DMC-FZ72EB Great Moments Near and Far
Great Moments Near and Far
20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom
Super Wide-angle and Super Zoom Camera Featuring the Industry’s Highest 60x Optical Zoom
60x / 120x
Optical Zoom / Intelligent Zoom
16.1 Megapixels
High-sensitivity MOS Sensor
1920 x 1080
FULL HD Video Recording
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DMC-FZ72EB Great Moments Near and Far
Great Moments Near and Far
20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom
Super Wide-angle and Super Zoom Camera Featuring the Industry’s Highest 60x Optical Zoom
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20mm Ultra Wide-angle and Powerful 60x Optical Zoom
The DMC-FZ72 features stunningly versatile LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) making it possible to capture dynamic landscape and wild animals or birds distant away. The 20mm ultra wide angle lens captures approx.140% wider angle of view compared with a 24mm angle of view.
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POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode
The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively suppresses hand-shake vibration. The angular width that the DMC-FZ72 can compensate is more than 200% wider than the predecessor DMC-FZ62 at the tele-end, which realizes handheld 1200mm super telephoto shooting. The Active Mode is equipped with DMC-FZ72 that encourages active video recording at wide angle such as shooting while walking without causing deterioration of image quality.
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Clear Sound Recording with Wind Sheild Zoom Microphone

Clear Sound Recording with Wind Shield Zoom Microphone

The recorded videos come with the highly realistic Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator and its sound quality is further improved with the DMC-FZ72 thanks to the newly developed Wind Shield Zoom Microphone that minimizes wind noise by approx. 70% compared with the predecessor DMC-FZ62. Externally, the special sealed structure prevents wind from hitting the microphone directly and the draft structure suppresses retention of air internally. As a result, the sound is clear, comfortable to listen even it was recorded on a windy day. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Clear Sound Recording with Wind Sheild Zoom Microphone
The DMC-FZ72 records full-HD 1920 x 1080 videos in both AVCHD and MP4 format. A special, separate button on the top lets you instantly start recording videos while shooting photos without having to make any extra settings.
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16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
The 16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor is newly integrated in the DMC-FZ72. Together with the high performance image processing LSI Venus Engine, it elevates the response, sensitivity and image quality of the DMC-FZ72 even to the higher level.
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High Speed Response
Integrating the high speed digital signal output technology, the DMC-FZ72 shoot 9 fps in 16.1-megapixel full resolution* with mechanical shutter and 5 fps with continuous AF. It also contributes to the Light Speed AF. Together with the quick start-up time, the DMC-FZ72 never misses the most fleeting shooting opportunities.

* Max. 3 images.
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Creative Control / Creative Retouch
The Creative Control and Creative Retouch features a total of 15 filter effects – Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter and One Point Color. The Creative Control lets users shoot with a filter effect while checking how it makes difference on the picture, which can be used for video recording, too*. The Creative Retouch enables applying a filter effect on the picture even after shooting in camera.

* Soft Focus cannot be used in video recording.
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Creative Panorama

Creative Panorama

With the Creative Panorama function, it is possible to shoot a horizontal / vertical panoramic image with consequent shots taken by overlaying the previous picture and to put on a filter effect of Expressive、Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Soft Focus, Star Filter and One Point Color.

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60x Optical Zoom in Video Recording
The powerful 60x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S. is available in video recording, too. The Active Mode is equipped with DMC-FZ72 that encourages active video recording at wide angle such as shooting while walking without causing deterioration of image quality.
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Creative Video Mode
The Creative Video Mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture any way you like when shooting videos.
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3.0-inch 460K-dot Monitor
The 3.0-inch 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD with AR Coating and wide viewing angle assures comfortable monitoring in severe shooting position in various conditions of circumstance.
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Bulit-in Electronic Viewfinder
The DMC-FZ72 is equipped with 0.2-inch EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) that features 202,000-dot equivalent high resolution, 100% field of view. Thanks to the increased frame rate from 30 fps to max. 60 fps, image lag is also minimized making it suitable for shooting fast-moving subject under strong sunlight.
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iA (Intelligent Auto) / iA Plus Mode
In the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose shots and capture moments in both photo and video recording. In addition, the iA Plus Mode enables you to adjust defocusing area, exposure compensation and white balance by just moving the slider.
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HDR (High Dynamic Range)
The DMC-FZ72 integrates HDR (High Dynamic Range) in the Scene Mode. Several still pictures consecutively shot at different exposure levels are overlaid to produce a single composite picture without whiteout (over-exposure) or blackout (under-exposure).
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Optional Accessories
The LUMIX DMC-FZ72 offers a variety of options to choose from to match every shooting situation and shooting style.

