Secaucus, NJ—Panasonic’s 14.1 megapixel Lumix DMC-LS5 features a 26mm wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens with an f/2.8 aperture and optical image stabilization, to take clear photos even in dim lighting. The LS5 also records 720p HD video and runs on AA batteries.
“The Lumix LS5 is the ideal digital camera for an entry-level user who wants an extremely easy-to-use digital camera that does not sacrifice image quality,” said David Fisher, product manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics. “With top-quality features like HD video and an f/2.8 26mm wide-angle lens, the LS5 is giving consumers exceptional performance and value, while being easy to use and convenient. By adding a Lumix model that runs on AA batteries, we are mindful that consumers have different needs and preferences.”
To further its ease of operation, the LS5 employs Panasonic’s iA (intelligent auto mode), which automatically engages the following features, without the user making any setting adjustments: OIS (optical image stabilization) to help reduce blur caused by a shaky hand; face detection that finds human faces to set appropriate focus and exposure; and intelligent scene selector, which detects the environment and sets the best shooting parameters based on portrait, scenery, night portrait, night scenery and macro.
The new LS5 records HD video in 1,280x720p at 30 frames per second, suited to viewing on an HDTV. Consumers with a Viera HDTV can remove the SD memory card from their Lumix and insert it into the built-in SD card slot on the Viera HDTV to watch HD videos and photo slideshows. The LS5 can also record video in standard VGA (640×480) and QVGA (320×240).
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 will be available in black in November 2011. Pricing will be announced. panasonic.com
