Picture Quality / Size Options
There are a number of image options that should set the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 apart, including a 16:9 format that is present in both still and video modes. When shooting in still image modes the camera can record in the following resolutions in a 4:3 aspect ratio: 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480. When recording with a 3:2 aspect ratio, resolutions of 2816 x 1880 and 2048 x 1360 can be selected. And finally, when the aspect ratio is a 16:9 format the user will can capture images in 2816 x 1584 or 1920 x 1080 resolutions. Selecting these resolutions and aspect ratios is done by entering the rec. menu and entering the aspect ratio and picture size option submenus.
When shooting video clips, the 16:9 option remains in addition to these options: 320 x 240 and 640 x 480, which are fairly standard options for most digital cameras with hybrid abilities. The addition of the 16:9 format, which will record still images with a resolution of 848 x 480, is somewhat unique.
Picture Effects Mode
The picture effects controls can be engaged prior to shooting and allow the user to alter their images in a handful of standard although potentially useful ways. To access these features in either still or movie mode, the rec. menu must be entered and either the color effect or pict. adj. submenu entered next. The color effects menu allows access to: cool, warm, black and white and sepia options. The pict. adj. menu has settings to alter images through natural, standard and vivid filters.
