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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30K 8MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $389.99
New (3) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $140.00
Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 19050
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 88.8
Minimum Focal Length: 7.4
Maximum Resolution: 8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7.5 x 6.5
MPN: DMC-FZ30K
Model: DMC-FZ30K
UPC: 037988985203
EAN: 0037988985203
ASIN: B000A7XSSY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16-by-22-inch enlargements | | • | 12x optical zoom Mega Optical Image Stabilization; free-angle 2.0-inch LCD display | | • | Continuous AF keeps moving subjects in focus; AF Assist Lamp helps in dim lighting | | • | Unlimited Consecutive Shooting allows you to shoot 3 frames per second at full resolution until your memory card is full | | • | Powered by Lithium-ion battery pack (included); stores images on SD memory cards (32 MB card included) |
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Product Description
This camera is sort of like an SLR because its optical zoom covers a wide 12x range. It's not quite as compact as most compact cameras but it offers professional features. You've got up to 8 megapixel still resolution and up to VGA motion resolution plus sound capability. An optical image stabilizer helps steady the camera despite most hand tremors. The DMC-FZ30's LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens features 14 elements in 8 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens which helps to suppress the color bleeding that often occurs in telephoto shots, plus a 12x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 35 to 420mm). This combines with the large, 1/1.8" diagonal 8-megapixel CCD to give you enormous expressive power. The new Extended Optical Zoom, which minimizes the image degradation that normally occurs with digital zooming, gives you up to 19.1x power in 3-megapixel photos, and up to 15x power in 5-megapixel photos. The manual focus ring lets you focus on whatever part of your subject you wish, and the zoom ring lets you zoom in and out easily and accurately as you compose the perfect shot. They're both fast, so you can capture moving subjects in your composition. Regardless of the Mode Dial setting, you can take macro shots instantly by flicking the switch on the side of the lens to the AF Macro setting. This lets you get as close as 0.16 feet (5cm) from your subject (at the maximum wide-angle setting). Built-in Microphone and Speaker PictBridge Power Supply - Included - Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 730 mAh) / Optional - Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input - 110-240V AC) Includes 32MB SD Card, USB and A/V cables - For practical memory at 8 Megapixel resolution, we suggest purchasing an optional 512MB SD memory card Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.37'' x 5.54'' x 5.44'' / Weight 1.63 lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 61 more reviews...
 Why go manual when auto is fine October 18, 2008
SpeedoNJ (NJ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For my purposes, I do not need a digital SLR and all the work that goes i9nto one- I'll never be that good a photographer. Really don't need all this has to offer either, but it's fun to play with and see how it can make impossible shots come out.
Earlier this summer I decided to get an upgraded point nad shoot, so I'm comparing this camera to a Nikon Coolpix P80 that I like a lot. But in some ways this just seems to take better pictures. The one feature I like most is the ring focus instead of the motorized zoom (don't even know if I'm using the right term for this).
The one thing I like better on the Nikon is the memory card capability- have an 8GB in that, the DMC supposedly only takes a 2GB, so I have to live with 500 pictures.
So, I'm happy taking MUCH better pictures with both and comparing them and getting to know which does what best.
Finally, I'll say once again I don't do specs, leave it on auto most of the time and take the memory cards to Shoprite for instant developing, don 'tu s e the computer, don't leave film in 35mm for a year anymore, so I now have photo albums filled with excellent pictures
 DMC-FZ30S Lumix April 15, 2008
Erika H. Simons (Gainesville, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very nice camera for taking on my bike rides. Though it is not a pocket sized Point and shoot camera, it weight much less than my Nikon D-200. I love the 12X optical zoom. I was able to photograph a nest of Sandhill Cranes every day, as I biked the trail next to the nesting pond. True to the reviews I had read about it, this camera has some noise issues at anything higher than 80 Iso. At max optical telephoto it also produces softer photos than I would get with the Nikon, but closer range it takes tack sharp photos with great, true color rendition. The vibration reduction is great. I have shot some cose-ups in the shade at a 30th of a second and got sharp results. I found the rotating LCD screen helpful with low angle and some higher angle photos. The transfer time is a bit slow, but when you use a faster memory card, I have found it satisfactory. I use a high speed 1 GB SD card and shoot at the raw setting with acceptable results. I haven't tried all the possibilities with this camera, since I've only had it for a short time, but, even with it's noise shortcomings, I would recommend this camera to friends.
Shopped for New - Came Back to My Own! January 29, 2008
Bonnie J. Kirby (Santa Cruz, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A Retired professional, I have had medium format and numerous pro 35mm's. This is my choice camera. I have prints on my wall up to 24x30 (and larger which I gave as gifts) from this camera. They were printed by non-pro, online order labs and they receive great unsolicited compliments. This camera has top capabilities and came with a leica 35-420 lens! It is easy to operate and the battery long-lived. I was comparing it to newer cameras since I'm used to having to upgrade frequently, and realized there is no need to spend more. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30K 8MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black)
The best non SLR out there June 12, 2007
Doug in CA (San Francisco, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It might even compete with the SLR's but I don't have a digital SLR so I can't really make that statement. My FZ-30 served me well for 2 years until it quit working due to getting wet. (Thank you American Airlines)
I primarily use my camera for well lit out door shots. I do a lot of sports photography and the telephoto is always on max. I did use it for indoors as well and never saw the noise problem that some people comment about. It has a great balance and feel, focused accurately and took crisp clear pictures with accurate colors.
I decided to replace it with a Canon S3 IS (very good reviews)since the FZ-30 was out of production, and the Canon was about $150 less. That was a mistake. There is no comparison, The Panasonic took so much clearer pictures. The Canon is quite a bit smaller and lighter, it does not have the quality feel of the Panasonic. I am returning the Canon and ordering an FZ-50.
Power-packed high quality camera April 26, 2007
R. Barry (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a camera dummy but I get really great pictures with this camera. One of my friends thought I had an expensive SLR camera when he saw some of my pictures and looked really puzzled over how I got such such great pictures when I told him it was "just" a Panasonic, not a Nikon.
I've had this camera for around a year and use it almost every day. It's a workhorse and it's been flawless. Be sure to get a 1 gig high speed SD memory card to go with it. Also, get a tripod for those zoom shots.
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