Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom and Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer): The new Enhanced optical 78x zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder
33mm Wide-Angle Lens and Advanced O.I.S.: The 33mm wide-angle setting on the Standard Series fits more people and more of the background into the frame than conventional models
Zoom Shooting: The effect of hand-shake is suppressed, resulting in a clear, beautiful image. The correction range is automatically adjusted to correspond to the amount of hand-shake
Wide Shooting: The correction range is automatically adjusted to correspond to the amount of hand-shake
Pure Color Engine: The Pure Color Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal
Zoom Mic: The Zoom Mic function that links with the camera's zoom action has evolved. Compared to previous Panasonic models, the noise-reducing performance is improved by 1/3 (-10dB). It lets you clearly record the sound of your target subject
Wind Noise Canceller: The Wind Noise Canceller automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise. It lets you capture natural sounds with lifelike ambience even when shooting in windy conditions outdoors or by the sea
Scene Mode: Automatically selects the most suitable shutter speed and aperture for the shooting location and situation
Soft Skin Mode: When this function detects skin tones, it softens the focus in that area. This has a skin beautifying effect, which makes wrinkles and lines appear less noticeable
iA (Intelligent Auto): This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results
Advanced O.I.S.: When hand-shake is detected while shooting, the Advanced O.I.S. system is automatically activated to compensate for blurring and produce beautiful recorded images
Intelligent Contrast Control: By detecting the intensity of the ambient light and adjusting the exposure accordingly, Intelligent Contrast Control prevents blown highlights and blocked shadows
Face Detection: This mode captures faces beautifully. Face Detection automatically senses the ambient lighting and adjusts the exposure accordingly, so faces are bright and easy to see
1.9 Second Quick Power-On: Switch the power on and the camcorder is in standby mode in just 1.9 seconds, ready to shoot when you are. This fast startup also helps reduce battery consumption
Pre-Rec Function: This clever function records three seconds of images even before you actually begin shooting. The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory, before recording begins
One-Touch Navigation & Joystick Control: The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations quickly. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide
Auto Power LCD: The LCD brightness can be adjusted manually to suit the surroundings. In Auto Mode, the LCD brightness is adjusted automatically in 16 smooth steps depending on the surroundings
Color Night Rec/Color Night View: Leave the light off. Color Night Rec/Color Night View gives you images with color even in dim lighting (2 lux)
World Time: Handy for travelers, this function makes it easy to set the camcorder time when you cross time zones and again when you return home
Easy Editing: You can do some polished editing using just the camera itself. For example, you can delete scenes right on the spot or change the scene sequence to create your own scenarios
Easy Archiving: Recorded image data can be saved onto a DVD by simply connecting the camcorder to a DVD burner (purchased separately) with a USB cable and pressing a button
VIERA Image Viewer: If your VIERA TV has an SD Memory Card Slot and can play MPEG2 files, you're equipped for spectacular viewing. Just slip your card into the slot and get ready to watch beautiful motion pictures on VIERA's large screen