Ports & interfaces
| USB connector |
Micro-USB A |
| HDMI |
N |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| PictBridge |
Y |
Video
| Maximum video resolution |
1280 x 720 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
30 fps |
Camera
| Scene modes |
Panorama |
| GPS (satellite) |
N |
| Shooting modes |
Manual, Auto |
| Camera playback |
Thumbnails, Slide show, Single image, Movie |
Focusing
| Normal focusing range (wide) |
0.6 m |
| Normal focusing range (tele) |
1 m |
| Macro focusing range (wide) |
0.05 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) points |
9 |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
Light exposure
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
80 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
1600 |
| Light exposure modes |
Aperture priority AE |
| Light exposure correction |
± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
Flash
| Flash range (tele) |
0.5 - 2.4 m |
| Flash range (wide) |
0.3 - 5.2 m |
Lens system
| Combined zoom |
24 x |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
108 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
27 mm |
| Digital zoom |
6 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
4.9 - 19.6 mm |
| Optical zoom |
4 x |
Picture quality
| Maximum image resolution |
4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Total megapixels |
16.44 MP |
| Image formats supported |
JPG |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
| Megapixel |
16.15 MP |
| Camera type |
Compact camera |
Networking
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
N |
| Wi-Fi |
N |
| Bluetooth |
N |
Shutter
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
4 s |
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/2000 s |
Memory
| Maximum memory card size |
32 GB |
| Internal memory |
8 MB |
| Memory slots |
1 |
16.15MP, AF, 6/4xZoom, 4:3/16:9, 30/15fps, 0° – 180° Panorama, LCD 2.7", ISO 80/100/200/400/1600, +/- 2EV, Black
<b>SIMPLE BEAUTY</b>
This is the perfect first camera. Compact and easy to use, with plenty of pixels and features to make sure you get a great photo or video. At this price you can't afford to not bring it along wherever you go.
<b>16MP
CCD
PLENTY OF PIXELS</b>
When the right moment comes along capture it in beautiful clarity and contrast. Thanks to a 16MP CCD Sensor, the FZ42 lets you do just that. More pixels means you're free to enlarge, zoom in, and crop your favorite shots withou losing out on quality.
<b>4X
OPTICAL ZOOM
FRAME IT UP</b>
With a 4x Optical Zoom, the FZ42 can get you right in the middle of the action. Or feel free to stay back and take it all in on a nice wide-angle frame. It's your choice.
<b>27MM
EVERYBODY IN</b>
Why limit yourself to standing back to get the whole gang in the shot? With a 27mm wide-angle lens, the FZ42 means you don't have to. It gives you plenty of space to work with for all your friends.
<b>720P
HD VIDEO
MAKING MEMORIES MOVE</b>
Some stories are best told with motion. Simply switch modes and capture the moments in beautiful 720p HD video.
<b>THE BIG PICTURE</b>
The best way to make sure the photo's going to come out great is to be able to see it ahead of time. Thanks to a big, bright 2.7-inch LCD screen, you can do just that. Just point, frame, and shoot!
