Inheritor to the multiple prize winning DMC-FZ28, Panasonic is happy to introduce the Lumix DMC-FZ38 digital still camera, featuring an AVCHD Lite hi-definition flick recording capability mixed with dynamic 27mm wide angle 18x optical zoom top quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens. Joining Panasonic's highly rated FZ series of cameras that pack a high-powered zoom and a bunch of creative options including manual operation into a compact body, the FZ38 also boasts an upgraded O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) the just named POWER O.I.S. And ultra fast AF along with other boosted features that boost user fun and convenience.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38: Specifications
*Zoom: 18x optical
*Resolution: 12.1Mp
*Sensor size: 1∕2 .33in
*Sensor type: CCD
*Maximum Image size: 4000x3000 (4:3 aspect)
*File type: JPEG, RAW
*Sensitivity: ISO80-1600 (maximum ISO6400)
*Media type: Inbuilt, SD, SDHC
*Focus types: Standard, macro, fast AF, continual AF, manual, oneshot, tracking AF, area select.
*Normal targeting: 30cm to infinity.
*Close targeting: 1cm to infinity.
*Metering types: Smart multi, centre-weighted, spot
*Exposure compensation: +/- 2EV in third step increments
*Flash: In-built, 0.3cm-8.5m (Wide at ISO automobile), 1.0-5.4m (Telephoto at ISO vehicle)
*Monitor: 2.7in TFT LCD (230,000dot)
*Interface: USB 2.0
*Power: Li-Ion battery
*Size: 117.6x75.8x88.9mm
*Weight: 367g (excluding Battery and card)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38: Features
A touch more squared off design welcomes you into the fold of the most recent superzoom from Panasonic. It replaces the Lumix DMC-FZ28 and a large amount of the primary features have been transited over like the 18x optical zoom and 0.5 .33in CCD. The sensor has a slightly higher pixel count of 12,000,000 to 2,000,000 from the prior ten.

The ISO range in addition has been kept with a manual range of ISO80-1600 with expandability to ISO6400 in the scene modes. These higher settings cannot be employed in manual mode sadly but having a look at the ISO results from the FZ28 and this could be a blessing in disguise.

One of the most recent features and one that Panasonic are intensely happy with is an evolution of the Mega OIS which has been a staple need of each compact since they started. Power O.I.S. Is the new name for image stabilisation at Panasonic HQ and it's made claims to be able to steady a completely zoomed out 18x optical zoom lens without the requirement for a tripod.