Here this other two new Panasonic Lumix series the DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS7 that comes with 12.1MP CCD sensor and capable to record HD video at 720p. Both Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS7 has equipped with F3.3-4.9, 12X optical zoom Leica lens, equivalent to 25 - 300 mm include Face detection, Intelligent Resolution features and Optical zoom. Below you can read the detail specs of these two cameras. The Lumix DMC-ZS7 will be offered at cost $400 and there is no information about the DMC-ZS5 price until today.
Lumix DMC-ZS5 specs:
* new “Power OIS” version, which is better at reducing shake than the old “Mega OIS” system
* Compact body (by ultra zoom standards) comes in silver and black
* Uses new Venus Engine VI processor
* New Intelligent Resolution feature produces sharper edges and textures, while keeping things like skin tones softer
o This feature also allows for a 1.3X digital zoom with a minimal drop in image quality
* 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
* Full manual controls (save for focus and RAW support) — finally!
* Intelligent Auto Mode selects a scene mode for you, detects and recognizes faces, tracks a moving subject, and more
* New “Happy Mode” (only in Japan…) optimizes color, saturation, and brightness to make photos stand out
* Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) using M-JPEG codec; optical zoom can be used in movie mode
* 40MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
* Uses DMW-BCG10 li-ion battery; 340 shots per charge
* Optional underwater case
Lumix DMC-ZS7 specs:
* Uses new Venus Engine HD II processor
* 3-inch LCD display with 460,000 pixels
* Built-in GPS records the coordinates of photos as you take them for easy geotagging
o Camera has database of 500,000 popular landmarks in 73 countries; if camera knows where it is, it’ll tag the photo for you (though you can override this)
o Clock is automatically adjusted to local time using the GPS
* New “Sonic Speed AF” promises much faster focus times and less shutter lag
* Records movies at 1280 x 720, 60 frames/second (sensor output is 30 fps) using AVCHD Lite codec
o Can record until memory card is full, except in Europe, where you’re limited to 30 minutes
o Optical zoom and image stabilizer can be used during recording
o Sound is recorded using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
o New “video divide” function lets you trim video clips right on the camera
o Motion JPEG codec remains available for those who don’t want to deal with AVCHD Lite
* Face detection and Intelligent Resolution features also available in movie mode
* 15MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
* 300 shots per charge using the same li-ion battery
* HDMI output
* Comes in silver, black, red, and blue
