| Type | Bridge digital camera |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/2.5" CCD |
| Maximum resolution | 3264×2448 (8.1 megapixels) |
| Lens | 28-504mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8-F4.2 |
| Flash | Built-in pop up; Range: 0.3 - 4 meters |
| Shutter speed range | 60-1/2000 sec |
| Exposure modes | Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Metering modes | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Focus modes | Automatic or Manual |
| Continuous shooting | 3.0 |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) or 2.5 in color LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| ASA/ISO range | ISO 100-1600 |
| Flash bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Focus bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Custom WB | custom modes |
| Storage | SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, internal |
| Battery | Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh |
| Weight | 15.6 ounces (360g) |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:
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 USA 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.
| Preceded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 July 2007 - July 2008 |
Succeeded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |