Specifications#
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Model
- Lumix DMC-FZ72
- Also known as
- DMC-FZ70, DMC-FZ72, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 6.2 × 4.5 mm (1/2.3" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 5.64×
- Resolution
- 16 MP (4,608 × 3,456 px)
- Fastest shutter
- 1/2,000 s
- Continuous shooting
- 9 fps
- Weight
- 606 g (21.4 oz)
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- AF points / area
- 23 focus points; stills: 30 cm - infinity / 150 cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto; movie: 1 cm - infinity / 150 cm - infinity
- Flash
- built-in
- Battery
- Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 895mAh, 6.5 Wh) rated for 400 shots (CIPA)
- Dimensions
- 130.2 x 97 x 118.2 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 4.65 inches)
- Lens
- 20-1200mm equivalent
- Predecessor
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60/FZ62
- Successor
- Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80/FZ82 (2017)
- Drive
- 9 frames per second (slow continuous: 2fps)
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 5.64 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 23 mm | 75.3° | 59.3° | 87.6° |
| 4.5 mm | 25 mm | 68.9° | 53.6° | 80.8° |
| 5 mm | 28 mm | 63.3° | 48.9° | 74.9° |
| 6 mm | 34 mm | 54.4° | 41.5° | 65.1° |
| 8 mm | 45 mm | 42.2° | 31.7° | 51.2° |
| 10 mm | 56 mm | 34.3° | 25.6° | 41.9° |
| 12 mm | 68 mm | 28.8° | 21.5° | 35.4° |
| 15 mm | 85 mm | 23.2° | 17.2° | 28.7° |
| 20 mm | 113 mm | 17.5° | 13.0° | 21.7° |
| 25 mm | 141 mm | 14.1° | 10.4° | 17.4° |
| 30 mm | 169 mm | 11.7° | 8.7° | 14.6° |
| 40 mm | 226 mm | 8.8° | 6.5° | 10.9° |
| 50 mm | 282 mm | 7.1° | 5.2° | 8.8° |
| 70 mm | 395 mm | 5.0° | 3.7° | 6.3° |
| 100 mm | 564 mm | 3.5° | 2.6° | 4.4° |
| 150 mm | 847 mm | 2.4° | 1.7° | 2.9° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 5.3 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | f/2 | 37.0 cm | 2.35 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.51 m |
| 4 mm | f/2.8 | 58.6 cm | 13.1 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.08 m |
| 4 mm | f/4 | 1.17 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 75.7 cm |
| 4 mm | f/8 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 38.0 cm |
| 8 mm | f/2 | 8.2 cm | 33.9 cm | 1.49 m | 3.96 m | 26.5 m | ∞ | 6.03 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 11.6 cm | 48.7 cm | 2.36 m | 8.09 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.31 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 16.8 cm | 73.9 cm | 4.71 m | 500 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.02 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 36.6 cm | 2.33 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.51 m |
| 14 mm | f/2 | 2.6 cm | 10.7 cm | 43.6 cm | 99.8 cm | 2.92 m | 15.3 m | 18.5 m |
| 14 mm | f/2.8 | 3.7 cm | 15.1 cm | 61.7 cm | 1.43 m | 4.42 m | 35.7 m | 13.2 m |
| 14 mm | f/4 | 5.3 cm | 21.6 cm | 90.4 cm | 2.17 m | 7.65 m | ∞ | 9.23 m |
| 14 mm | f/8 | 10.7 cm | 44.8 cm | 2.12 m | 6.70 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.62 m |
| 22 mm | f/2 | 1.1 cm | 4.3 cm | 17.4 cm | 39.4 cm | 1.11 m | 4.60 m | 45.5 m |
| 22 mm | f/2.8 | 1.5 cm | 6.0 cm | 24.4 cm | 55.4 cm | 1.57 m | 6.77 m | 32.5 m |
| 22 mm | f/4 | 2.1 cm | 8.6 cm | 35.0 cm | 79.9 cm | 2.30 m | 10.9 m | 22.8 m |
| 22 mm | f/8 | 4.2 cm | 17.3 cm | 71.7 cm | 1.69 m | 5.41 m | 75.8 m | 11.4 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 1.34 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/2.0. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/2.8 and f/2; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 2.8 px | slight softening |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 4.0 px | visibly soft |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 5.6 px | visibly soft |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 8.0 px | visibly soft |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 11.0 px | visibly soft |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 16.0 px | visibly soft |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 22.0 px | visibly soft |
Maximum print sizes#
At 16 MP the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 produces 4,608 × 3,456 pixel images. See the 16 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 15.4 × 11.5 in | 39 × 29 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 19.2 × 14.4 in | 49 × 37 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 23.0 × 17.3 in | 59 × 44 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 30.7 × 23.0 in | 78 × 59 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm (23 mm eq.) | 22.1 s | 25.8 s | 34.5 s | 45.0 s |
| 5 mm (28 mm eq.) | 17.7 s | 20.6 s | 27.6 s | 36.0 s |
| 6 mm (34 mm eq.) | 14.8 s | 17.2 s | 23.0 s | 30.0 s |
| 7 mm (40 mm eq.) | 12.7 s | 14.7 s | 19.7 s | 25.7 s |
| 9 mm (51 mm eq.) | 9.8 s | 11.5 s | 15.4 s | 20.0 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 9 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 18 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 35 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 5.64.
Similar cameras#
Other 1/2.3" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 has a crop factor of 5.64× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 7.7 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 sensor?
6.2 × 4.5 mm (1/2.3"), an area of 28 mm² — 3% of full frame.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 full frame?
No — its sensor is 1/2.3", which is 30.8× smaller in area than full frame.
How many megapixels does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 have?
16 megapixels (4,608 × 3,456 pixels), enough for a 15 × 12 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72?
With a 5 mm lens (28 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 18 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 28 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q17049127 — CC0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources