| Effective resolution | 12.1 megapixels |
| Sensor | 1 / 2.33 '' CCD 12.5 megapixels |
| Image format | JPEG (Fine / Standard) |
| Resolution when recording images | [4: 3] 4 000 x 3 000 (12M) / 3 264 x 2 448 (8M EZ) / 2 560 x 1 920 (5M EZ) / 2 048 x 1 536 (3M EZ) / 1 600 x 1 200 (2M EC) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EC) [3: 2] 4 000 x 2 672 (10.5M) / 3 264 x 2 176 (7M EC) / 2 560 x 1 712 (4.5M EC) / 2 048 x 1 360 (2.5M EC) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EC) [16: 9] 4 000 x 2 248 (9M) / 3 264 x 1 840 (6M EC) / 2 560 x 1 440 (3.5M EZ) / 1 920 x 1 080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ) [1: 1] 2 992 x 2 992 (9M) / 2 448 x 2 448 (6M EC) / 1 920 x 1 920 (3.5M EC) / 1 536x 1 536 (2.5M EC) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EC) |
| Video recording | HD 1 920 x 1 080 pixels, 50i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (sensor output is 25p) / 1 280 x 720 pixels, 50p (SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (sensor output is 25p) / 1 920 x 1 080 pixels, 25 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 25p) / 1 280 x 720 pixels, 25p (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 25p) STD Video VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 25 fps (4Mbps / MP4) |
| Lens type | Vario lens |
| Optical zoom | 25x |
| Focal length | 4.5 - 108.0 mm, focal length at Eq. 35mm 25-600mm (28-672mm video) |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focus range | 1 cm - ∞ (1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro mode) |
| Thread on filter / accessories | 52 mm + optional converters with DMW-LA5 adapter |
| Work modes | Normal / AF Macro / Zoom Macro / Fast AF On / Off (On in Smart Auto) / Manual Focus, One shot AF, AF Select Zone, AF Track |
| Light sensitivity | Auto / i.ISO / 100/200/400/800/1600 / High sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Shutter speed | 60 - 1/2000 s; Starry Sky mode: 15, 30, 60 sec. |
| Aperture range | F 2.8 - 5.2 |
| Exposure modes | Mode P (Program), Mode A (Priority Aperture), Mode S (Priority Shutter), Mode M (Manual), Creative Video Mode, Creative Control Mode + Ready Templates |
| White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Lamp / Flash / White Adjustment 1 / Color Temperature / White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, each with ± 9 steps, with blue / amber and purple / green accents) |
| Ready shot templates | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up Mode, Scene Mode - Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, / Flash, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, 3D Photo; Custom + PHOTO EFFECTS |
| Built-in flash | Auto, Off, Slow Sync, 1st and 2nd Curtain Sync |
| Interface | AV, mini HDMI, USB2.0 |
| Contact for external flash | None |
| Serial pictures | Full resolution image, 3.7 fps Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max. 7 images (Fine mode) / High speed serial mode: Approx. 7 fps (priority image) / Approx. 10 fps (Speed Priority) / (3M - 4: 3, 2.5M - 3: 2, 2M - 16: 9, 2.5M - 1: 1) |
| Self-timer | 2 sec. / 10 sec. / 10 sec. [3 pictures] |
| Internal memory | 70 MB |
| Compatible storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Battery | DMW-BMB9 Lithium-ion battery |
| Electrical adapter | ... |
| Viewfinder | 0.20 "Color EVF (201.6K pixels equivalent), Viewing Angle: Approx. 100%, |
| LCD display | 7.5 cm (3.0 ") TFT mobile LCD screen (460K pixels), Field of view: approx. 100% Wide Angle / AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode |
| Dimensions | 120.3 x 79.8 x 91.9 mm |
| WEIGHT | 498 g with battery and memory card |