Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-FZ70

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Canon has a 50x super-zoom, Panasonic is preparing to one-up them with 60x. Perhaps not surprisingly, they've abandoned the across-the-range f 2.8 aperture of the FZ200, but then, they've reduced the minimum focal length to 20mm (35mm equivalent) & more than doubled the zoom range. Win some, lose some.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/19/panasonic-announces-the-lumix-dmc-fz70/ / photograph image digital tighter shot close enough good quality picture wide angle zoom 20mm wide 1200mm telephoto f/2.8-5.9 stabilized optical zoom lens Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 ultra wide angle 20mm f/2.8 super-zoom Panasonic’s most versatile bridge camera newly announced 16.1MP megapixel mega pixel Panasonic Lumix FZ70 super-zoom mini-SLR SLR 60x O.I.S. optical image stabilization zoom previous FZ60 zoom range 24x FZ70 improved image stabilization long end of the zoom reducing reduced minimizing camera shake induced by exceptional 1200mm zoom length telephoto range new 16.1MP CMOS sensor promises improved noise levels higher film speed ISOs smoother low-light performance added ability to shoot raw photos For audio video enthusiasts shoot 1080i60 HD video auto focus new special sealed Wind Shield Zoom Microphone reduce extraneous wind noise staggering 70% improved features work in real life appear to us on paper articulated articulating LCD improved electronic viewfinder EVF specs camera vs. Panasonic’s current flagship DMC-FZ200 super-zoom due out September, 2013 expected price approximately $400.00 /