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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 (Lumix DMC-TZ40)

Announced Jan 7, 2013 •
18 megapixels | 3″ screen | 24 – 480 mm (20×)
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Product description
Announced Jan 7, 2013

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 (TZ40 in Europe) is a compact superzoom camera featuring a 20x optical zoom, 1080p60 video and Wi-Fi capability. The biggest new feature on offer, however is Near Field Communication (NFC), a close-proximity radio connection that the ZS30 can use to initiate a Wi-Fi connection with a compatible device simply by tapping the two together.

Product timeline
Panasonic announces DMC-ZS30 and DMC-ZS25 cameras
Jan 7, 2013
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 4896 x 3672
Effective pixels 18 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
ISO Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200, 6400
Focal length (equiv.) 24–480 mm
Max aperture F3.3–6.4
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 920,000
Max shutter speed 1/1200 sec
Format MPEG-4, AVCHD
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1″)
GPS Built-in

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