.8x by using the centre part of the CCD. Compared with its predecessor, FX40, the Panasonic DMC-FX65 has reduced start-ups. The ultra high-speed Auto Focus lets you capture action scenes without missing a single shooting opportunity.

The 12.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 is equipped with the Venus Engine V high-class processor featuring a fast response time. The shutter time lag of 0.006 second facilitates capturing spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. If you shoot in burst mode, the Panasonic DMC-FX60 will snap 2.3 shots per second at 12.1 MP full resolution (up to 3 pictures in fine mode and up to 5 pictures in standard mode). As the Venus Engine V image processor boasts a high energy-efficiency, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 has a solid battery life - you can take up to 360 shots per one charge.

The Panasonic DMC-FX65 allows taking both still and motion high quality pictures. The camera has the intelligent Auto mode, a suite of intuitive technologies including Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Exposure and Intelligent Scene Selector. Thanks to the iA mode, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 does all the work for you.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 contains many useful, easy-to-operate functions. With the Panasonic DMC-FX65 you can take 1920 x 1080-pixel photos as well as record high quality movies in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). You can also connect the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 to your TV set using an optional cable, and enjoy full-screen viewing photos and videos.

Another nice feature of the Panasonic DMC-FX65 is the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0, which facilitates viewing, editing and archiving the recorded content. The elegant, slim and compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 is perfect for taking everyday shots or shooting HD video, and can be easily carried with you wherever you go.

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