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Panasonic invented the MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) system to fight against hand-shake, the major cause of blurry images. This system, which takes advantage of Panasonic's outstanding lens technology, has long been incorporated into the LUMIX range of cameras. In addition, the DMC-TZ3/TZ2 compensates for the other major cause of blurry images – subject movement. The Intelligent ISO Control function, made possible by the Venus Engine III, detects subject movement and adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions automatically. Together, they form Intelligent Image Stabilizer, which makes it easy for anybody to take crisp, clear photos in just about any situation. It's automatic, so you can leave everything to the camera.

MEGA O.I.S. Prevents Blurry Shots Caused by Hand-shake

The MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake. It is now featured on the entire LUMIX range, and is highly popular with users around the world. Even slight hand-shake movement is accurately detected by a sampling frequency of 4,000 times per second, and compensated to produce sharp, clear images. This is true, of course, for zooming and macro shots, which are especially susceptible to hand-shake, but it also lets you shoot in dimly lit rooms or evening illumination, without a flash, to preserve the mood. In short, it lets anybody take beautiful, blur-free shots with ease.

MEGA O.I.S. OFF Without flash, and using a slow shutter speed (1/5 sec)

MEGA O.I.S. ON Without flash, and using a slow shutter speed (1/5 sec)

*Photo courtesy of Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel.

MEGA O.I.S. OFF Night Portrait mode Flash with slow shutter speed (1/4 sec)

MEGA O.I.S. ON Night Portrait mode Flash with slow shutter speed (1/4 sec)

*Photo courtesy of Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel.

A 3-Minute Guide Seeing Is Believing!

Intelligent ISO Control Prevents Blurry Shots Caused by Moving Subjects

When the Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) in LUMIX cameras detects subject motion, it automatically raises the ISO setting and increases the shutter speed to prevent motion blur. On the other hand, when the subject is still and no movement is detected, it lets you take beautifully natural photos with a low ISO setting. Have you ever mistakenly used a high ISO setting to take a photo of a subject standing still? If so, you may remember the noisy, grainy result. Or, if you have tried snapping a moving subject at a low ISO setting, your photo was probably spoiled by motion blur. Intelligent ISO Control gives you stunning images with ease because there is no need for complicated settings.

The new mode dial on the DMC-TZ3/TZ2 also lets you select I.ISO (Intelligent ISO Control) Mode. It allows the sensitivity to be raised to a maximum of ISO 1250, or to be set to a limit of ISO 400 or ISO 800. I.ISO Mode produces exactly the image quality that you intend.

The subject is blurred due to movement. ISO:100 1/15 Normal Picture Mode Moving Subject

The subject is clear even though it moves, thanks to I.ISO Mode. ISO:400 1/60 I.ISO ON Moving Subject

The picture of the still subject is very clear because the I.ISO Mode keeps the ISO setting low. ISO:100 1/15 I.ISO ON Still Subject

*When ISO in AUTO (Normal Picture Mode) is used, motion detection is not performed and the brightness is detected to automatically raise the sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 400.

A 3-Minute Guide Seeing Is Believing!

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Blur Indicator

Blur Indicator lets you confirm that the camera is precisely detecting hand-shake and motion blur separately.

LUMIX uses innovative motion detection to stop both hand-shake and motion-blur! Try it out at the store!

*Only for demonstration purposes.

High Sensitivity Mode ISO 3200

Selecting High Sensitivity mode from among the Scene Modes allows the sensitivity to be raised all the way up to ISO 3200. This makes it possible to take sharp, blur-free shots of active children or pets even in indoor settings with limited light.

* Resolution significantly decreases in High Sensitivity mode.

Venus Engine III in the DMC-TZ3/TZ2 allows high-sensitivity recording up to ISO 1250 at full resolution. The noise reduction system is also greatly improved while maintaining high resolution. It removes noise at the processing stages in series. First, critical noise is roughly undraped and the chromatic noise and the luminance noise are separated so they can each go through a supplemental noise reduction process that appropriately minimizes the remaining noise.

Learn more about Venus Engine III

Previous Model ISO 400

A close look shows the existence of noise and the lost in details.

The noise level is dramatically reduced while maintaining high resolution.

ISO 400

Noise is reduced and detail is preserved, so even the fine features of the billboard message and plants are crisp and clear.

Super-fast Shutter Response

We slashed the release time lag to 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 0.5 second (minimum)*. These improvements help make LUMIX an extremely quick, responsive camera that's a pleasure to use.

Long Battery Life

Despite the significantly increased performance of the camera, the Venus Engine III consumes only 80% of the power utilized by the Venus Engine II and is able to achieve a longer battery life of approx. 270 pictures (DMC-TZ3) / 300 pictures (DMC-TZ2) on a single charge.

*Based on the CIPA standard.

*Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.

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