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Shutter response figures vary depending on the model.
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Shutter interval 0.3 second*Release time lag 0.006 second
Shutter interval 1 second*Release time lag 0.1 second
Venus Engine II
High-speed, high-precision
image processing LSI.
High-Resolution Processing with Minimal Colour Bleeding
In the previous generation of LUMIX models, we improved diagonal
resolution by 50% over earlier models by extracting luminance signals
from all of the pixels – red, green and blue. Our new LUMIX cameras
go a step further. By further adding the luminance signal from the
green pixels in areas with horizontal and vertical lines, we have raised
horizontal and vertical resolution by 10% compared to the former
Venus Engine while preserving the superb diagonal resolution. The
result is fine, detailed image rendering with no colour bleeding.
A Choice of Auto-Focus Distance Metering Methods
The auto focus (AF) system in new LUMIX models goes well beyond conventional
1-point and spot distance metering. It adds 3-point metering that prevents the
system from mistakenly focusing on the area between two subjects, and 9-point
metering that helps assure proper focusing no matter how the subject is framed.
The 3-point metering mode also focuses more quickly, making it easier to get
clear, sharp shots of a subject moving horizontally.
Take a Series of Shots Sufficiently
The Venus Engine II offers fast, consecutive shooting at 3 or 4 frames
per second* with full resolution. The new Unlimited Consecutive
Shooting function** lets you keep on shooting until the memory card is
full. You can take a series of shots, then choose the one you like best
and delete the rest.
*4 frames per second for FZ3 (Max. 13 images in Standard mode) and FX2 (Max. 10 images in
Standard mode). 3 frames per second for FZ20 and FX7 (Max. 7 images in Standard mode).
**Depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression. The
consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card.
Super-Fast Shutter Response
We slashed the shutter release time lag to about 0.006 second
minimum by increasing both the circuit speed itself and the point at
which the shutter release signal is detected. We also shortened the
shutter interval to around 0.3 second minimum*. These improvements
help make LUMIX extremely quick and responsive, a camera that's
truly a pleasure to use.
Natural, True-to-Life Colour
Our new 12-axis independent colour
adjustment achieves more precise
colour reproduction than the conventional
4-axis (red, green, yellow and blue)
adjustment.
High-speed response gets the shot, in real-life colours.
Hello Vivid Memories!
Adding to the Beauty with Digital Processing
The many advantages of the Venus Engine II extend even into the optical
area to raise the limits of lens performance. The digital correction
capability of this advanced LSI corrects colour aberration in telephoto
shots and vignetting, which are inherent in every optical lens. This
combines with the high optical precision of the Leica DC lens to achieve
even higher image quality. In
addition, the Soft Skin Detail
function detects skin areas and
activates a low-pass filter and digital
toning process to improve
complexions when shooting portraits.
*Not including the
time for AF.
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1-Point AF 3-Point AF 9-Point AF Spot AF
*Images are simulated and are provided to show the nuances in feature performance.