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EX-Z9

Specifications

Number of Effective Pixels
Approximately 8.1 megapixels
Image Sensor
1/2.5-inch square pixel CCD
Total Pixels:8.29 million
File Format
  • Still Images:JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
  • Movies:Motion JPEG , AVI format , IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
  • Audio (Voice Recording):WAV format (monaural)
Built-in Flash Memory
(Image Area)
18.6 MB
Recording Media
SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard / MultiMediaCardplus compatible
Number of Recorded Pixels
  • Still Images:3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 3264 x 1840 (16:9), 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
  • Movies 848 × 480 , 640 × 480 (HQ/Normal), 320 × 240 (LP)
Recording Capacity
(Maximum Size)
Still Images:Built-in Flash Memory:Approx. 2 shots (Fine) / 4 shots (Normal) / 7 shots (Economy)
SD Memory Card 1GB*:Approx. 139 shots (Fine) / 251 shots (Normal) / 379 shots (Economy)
Movies:Recording Time:Maximum Recording Time per File : 10 minutes
Built-in Flash Memory:Approx. 12 seconds
SD Memory Card 1GB*:Approx. 11 minutes 43 seconds
When using Panasonic (Matsushita) Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.
Operating Speed
Power on to First Shot*1*2:Approx. 1.4 seconds
Shutter Release Time Lag*1*2:Approx. 0.06 second
Image Playback:Approx. 0.1 second/image
Shot to Shot Time*2*3:Approx. 1.3 seconds
Normal Speed Continuous Shutter*3:Approx. 0.9 second intervals
*1. When using built-in memory.
*2. With built-in flash off.
*3. When set at maximum image size and normal image quality.
Lens
  • F-number:F2.8 (W) to 5.2 (T)
  • Focal Length:f= 6.2 to 18.6 mm
  • 35mm film equivalent:Approx. 37.5 to 112.5 mm
Zoom Ratio
  • Optical Zoom:3X
  • Digital Zoom:4X (12X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing
  • Focus Type:Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Focus Modes:Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
  • AF Area:Spot, Multi
Focus Range
(From Lens Surface)
  • Auto Focus:Approx. 40cm to ∞ (W)
  • Macro:Approx. 15cm to 50cm (W)
  • Infinity Mode:∞ (W)
  • Manual Focus:Approx. 15cm to ∞ (W)
*. Range is affected by optical zoom.
Exposure
  • Exposure Metering:Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
  • Exposure Control:Program AE
  • Exposure Compensation:-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter Type
  • CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
  • Shutter Speed*:Auto 1/2 to 1/2000 second
  • Night Scene (BEST SHOT):4 to 1/2000 second
*. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene.
Aperture
F2.8 (W) to F5.6 (W)*2, auto switching
*1. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
*2. F5.6 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used.
White Balance
Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day white FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, manual WB
ISO Sensitivity
(SOS/REI)*:Still Images:Auto, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600
Movies:Auto
*. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
Other Recording Functions
  • BEST SHOT:23 scenes
  • YouTube™ Capture Mode:YES
  • Face Detection:YES
  • Voice Recording:YES
Self-timer
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes:Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range:Approx. 0.15 to 2.8 m (W), Approx. 0.4 to 1.5m (T)
Monitor Screen
2.6-inch wide TFT color LCD, 114,960 dots (479×240)
Timekeeping Functions
  • Date and time:recorded with image data
  • Auto Calendar:To 2049 On-image time stamp function
  • World Time:162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time
External Connection Terminals
USB/AV port (USB compatible)
Microphone
Monaural
Speaker
Monaural
Power Requirements
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) x 1
Battery Life
Number of Shots*:Approx. 220 still images (CIPA Standards)
Continuous Playback:Approx 4 hr. 30 min. (still images)
Continuous Recording:Approx. 4 hr. (voice recording)
*. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting
Dimensions
(excluding projections):92.5 (W) x 55.0 (H) x 23.2 (D)mm Thinnest Part: 20.4mm
Weight
(excluding battery and accessories):Approx. 127g
Bundled Accessories
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, Lithium ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM

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