Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

Content sourced from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 (also sold as DMC-FZ35 in North America) is a versatile superzoom bridge camera. It uses a Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with a 27-486 mm equivalent focal length and a fast aperture of f/2.8-4.4, giving bright shots at the wide end and solid zoom performance at the telephoto end.

Sensing and image quality
- Sensor: 12.7 megapixel 1/2.33" CCD, maximum resolution 4000 x 3000
- ISO: 100–1600 (high-sensitivity mode up to 6400)
- Storage: SD/SDHC cards or internal memory
- Autofocus: nine-area AF
- Flash: built-in pop-up flash

Performance and handling
- Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec to 60 sec (long exposure)
- Viewfinder: electronic viewfinder plus a 2.7-inch color LCD (230,000 dots)
- Power: Li-ion battery (7.2 V, 695 mAh) with included charger
- Weight: about 414 g

What you can do with it
- Video: AVCHD Lite for movies, with options to adjust aspects and color effects in custom movie mode
- Modes: Auto Intelligence (smart auto modes), macro, portrait, scenery, sports, plus around 20 scene presets
- Creative controls: a dedicated Creative mode with easier controls than full manual, including options for blur, color, black-and-white, sepia, and other effects
- Exposure and shooting options: Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Program modes
- Formats: RAW, JPEG, and Lossless JPEG

Overall, the FZ38/FZ35 is aimed at users who want a long zoom, reliable auto modes, and fun creative options without needing advanced settings.