Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:

• 8.1 megapixel resolution
• Fast f/2.8 Leica-branded zoom lens with super 18x zoom range
• Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for hand shake
• Intelligent ISO Control
• 4x Digital Zoom
• Multiple modes of operation, including manual modes
• Optional Raw image format
• VGA movie mode in both normal and wide aspect ratio
• Compact size and light weight

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Overview
Type	Bridge digital camera
Lens
Lens	28-504 mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8-F4.2
Sensor/medium
Sensor	1/2.5" CCD
Maximum resolution	3264×2448 (10 megapixels)
Film speed	ISO 100-1600
Storage media	SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, internal
Focusing
Focus modes	Automatic or Manual
Focus bracketing	±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Metering modes	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Flash
Flash	Built-in pop up; Range: 0.3 - 4 meters
Flash bracketing	±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Shutter
Shutter speed range	60-1/2000 sec
Continuous shooting	3.0
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	EVF 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) or 2.5 in color LCD (230,000 pixels)
Image processing
White balance	custom modes
General
Battery	Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh
Weight	15.6 ounces (360 g)

As with most Panasonic Lumix cameras it uses a Venus Engine, in this case the Venus Engine III.

The camera has a 2.5" color LCD display and a color electronic viewfinder, and is available in two colors, black (suffix K) and silver (suffix S).

The DMC-FZ18 became available in the United States in July 2007. The successor to the FZ18 is the FZ28.

The range of digital superzoom cameras also include models like the Nikon Coolpix P90.