The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 also features Dolby Digital Stereo Creator to record high quality audio.The newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the Lumix TZ10.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 has a 14.5-megapixel CCD and shoots with up to 12.1-megapixel resolution.In addition to Motion JPEG images, the Panasonic TZ10 can record high-definition motion picture in AVCHD Lite.

Panasonic announces the Panasonic DMC-TZ10 as the newest member of its TZ series that has won worldwide popularity.With the AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, 25mm ultra-wide-angle and powerful 12x optical zoom lens is packed into the compact body to cover virtually any shooting situations. This 12.1-megapixel powerhouse performer Panasonic TZ10 further advanced to comprehend attractive features incluing Intelligent Resolution technology as well as the built-in GPS unit and manual exposure.

An abundant of functions for both photo and movie recording are organized in the well-considered operational command including an independent movie recording button achieving smooth, easy operation in both recording modes.

The new image processing technology “Intelligent Resolution” is incorporated in the Venus Engine HD II for the Panasonic Lumix TZ10 camera. By detecting the signals whether they are at edges of the subjects, they compose detailed texture or just a soft gradation first and give appropriate enhancement to the edges and textured areas respectively. Unlike the uniform enhancement of sharpness, it is possible to perform the optimum signal processing to give a whole image outstandingly natural clearness with fine details. Panasonic's iA mode - a hallmark of Lumix cameras - includes POWER O.I.S. which features double the repression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is effectively compensated by the new POWER O.I.S. to enjoy blur-free photography.

The iA mode is also available in movie recording mode. It automatically selects the most suitable Scene mode and helps to correct handshake, focus and brightness problems - making iA mode your one-stop solution to capture beautiful still and motion images.On the other hand, manual control of shutter speed and aperture is available with A/S/M mode for advanced users to choose to enjoy the creativeness of photography.

Now the GPS is finally built-in the world-renowned travel companion Lumix TZ10 not only just to record the latitude and longitude but also to display the location information real-time while shooting or playing back the images with the information to increase the fun of  travel photography. The TZ10 features a 3-inch, high resolution 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle and AR (Anti-Reflection) coating, boasting excellent visibility during recording and playing back the photos and movies. Despite of the pocket-sized compact body, the truly “hybrid”, versatile digital camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 will surely satisfy every user at any level of photography with its ultimate performance and offer a rich experience like never before.

Camera features:

• 25mm ultra-wide angle 12x powerful optical zoom (25-300mm) Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens
• High speed, high performance Venus Engine VI with new Intelligent Resolution technology
• 16x Intelligent Zoom using Intelligent Resolution technology
• iA mode for still image recording including new POWER O.I.S., Face Recognition, AF
• Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure
• Manual Control with A/S/M modes
• 14.5-megapixel CCD for multi-aspect 12.1-megapixel photo recording
• HD Movie (1280 x 720) Recording in Motion JPEG at 30fps
• 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot wide viewing angle Intelligent LCD
• Extended battery life of approx.340 pictures(CIPA)
• Included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0