Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS15
- Friday, January 23, 2009, 22:55
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Panasonic has announced two latest additions into the LUMIX FS-Series of digital cameras, the DMC-FS7 and the DMC-FS15. The FS7 features a 10.1 megapixel sensor and 4x optical zoom. The FS15 has a 12.1 megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom. They are priced at $159.95 and $199.95, respectively.
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These cameras incorporate an advanced Venus Engine IV processor, 2.7-inch intelligent LCD screen and enhanced Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode that adds AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions in addition to Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection technologies, aiming to enhance your photography experience.
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The 12.1 megapixel DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 5x optical zoom. 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.
The 10.1 megapixel DMC-FS7 features a bright F2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 4x optical zoom and iA mode, comprised of four functions including Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. Like the DMC-FS15, the DMC-FS7 also include a newly-added independent iA button on top of the camera that lets the user enter directly into the mode without going into the menu.
DMC-FS7 Features
- F2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 4x optical zoom
- 2.7-inch intelligent LCD screen that can detect light conditions and automatically adjusts the brightness levels for viewing in sunlight and helps to preserve battery life
- New Photo Frame mode allows the users to put attractive borders around photos
- New My Scene setting enables the users to assign their most frequently used Scene modes to the setting
- Available in silver, black, blue, pink and green colors
Both models will be available in late March 2009. The DMC-FS15 will be available in silver, black and blue at a suggested retail price (SRP) of $199.95. The DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink and green at an SRP of $159.95.
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Technical Specifications
| DMC-FS7 | DMC-FS6 | |||||||||||||
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT6 elements in 5 groups
(3 Aspherical lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT6 elements in 5 groups
(3 Aspherical lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) |
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| Optical Image Stabilizer |
MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) | MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) | ||||||||||||
| Zoom |
Optical: 4x Extra Optical :
Digital: 4x (Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 28.4x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
Optical: 4x Extra Optical :
Digital: 4x (Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 25.6x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
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| Focal Distance |
f = 5.5 - 22.0 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 33 - 132 mm) | f = 5.5 - 22.0 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 33 - 132 mm) | ||||||||||||
| Focusing Area |
Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinityMacro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) / Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity | Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) / Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity |
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| Focus Range Display | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| AF Metering |
Face / Multi (9-area) / 1-area | Face / Multi (9-area) / 1-area | ||||||||||||
| AF Assist Lamp |
Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Camera Effective Pixels |
10.1 Megapixels | 8.1 Megapixels | ||||||||||||
| Image Sensor |
1/2.5″, 10.35 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter | 1/2.5″, 8.32 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter | ||||||||||||
| Focus | Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On) | Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On) | ||||||||||||
| Focus Icon Select | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600(High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600 - 6400)) | Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600(High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600 - 6400)) | ||||||||||||
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Photo Frame Modes) |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Photo Frame Modes) | ||||||||||||
| Exposure | Program AE | Program AE | ||||||||||||
| Exposure Compensation |
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV | 1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV | ||||||||||||
| Backlight Compensation |
Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO Mode) | Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO Mode) | ||||||||||||
| Auto (AE) Bracketing | ±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames | ±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames | ||||||||||||
| Light Metering |
Intelligent Multiple | Intelligent Multiple | ||||||||||||
| Mode Switch | [Recording] / [Playback] | [Recording] / [Playback] | ||||||||||||
| Rec Mode (Mode Button) | Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, My Scene Mode, Scene Mode, Motion Picture | Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, My Scene Mode, Scene Mode, Motion Picture | ||||||||||||
| Scene Mode |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Film Grain, Photo Frame | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Film Grain, Photo Frame | ||||||||||||
| Shutter Speed |
8 - 1/2,000 secStarry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec | 8 - 1/2,000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec |
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| Aperture | F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step(F2.8 - 8.0 (W) / F5.9 - 16.0 (T)) | F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step (F2.8 - 8.0 (W) / F5.9 - 16.0 (T)) |
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| Self Timer |
2 sec / 10 sec | 2 sec / 10 sec | ||||||||||||
| Auto Review |
1 sec / 2 sec / Hold / Zoom | 1 sec / 2 sec / Hold / Zoom | ||||||||||||
| Quick Menu | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Color Mode | Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm | Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm | ||||||||||||
