The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 Digital Camera provides easy and simple operation for users at every level of photographic expertise to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. Despite its remarkably compact and slim body, the stylish DMC-FS5 provides an impressive 1/2.33-inch 10.1-megapixel High Resolution CCD to capture all of the exquisite detail of the scene, and its Wide Angle 4x Optical Zoom (30 - 120mm equivalent) Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens, permitting you to easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with dynamic width and rich perspective.
The telephoto end of the camera's zoom can also be extended an additional 7.1x (when shooting 2.5 megapixel or less) with minimal loss of image quality thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom feature. There is also an Easy Zoom feature that shifts the lens instantly to full zoom at the touch of a button - great for quickly capturing sudden facial expressions or close-up action. The DMC-FS5 can also record WVGA (848 x 480) motion images at 30 fps for impressive viewing on a wide-screen HDTV Display, in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480) & QVGA (320 x 240) options.
The DMC-FS5 features Panasonic's exclusive iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions (Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions), to get the best results from every shooting opportunity. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions engage simultaneously and automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change, and you can enjoy the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images -at all times. All of these great automated features are driven by the latest high performance Venus Engine IV image processor, which also provides stunning responsiveness with fast burst capability (up to 6 fps) and an almost instantaneous shutter.
The DMC-FS5 sports a 2.5-inch high resolution LCD screen with the innovative Intelligent LCD function, which detects the ambient lighting condition and controls the brightness & contrast level of the LCD so it is easy to view in any environment. Plus, the High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.
The cameras slideshow setting comes equipped with a musical option, allowing users to listen to music while viewing their images and giving emotional impact when desired. Altogether with its attractive metal finish, and sleek and stylish design, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 is a digital camera that you'll be happy to carry with you everywhere.
| Camera Type | Ultra-Compact Wide-Angle Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.33" 10.7 Megapixel CCD with Primary Color Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 10.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Standard, Vivid, Cool, Warm, Natural, Black & White, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
4:3 Aspect Ratio 3648 x 2736 3072 x 2304 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 3:2 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Video Recording |
QuickTime Motion JPEG with Audio WVGA (848 x 480 @ 30 fps or 10 fps) VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps or 10 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps or 10 fps) Clip Length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 4x (up to 7.1x extra optical zoom) |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.2 - 20.8mm (30 - 120mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.0" (10cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Mega O.I.S. (2 modes) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detect AF (Face, 1-point, 1-point high speed, 9-point) with AF Assist Lamp |
| Focus Modes | Normal, Macro, Quick AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro/Intelligent Auto: 4.0" (10cm) - infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (100-400) Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) High Sensitivity Auto ISO (1600 - 6400) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 second (Up to 60 seconds in Starry Sky mode) |
| Aperture Range | f/3.3-5.8 & f/8.0 (2 steps) |
| Exposure Metering | Intelligent Multiple AE |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV Step), Backlight Compensation (Intelligent Auto mode only), Auto Bracketing AE (±1/3 EV - 1 EV step for 3 frames) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (only in underwater mode) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Underwater, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.0' (0.3m) - 20.7' (6.3m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | 0.005 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
2.5 fps up to 7 images (Standard) or 4 images (Fine) High-speed Burst: 10 fps (2MP image only) |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 27MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | DMW-BCE10 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (3.6V, 1000 mAh) |
| Power Adapter | AC Adaptor (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" Polycrystalline TFT Color LCD (230,000 dots) with Auto Power LCD mode & High angle mode |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Zoomed Playback (16x max.), Thumbnail display (30 or 12 images), Calendar Display, Playback of Favorite Pictures, Category Playback, Slide Show (with music), Image Rotation, Resizing, Trimming, Protection, Aspect Conversion, DPOF Print Setting |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.1 x 3.8 x 0.9" (54 x 95 x 23mm) |
| Weight | 4.2 oz. (119 g) without battery |