Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 review

A 12-megapixel digital compact camera packed with hi-tech features

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-09-15September 15th 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£133.00
Product Type	Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution	640 x 480
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Product Family	Lumix FS
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Silver
Optical Zoom	5x
Digital Zoom	4x
Brand Name	Panasonic
Screen Size	6.9 cm (2.7")
Video Formats	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Viewfinder Type	No
Weight (Approximate)	116.0 g
Flash Memory Capacity	50 MB
Minimum Focus Distance	50 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Total Camera Resolution	12.7 Megapixel
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Height	54.4 mm
Width	97.0 mm
Depth	21.7 mm
Autofocus Points	11
Product Series	FS
Focal Length	5.60 mm to 26 mm
Image Formats	JPEG
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Product Model	DMC-FS15
Product Name	Lumix DMC-FS15 Compact Camera
Product Line	Lumix
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	DMC-FS15EB-S
Manufacturer Website Address	www.panasonic.co.uk
Marketing Information	The DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm film camera equivalent: 29-145mm). Renowned in the film camera world for its superb performance and compact size, the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens inherits its outstanding quality and form. The 29mm wide-angle lens can be used to capture groups of people at parties and other indoor scenes, as well as magnificent architectural structures and landscapes. The 5x optical zoom allows you to capture distant subjects without degrading image quality.
Battery Life	330 Shot
Package Contents	Lumix DMC-FS15 Compact Camera Battery Charger Battery Pack Battery case AV Cable USB Connection Cable AC Cable Hand Strap CD-ROM
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel