Panasonic released DMC - LS5 budget compact camera. The LS5 will batteries AA and a F2.8 lens at 6.5 equivalent of 26-130 mm with optical image stabilization. The camera is built around a megapixel CCD sensor 14.1, can take HD 720 p 30 video in Motion Jpeg format. We lack, details of the price or availability.

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LUMIX LS5 shoots 720 HD video and runs on AA batteries

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2011) - today Panasonic announced a new 14. 1-LUMIX DMC - LS5 megapixel digital camera featuring a high quality of 26 mm wide-angle, 5 x optical zoom. With an incredible F2.8 lens and Optical Image stabilization, the LS5 LUMIX excelled by taking clear pictures, even in dimly lit situations. LUMIX LS5 also has high-definition 720 p video capabilities and runs on AA batteries, perfect for the user who is looking for convenience.

"LUMIX LS5 the perfect digital camera for an entry-level user who wants an extremely easy to use digital camera that does not sacrifice the quality of the image, said David Fisher, product manager, imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company." With superior quality as HD video functions and a lens wide-angle 26 mm F2.8, the LS5 is gives consumers and value outstanding performance, while being easy to use and convenient. By adding a model LUMIX running on AA batteries, we recognize that consumers have different needs and preferences.

In addition to its ease of use, the LUMIX LS5 with popular iA of Panasonic mode (Intelligent Auto), which automatically commits the following, without the user adjustments any parameter:

O.I.S. (Optical Image stabilization) – helps reduce blur caused by a precarious handFace detection - finds human faces to give appropriate attention and scene selector exposureIntelligent - detects the environment and sets the best parameters based on the Portrait, landscape, Night Portrait, landscape night and shooting Macro

New LS5 LUMIX records HD video in 1280 x 720 p at a smooth 30 fps - ideal for display on television high definition. Users with a VIERA ® HDTV, can simply remove the LUMIX the SD memory card and insert it into the slot for memory card SD integrated on the VIERA HDTV to enjoy photos and HD video slideshows.  LUMIX LS5 can also record video standard VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240).

The Panasonic LUMIX LS5 will be available in black in November 2011. Prizes will be announced approximately 30 days prior to shipment. For more information on Panasonic LUMIX Digital cameras, please visit: www.panasonic.com/lumix.

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