| Recording Format |
Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF correspondingMotion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG | Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF correspondingMotion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG | ||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 | ||||||||||||
| Recording Image Size |
Still Image
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Still Image
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| Image Quality |
Fine / Standard | Fine / Standard | ||||||||||||
| Motion Picture*(QuickTime Motion JPEG) |
(Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture) |
(Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture) |
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| Continuous Shooting Mode |
Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames / secMax. 5 images (Standard Mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode)
Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) Approx. 10 shots when using the built-in memory. * Maximum is 100 shots. ･The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition. ･The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted. |
Full-Resolution Image, 3.0 frames / sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode), Max. 4 images (Fine Mode)Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) Approx. 10 shots when using the built-in memory. Approx. 10-100 shots when using an SD/SDHC Memory Card. * Maximum is 100 shots. •The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition. •The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted |
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| Unlimited Consecutive Shooting | Yes (1.7 frames / sec) | Yes (2.0 frames / sec) | ||||||||||||
| Intelligent ISO Control | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Intelligent Scene Selector | Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro | Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro | ||||||||||||
| Digital Red Eye Correction | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| iA Direct Button | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Macro Zoom | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Composition Guide Lines | Yes (1 pattern) | Yes (1 pattern) | ||||||||||||
| Built-in-Memory | approx. 50MB | approx. 50 MB | ||||||||||||
| Scene Mode Help Screen | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Orientation Detector | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Travel Date /World Time | Yes /Yes | Yes / Yes |
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| Copy /Title Edit /
Text Stamp |
Yes / Yes /Yes |
Yes /Yes /
Yes |
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| Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off0.3 - 6.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0 m (Tele / ISO Auto) | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off0.3 - 6.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0 m (Tele/ ISO Auto) | ||||||||||||
| LCD | 2.7″ TFT LCD (230,000 dots)Field of View : approx. 100%
AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode |
2.5″ TFT LCD (230,000 dots) Field of View : approx. 100%AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode |
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| Playback Mode |
Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback | Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback | ||||||||||||
| Thumbnails /Zoomed Playback | 12, 30-thumbnails /Max. 16x | 12, 30-thumbnails / Max. 16x |
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| Calendar Display | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Set Favorites | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Playback Motion Picture | Yes (Motion JPEG) | Yes (Motion JPEG) | ||||||||||||
| Slideshow Mode | All Still Images / Favorites / CategoryBGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) | All Still Images / Favorites / CategoryBGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) | ||||||||||||
| Delete Image | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites | ||||||||||||
| DPOF Print Setting /Set Protection | Yes /Yes | Yes / Yes |
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| Resize / Trimming | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | ||||||||||||
| OSD Language |
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market. | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market. | ||||||||||||
| Recording Media |
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) | ||||||||||||
| Microphone | Yes (Mono) | Yes (Mono) | ||||||||||||
| Speaker | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Interface | AV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America)*, USB2.0 Full Speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the AV Output on the products that are available in your market. | AV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America)*, USB2.0 Full Speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler) *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the AV Output on the products that are available in your market. |
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| PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF | ||||||||||||
| Power | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack(3.6 V, Typical: 1,000 mAh / Minimum: 940 mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240 V AC) (Optional) |
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6 V, Typical: 1,000 mAh / Minimum: 940 mAh) (Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240 V AC) (Optional) |
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| Startup Time (Approx.) | 1.6 sec | 1.6 sec | ||||||||||||
| Release Time Lag (Approx.) | 0.007 sec | 0.006 sec | ||||||||||||
| Shutter Interval (Approx.) | 0.9 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. | 0.8 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. | ||||||||||||
| Battery Life(Approx.) |
360 pictures(CIPA standard**) | 400 pictures(CIPA standard**) | ||||||||||||
| Included Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime | PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime | ||||||||||||
| Dimensions (Approx.)(W x H x D) | 97.0 x 54.4 x 21.7 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.85 inch) | 97.0 x 54.4 x 21.2 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.84 inch) | ||||||||||||
| Weight (Approx.) |
117 g (0.26 lb) 139 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.31 lb) |
115 g (0.25 Ib)137 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.3 lb) |
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