Shot-enhancing technologies

Take every shot with confidence. Intelligent Auto mode places five technologies under your control that help you snap shots free of common shooting-errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences so images come out just the way you see them. The DMC-ZS1's broad list of Scene modes — including Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Snow, and Sunset — might seem daunting, but the Intelligent Scene Selector makes things easy by choosing the mode that best fits each situation for you. When the excitement of the shot makes you a little unsteady, MEGA Optical Image Stabilization reduces blurring caused by hand shake. Motion blur that might otherwise occur when shooting moving subjects is reduced by Intelligent ISO Control. Finally, when you're taking pictures of friends and family, Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing focus and exposure settings.

LEICA 25mm wide-angle lens with 12x optical zoom

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 25mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 300mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMCZS1S Lumix 10.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 21.4x, giving you even greater telephoto power.

iA mode: Worry about the shot, not the scene mode

Just set the camera to iA mode, aim, and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results. Note: In the ZS1, iA mode cannot be used when shooting moion images.

Whoa, steady now . . . One more word on O.I.S.

Get ready to bid camera-shake blur adieu. Whether you enjoy shooting pristine landscapes, wildlife, sports or candid moments at gatherings with friends, the excitement of the shot can get to even the most seasoned of photographers, putting even just a teeny shake in an otherwise steady hand. The unfortunate result? Blurry memories and fuzzy moments. Enter Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, featured on the DMC-ZS1S digital camera. A built-in gyrosensor detects any hand movement during a shot, and then sends a signal to the camera's microcomputer. After calculating the necessary compensation, the microcomputer shifts the optical image stabilizer to guide the incoming light from the subject directly and cleanly to the CCD image sensor. You get all of your DMC-ZS1S's 10.1 megapixels devoted to sharp, clear detail and not to blur and fuzz.

Composing, reviewing, and sharing each shot is easy

Many digital cameras — including your new DMC-ZS1S — use an LCD screen on the back of the camera as the viewfinder for composing shots. By automatically adjusting its brightness as ambient light conditions change, the DMC-ZS1S's wide 2.7" LCD screen gives you a clear view of each shot you compose, and is ideal for reviewing shots right after you've taken them, or for sharing images with friends.

A professional technique made automatic

Seasoned and novice photographers, alike, use a technique called bracketing both as a learning tool and to help guarantee that they don't miss the perfect shot. Bracketing is simple — photographers simply take three or four photographs in succession, slightly changing the exposure settings for each shot to ensure that the right exposure is given. The DMC-ZS1S's Auto Bracketing mode automatically takes multiple pictures with a single press of the shutter, each using a different exposure. Review all the images after the shot and keep the best one.

Don't let fast subjects slow you down

Whether it's a break-away play at your child's hockey game, or wildlife darting through the trees, fast-moving subjects usually don't give you a chance to take more than one shot. Take between 2.5 and 6 shots-per-second (depending on resolution) with the DMC-ZS1S's High-Speed Burst mode. You just got a whole lot better at catching that perfect action shot.

Special travel functions for the perfect trip

The Clipboard allows you to take photos of maps, timetables, and other travel info. These images are saved in a separate folder of the DMC-ZS1S's built-in memory to distinguish them from normal photos. You can print titles and other characters on the photos you shoot with the Title Edit and Stamp function. This is great for creating your own postcards from a vacation trip. Input your departure date and destination with the Travel Date Setting. Later, during photo viewing, the camera will indicate on which day of the trip each shot was taken and the location.

Standard accessories and included software

The following accessories are included with the purchase of the DMC-ZS1S: Battery charger / Battery pack / Battery carrying case / AV and USB cables / Strap / CD-ROM. The following software are included with the purchase of the DMC-ZS1S: PhotofunStudio / ArcSoft® MediaImpression&trade / ArcSoft Panorama Maker&trade / QuickTime / USB driver.

Comparison Specifications

• Pixel resolution: Effective pixels: 10.1 megapixels
• Recording media: Built-in memory / SD memory card / SDHC memory card / MultiMedia card
• Zoom power: 12x optical zoom / 4x digital zoomExtra Optical Zoom: 14.3x (4:3/7M), 17.1x (4:3/5M), 21.4x (under 3M)
• Combined zoom: 48.0x digital plus optical zoom without Extra Optical Zoom / 85.6x digital plus optical zoom with Extra Optical Zoom
• Intelligent Auto Mode: Optical Image Stabilizer (still), Intelligent ISO control (still, Face Detection (still), Intelligent Scene Selector
• Optical zoom in motion picture, macro zoom, orientation detector, thumbnails (12,30-thumbnail/max 16x) zoomed playback
• Movie mode: 30 fps recording / QuickTime Motion JPEG / VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels
• Viewscreen: 2.7" polycrystalline TFT LCD display / 460,000 pixels / 100% field of view / Auto Power LCD mode / Power LCD mode / High Angle mode
• Interface: DC input / A/V output NSC/PAL / AV output, component / USB
• Image sensor: 1/2.5" CCD / MEGA Optical Image Stabilization

Additional Specifications

• Lens: 25mm Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens / Focus length: 4.1 to 49.2mm, 28 to 25-300mm @ 35mm equivalent / Aperture: f/3.3-4.9 / Iris Diaphragm F3.3-6.3 (W) / 4.9-6.3 (T)
• Focusing area: Normal: Wide 50cm, Tele 200cm to infinity / Macro/Intelligent Auto/Clipboard: Wide 3cm/ Max 200 cm / Tele 100cm to infinity
• Auto Focus metering: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11 point) / 1 point / 1-point high speed / spot
• Focus: Normal, Macro / Quick AF On/Off / Continuous AF On/Off
• Color modes: Standard / vivid / cool / warm / natural / black & white / sepia
• ISO sensitivity: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / High-sensitivity mode: 1600 to 6400
• White balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White set / White balance adjustment (±10steps, except auto set)
• Exposure: Program Auto Exposure / Exposure compensation: 1/3 EV step, +/- 2 EV, Backlight compensation: Yes, at Intelligent AUTO mode
• Self timer: 2sec, 10sec / Auto review: 1sec, 2sec, zoom, hold / review / digital red eye correction
• Calendar display / set favorites / show histogram / DPOF print setting, set production / PictBridge Support (single, multi, all, favorites, DPOF)

Manufacturer Specifications

• Light metering: Intelligent multiple metering / Center-weighted metering / Spot metering
• Dedicated button: Macro / Mode switch: Shooting, Playback
• Continuous shooting Mode: Full-resolution image: Standard mode 2.5 fps, max 5 fps / Fine mode max 3 fps / High-speed burst mode max 6 fps
• Shutter speed: 8 to 1/2,000 sec / Starry Sky mode: 15, 30, 60 sec / Self timer: 10 sec/2 sec
• Built-in flash: Auto / Auto/Red-eye reduction / Forced On / Slow sync/Red-eye reduction / Forced Off / 0.6 to 5.3m wide, 1.0 to 3.6 tele
• Recording format: Still image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
• Burst shooting mode: 2.5 to 10 frames/sec depending on shooting mode, Slideshow Mode (all still images / favorites / category / BGM effect - natural, slow, swing, urban, off)
• Recording image size: Still image: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratio / Motion image: 4:3
• Still image recording with audio (5 seconds) / Audio dubbing (10 seconds) / Designed with speaker and microphone
• Power supply: Lithium-ion battery pack, 3.6V, 1000 mAh, included; AC adaptor, optional / Battery life: Up to 320 pictures

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 2.35" H x 4.07" W x 1.29" D
• Weight: 0.45 lbs

Panasonic DMC-ZS1 Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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