Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
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Overview
Type Bridge digital camera
Lens
Lens 28-504 mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8-F4.2
Sensor/medium
Sensor 1/2.5" CCD
Maximum resolution 3264×2448 (10 megapixels)
Film speed ISO 100-1600
Storage media SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, internal
Focusing
Focus modes Automatic or Manual
Focus bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesManual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Metering modes Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Flash
Flash Built-in pop up; Range: 0.3 - 4 meters
Flash bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Shutter
Shutter speed range60-1/2000 sec
Continuous shooting 3.0
Viewfinder
Viewfinder EVF 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) or 2.5 in color LCD (230,000 pixels)
Image processing
White balance custom modes
General
Battery Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh
Weight 15.6 ounces (360 g)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:

As with most Panasonic Lumix cameras it uses a Venus Engine, in this case the Venus Engine III.

The camera has a 2.5" color LCD display and a color electronic viewfinder, and is available in two colors, black (suffix K) and silver (suffix S).

The DMC-FZ18 became available in the United States in July 2007. The successor to the FZ18 is the FZ28.

The range of digital superzoom cameras also include models like the Nikon Coolpix P90.

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Preceded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
July 2007 - July 2008
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