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High-speed response gets the shot, in real-life colours.

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High-speed, high-precision image processing LSI.

Venus Engine II

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.

Venus Engine II

Previous type

*Images are simulated and are provided to show the nuances in feature performance.

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.

Press the shutter button
Venus Engine II
Release time lag 0.006 second	Shutter interval 0.3 second*

Previous type
*Not including the	Release time lag 0.1 second	Shutter interval 1 second*
time for AF.

Shutter response figures vary depending on the model.

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.

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.

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

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.

2R-G-B

R-BR-G

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R+G-2B 5 2 R+B-2G

6	1
G-B	B-G

712

2G-R-B 8 11 2B-R-G

910

G-RB-R

B+G-2R

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.

1-Point AF 3-Point AF 9-Point AF Spot AF

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