Panasonic today introduced four new Lumix digital cameras DMC-FZ35 super zoom, DMC-FP8, DMC-FX65 and DMC-ZR1. The first camera in the lineup is 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FZ35 super zoom digital compact camera with 18x optical zoom lens. The DMC-FZ35 features an AVCHD lite high-definition movie recording (720p) capability along with faster Venus Engine HD processor. Other features on the camera are Power O.I.S lens shift stabilization, ISO Sensitivity range of 80 to 6400, 14 shooting modes including Intelligent AUTO, various picture and movie modes, 2.3 fps continuous shooting mode and 2.7-inch LCD monitor. The Lumix DMC-FZ35 will ship in September.

The second camera on the list is ultra compact Lumix DMC-FP8 that incorporates a 28-128mm equivalent lens with folding optics. The 12.1-megapixel camera has 2.7-inch LCD screen and offer HD video recording (720p).  The DMC-FP8 comes with 4.6x optical zoom, Power O.I.S lens shift stabilization, ISO sensitivity 80-1600, 2.3 fps continuous shooting mode and 28 picture scene modes. The DMC-FP8 has industry’s fastest autofocus and a start-up time of 0.95 seconds. It is available now in red, black and silver colors.

Ultra Compact Lumix DMC-FX65 is the third camera in the lineup and it features 5x optical zoom lens, 2.7-inch LCD and 12.1-megapixel sensor. The camera has Venus Engine V processor, 720p video recording, Power O.I.S stabilization, ISO range of 80 to 1600, various scene modes, 2.3 fps continuous shooting mode and 7 image parameters. The DMC-FX60 will be available from September in silver, black, violet and blue colors.

The last camera Lumix DMC-ZR1 is world’s first camera incorporating 0.3mm aspherical and spherical lens elements. This gives the camera 8x optical zoom capability while keep the size compact. Like all the other cameras announced today by Panasonic DMC-ZR1 also supports HD video recording (720p) and comes with Power O.I.S stabilization. Other features on the camera are almost identical to DMC-FX65. The DMC-ZR1 will ship from September in red, white, blue, black and silver colors.
[Via DP Review]