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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
26 user ratings
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • pleasing and responsive in use

Cons

  • Panasonic FH22 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Panasonic FH22 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 5.9
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Touch, Live View
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33

Pros

  • pleasing and responsive in use

Cons

  • Panasonic FH22 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Panasonic FH22 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Panasonic FH22 have Image Stabilization
  • it has a tendency to burn out highlights in skies
  • Clouds disappear and blue skies can turn into a kind of sickly cyan

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x2880
  • 4320x2432
  • 3648x2736
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv28 - 224
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Touch
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive4.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Cuisine
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.71 oz
Width3.94 in
Height2.22 in
Depth1.07 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity740.0 mAh
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenyes
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage40.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.3
Based on 6 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 18.06.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 (also known as the DMC-FH22) is a new touch-screen compact camera with an appealingly versatile 8x zoom lens. Costing less than £199 / $199, the FS33 / FH22 is aimed at the beginner end of the market, yet still offers some advanced features including 720p HD movies and Panasonic's reliable intelligent Auto mode. Read our expert Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 review now.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Panasonic FH22 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Panasonic FH22 Review | Camera Decision

Panasonic FH22 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 compact camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 04.06.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 compact camera
4.0

The Panasonic DMC-FS33 boasts a bang up to date feature set for a pocket model, only truly missing out as regards lack of HDMI output. The price is

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 review - DVHARDWARE
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 review - DVHARDWARE
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CNET
Published: 19.11.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33

The 14.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FS33 has its flaws, but it compensates for them by offering plenty of good features at an affordable price. Among its charms are an 8x zoom, excellent build quality and pictures that are a cut above the competition in this price bracket

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 19.03.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 review
2.0

Looks great on paper with its touchscreen and 8x zoom, but a surprising number of flaws add up to a disappointing camera