The 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a 5x optical zoom. Panasonic has enhanced the Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) on the DMC-FS15 from the previous FS models to now include AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions in addition to Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. AF Tracking enables the user to “lock” the focus onto a moving subject. The camera then automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus without the need to hold the shutter button halfway down. Additionally, Intelligent Exposure helps capture natural-looking images by suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights. It continually monitors the light source in the shooting environment and automatically activates the backlight compensation function if it detects the light source is behind the subject.
Other features of the FS15 include a Venus Engine IV processor, which enables an advanced processing system and quick response times. An intelligent LCD screen detects light conditions and automatically adjusts the brightness levels for viewing in sunlight and helps to preserve battery life. The new Photo Frame mode lets the user put attractive borders around photos, so when printed, they look like postcards in picture frames. Also, the new My Scene setting lets the user assign their most frequently used Scene modes to the setting, and with a simple switch, access that scene instantly. The FS-Series is also capable of recording WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in 16:9 wide-screen format, as well as standard VGA (640 x 480) format.
Technical Details :
* 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints.
* 5x MEGA optical image-stabilized zoom; 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens.
* Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Detection.
* 2.7-inch LCD screen.
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included).
Customer Feedback :
- It is well built, feels sturdy and not easily breakable.
- Wide Angle lens and 5x Zoom is very good compared to other point and shoots which have neither a 5x zoom or a wide angle.
- Digital zoom can go all the way to 20x or even 35x with 5 MP used. Not very clear but useful to have if you need it.
- The pictures come out VERY clean with good colors, clarity and lighting.
- Size is small enough for a pocket.
- Video is good quality…(wish you could zoom in video mode).
- The IA button which basically presets scene, face recognition, lighting etc is GREAT if you dont want to press a hundred buttons to set up the shot. Just ONE button and your set to go!
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 has a decent design and lots of good features. It is available at pocket friendly price. Face detection technology is the best feature. It is available in blue, black and silver colors. It is quiet light in weight and easily fits in one’s pocket. The camera is a good option if you
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