Panasonic TZ-Series Lumix DMC-TZ50 Digital Camera Sports Wi-Fi & HD Video Capture

Panasonic have announced a new model in its TZ-Series of compact digital cameras in the guise of the Lumix DMC-TZ50 which, apart from offering 10x optical zoom, 9.1MP resolution and 460,000-dot high resolution 3″ LCD screen also comes with integrated Wi-Fi connectivity and the ability to capture 720p HD quality video.

As one would expect with the inclusion of Wi-Fi, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ50 has been designed to make sharing photos without the need for a computer a breeze and, with that in mind, the Lumix DMC-TZ50 can also utilise T-Mobile’s Hotspot service and Google’s Picasa Web Album service allowing for multiple or single image uploading via wireless home networks or whilst roaming – with 12 months complimentary T-Mobile Hotspot service being supplied with the camera in the US.

Apart from its Wi-Fi credentials, the Lumix DMC-TZ50 is far from a one trick pony in coming with a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens offering 10x optical zoom as well as the aforementioned 720p 30fps HD video recording capabilities, MEGA OIS (image stabilisation) and intelligent ISO as well as face detection capable of detecting up to 15 faces and, from an image quality standpoint, is powered by Venus Engine IV advanced signal processing system.

Undoubtedly an exceedingly capable point and shoot device, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 Wi-Fi Digital Camera, which, incidentally, is capable of capturing 4:3 and 19:9 aspect ratio stills and video, will become available in Silver from May (080 with a suggested retail price of $499.95.

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