Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 review

A stylish touch screen compact with a bright Leica lens

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77
Simple, elegant styling is the order of the day

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 Review: Specification

Sensor: 12.1 1/2.33-type high speed CCD
Lens: Leica DC Vario Summarit f/2.5, 5x optical zoom (24-120mm)
Memory: Built-in (70Mb), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Viewfinder: No, on screen only
LCD Screen: 3.5" TFT touch screen LCD (230,000 dots), 100% angle of view
Video resolution: 1920x1080
ISO range: ISO100 – 1600 (ISO3200 & ISO6400 in high sensitivity mode)
Focus modes: Face detection, AF tracking, Touch AF, Macro, Continuous AF, Quick AF
Max burst rate: 3.7 fps (max. 7 frames)
Shutter speeds: 8sec – 1/4000sec (15, 30 & 60sec in Starry sky mode) weight 142g (inc. battery and memory card)
Dimensions: 99.7x55.2x20.55mm
Power supply: Lithium Ion battery

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