Panasonic DMC-FS5 (Red)

Description: The Panasonic DMC-FS5 is a 10.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $240.

Pros: Has a 10.1-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 4x optical zoom.This is more powerful than the average digital camera on the market today, but is to be expected for a digital camera of this price.Weighing only 4.3 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part Number: DMC-FS5R

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.1 in
• Weight 4.2 oz
• Enclosure Color Red

• Main Features

• Resolution 10.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO auto (1600-6400)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Pet, Food, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Scenery, Fireworks, Soft skin, Starry sky, Underwater, Night scene, Sports mode, Aerial photo, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Hi-speed burst, Night portrait, High sensitivity
• Special Effects Cool, Warm, Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
• Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 27 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 27 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Fine, Standard JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 3648 x 2432, JPEG 3648 x 2056, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2560 x 1712, JPEG 2560 x 1440, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1360, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 3072 x 2048, JPEG 3072 x 1728

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 21 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.2 mm - 20.8 mm - F/3.3-5.8
• Focal Length 5.2 mm - 20.8 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 30 - 120 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.3-5.8
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Leica
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Face detection, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, RGB primary color filter, Automatic face tracking technology

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, ArcSoft MediaImpression

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Battery case, Carrying strap
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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  Panasonic DMC-FS5 (Red)

  Price: $124.99

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 27 MB - Integrated

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  Panasonic DMC-FS5 (Silver)

  Price: $217.00

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 27 MB - Integrated

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537