18x Optical Zoom
	New POWER O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer)
	12.1-Megapixel Hybrid Superzoom
	AVCHD Lite high-definition movie recording capability
	Powerful 27mm wide angle lens
	Ultra high-speed AF
	Face Recognition
	With AF Tracking, the FZ38 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves

Successor to the multiple award winning DMC-FZ28, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the Lumix DMC-FZ38 digital still camera, featuring an AVCHD Lite high-definition movie recording capability combined with powerful 27mm wide angle 18x optical zoom high quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (1). Joining Panasonic's highly regarded FZ series of cameras that pack a high-powered zoom and a host of creative options including manual operation into a compact body, the FZ38 also boasts an upgraded O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabiliser) the newly named POWER O.I.S. and ultra high-speed AF together with other enhanced features that boost user fun and convenience.

Motion image recording (9) can be started by pressing a dedicated one-touch button on the camera's back panel - an extremely quick, convenient way to start motion image recording. Most of the camera's settings will be carried over when switched to motion picture recording. The powerful 18x optical zoom is available in movie recording, too. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind. The FZ38 also provides a Custom Colour mode and carries over 18 different scene modes from photo scene modes in movie recording. In AVCHD Lite (10) recording, you can select from three levels of motion image quality: SH (17 Mbps), H (13 Mbps) and L (9 Mbps).

Inheriting the highly regarded features found in the FZ series, the FZ38 continues to push the boundaries, offering further advancements including the new POWER O.I.S, ultra high-speed AF and AVCHD Lite motion recording. Available from September, the FZ38 offers exceptional creative freedom - perfect for beginners through to serious amateur photographers.