Panasonic Lumix FS20 Camera review

Digital Cameras, Digital Compact Cameras, Featured, Gadgets David Peter

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 is a new entry-level series that retains the beautiful design and attention to detail that has now become characteristic of every Panasonic digital camera. It is ultra compact and easily slips into a jeans pocket, shirt pocket or small fashion purse.

panasonicIt has fast performance with approx. 1 sec. startup and no practical shutter lag in good lighting and with contrasty subjects. Auto focus is fast and precise. It is equipped with a 4x 30-120mm wide-angle optical zoom that is perfect for wide landscapes and group shots. The 120mm tele coverage is ideal for portraits.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 will appeal to point-and-shoot photographers desiring an easy-to-use ultra slim and stylish digital camera with a wide-angle lens and image stabilization.

Features of Panasonic FS20:

  • Wide-angle 30mm is great for wide landscapes and group shots.
  • Good image quality at ISO 100.
  • Effective Image Stabilization, plus Intelligent Auto tackles almost any photographic situation.
  • Fast performance, no practical shutter lag, fast and precise AF.
  • Availability of Manual WB.
  • CA negligible.
  • Availability of Guide Lines (2 patterns).
  • Stylish, ultra slim, flush design.
  • A finger grip that is not slippery.
  • Very good build and construction; a beautiful camera.
  • 22 Zoom steps for precise focal length positioning.
  • Accepts large capacity SDHC card.
  • Very good Menu Structure and intuitive Controls.
  • Availability of 15, 30 and 60 sec. in Starry Sky scene mode.
  • Hinged door for easy access to terminals.

 

With its effective image stabilization, wide-angle zoom and fast performance, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 will please point-and-shoot beginner photographers desiring an easy-to-use and beautifully designed ultra compact. Price of this digital camera is $477.3. Panasonic Lumix FS20 has 10.1 Megapixel Camera.