- Tele Conversion Lens
- Close-up Lens
- External Flashes
- ND / PL Filters
DMC-FZ72EB Great Moments Near and Far
Great Moments Near and Far
20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom
Super Wide-angle and Super Zoom Camera Featuring the Industry’s Highest 60x Optical Zoom
DMC-FZ72EB Great Moments Near and Far
Great Moments Near and Far
20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom
Super Wide-angle and Super Zoom Camera Featuring the Industry’s Highest 60x Optical Zoom
DMC-FZ72EB Great Moments Near and Far
Great Moments Near and Far
20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom
Super Wide-angle and Super Zoom Camera Featuring the Industry’s Highest 60x Optical Zoom
60x / 120x
Optical Zoom / Intelligent Zoom
16.1 Megapixels
High-sensitivity MOS Sensor
1920 x 1080
FULL HD Video Recording
Dimensions (W x H x D)
130.2 x 97.0 x 118.2 mm
Weight
Approx. 562g without Battery and SD Memory Card (1.24 lb)
Camera Effective Pixels
16.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter
1/2.3-type High Sensitivity MOS Sensor / Total Pixel Number 16.8 Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
Aperture
F2.8 - 5.9 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8.0 (W), F5.9 - 8.0 (T))
Optical Zoom
60x
Focal Length
f = 3.58 - 215mm (20 - 1200mm in 35mm equiv.)
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)
75.8x (4:3 / 10M), 108x (4:3 / 5M), 135x (4:3 / under 3M)
Intelligent Zoom
120x
Lens
LUMIX DC VARIO
Optical Image Stabilizer
POWER O.I.S. (On with Active Mode (only for Motion Picture) / Off)
2- Speed Zoom
Yes
Conversion Lens Compatibility
Yes
Digital Zoom
Max. 5x
Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 30cm - infinity / Tele 150cm - infinity
AF Assist Lamp
Yes (On/Off)
Focus
Normal / AF Macro / Macro Zoom / MF
AF Metering
Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area (flexible / scalable)
Shutter Speed
Still Image:
Viewfinder
0.20" Color EVF (202K dots equiv.), Field of View: Approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x
File Format
Still Image: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.3) / RAW, DPOF
Mode Dial / Mode Button
Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Creative Video, C, Panorama Shot, Scene, Creative Control
Creative Control mode
Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic,
Still Image Scene Mode
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,
Continuous Shooting Mode
Full-Resolution Image: 9 frames/sec, Max. 3 images with AF Tracking: 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec
HD Video
1920 x 1080 pixels, 50i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 25fps)
STD Video
640 x 480, 25p (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 25fps)
AVCHD
Approx. 160 min (FSH), Approx. 180 min (SH)
MP4
Approx. 160 min (FHD)
AVCHD
Approx. 80 min (FSH), Approx. 90 min (SH)
MP4
Approx. 80 min (FHD)
Exposure
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV step, +/-3 EV
Auto (AE) Bracketing
1/3-3EV step, Max. +/-3 EV, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO Sensitivity
Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Picture Adjustment
Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise Reduction
Still Picture Recording
[4:3] 4608x3456 (16M) / 3648x2736 (10M EZ) / 3072x2304 (7M EZ) / 2560x1920 (5M EZ) / 2048x1536 (3M EZ) / 640x480 (0.3M EZ)
Image Quality
RAW / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / Fine / Standard (3D Mode: MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard)
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1 / White Set 2 / Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable)
Photo Style / Film Mode
Photo Style: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom
Color Mode / Color Effect / My color
Color Mode (only in iA Mode): Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Happy
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)
Yes (On/Off)
Zoom in Motion Picture
Yes
Self Timer
2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec (3 images)
Playback Mode
All, Slideshow, Filtering Play (Picture Only, Video Only, 3D Play, Category Selection, Favorite), Calendar
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback
12,30-thumbnails / Yes
Calendar Display / Dual- Image Playback
Yes (Menu / Zoom Lever) / No
Set Favorites / Rotate Image
Yes / No
Show Histogram
Yes
Show Highlights
Yes
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection
Yes / Yes
Retouch
Auto Retouch / Creative Retouch
Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Leveling
Yes / Yes / No / Yes
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp
Yes / Yes / Yes
Cut Animation
Yes
Video Divide
Yes
PictBridge Support
Single / Multi / All / DPOF / Favorites
OSD language
Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
LCD Monitor
7.5cm (3.0") TFT Screen LCD Display (460K dots), AR Coating
Built- in- Flash
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Recording Media
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Built- in- Memory
Approx. 200MB
Microphone / Speaker
Stereo / Mono
Interface
miniHDMI, AV Output (PAL / NTSC), USB (AV/USB Multi)
Power
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 895mAh, 6.5 Wh) (Included)
Battery life (approx.)
400 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2AE
Standard Accessories
Battery Pack, Battery Charger, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String
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