Latest – Review @ PCWorld Australia (added 03 July’09)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 announced on January 16, 2009 is a 10.1 megapixel image stabilized (ISO based) compact digital camera that features a 4x optical zoom, ISO range from 100 -1600, 2.7 inch LCD, face detection, and an intelligent auto mode.
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Review Index – (updated 03 July’09)
PCWorld Australia
“The only thing the LUMIX DMC-FS7 lacks is a built-in panorama mode. Apart from that, it has every feature that a novice user might require and its features work as advertised. It’s worth considering this camera if you don’t want to spend more money on a model with a bigger zoom lens or a higher resolution.”
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GoodGearGuide
“The only thing the LUMIX DMC-FS7 lacks is a built-in panorama mode. Apart from that, it has every feature that a novice user might require and its features work as advertised. It’s worth considering this camera if you don’t want to spend more money on a model with a bigger zoom lens or a higher resolution.”
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TechRadar
“Image quality is excellent for a budget camera, with lovely colour, accurate exposure, very good sharpness and low image noise at high ISO settings. It’s a very good buy at the price.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“There are a lot of points to admire about this camera. It offers good all round photo quality, ease of use and a price tag that gives very good value for money. The design is unfussy, but the camera is not unattractive. This is a very good choice for a mid priced pocket camera.”
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RegHardware
“In a crowded market, the DMC-FS7 certainly stands out when it comes to looks and build quality, but in terms of features and performance, it’s pretty much par for the course. But it is very easy to use and many digital snappers will welcome this no-hassle camera.”
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TrustedReviews
“Panasonic has a well-earned reputation for making very good but very expensive high-performance compacts, but with the FS7 it has proven that it can bring the same level of quality to the mid-price market. It offers superb build quality, stylish and ergonomic design, ease of use and acceptably quick performance, combined with excellent image quality.”
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ePhotozine
“I think the size of the sensor needs to be addressed because it’s really messing up the cameras ability to work in low light situations. If I was to get a small, neat compact for days out or holidays, I really would consider this camera because I would more than likely use flash for dark situations meaning the noise wouldn’t be an issue.”
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Specifications & Camera Profile
Press Excerpt
SECAUCUS, NJ (January 16, 2009) – Panasonic today announced two new additions to its LUMIX FS-Series of digital cameras, the DMC-FS7 and the DMC-FS15. The FS models, a stylish sister line of the highly-acclaimed LUMIX FX-Series, combine easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a model they can slip in their pockets.
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.
“These new additions to the LUMIX FS-Series incorporate a number of enhanced quality and convenience features that provide consumers with simple-to-use, intuitive cameras at an affordable price,” said David Briganti, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “By combining Leica lenses, Intelligent Auto Mode and powerful image processing with a sleek and compact design, the FS Series cameras are ideal for consumers looking to take easy, high-quality photos on the go.”
Other features of both FS models 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.
The DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink and green at an SRP of $159.95. Both models will be available in late March 2009.
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