Name: Lumix DMC-FS45
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 86139
Rating: 3.8 (17 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Colours are realistic with just the right amount of saturation
The camera menu systems are easy to use
bright

noise then the sharpening will exacerbate it
white background may bleed over the black lettering making it difficult to see
a camera icon will appear on screen

Sensor type: CCD
Sensor size: 5.744x4.308 mm
Max resolution: 4608, 3456 px
Maximum aperture: 2.5
Autofocus: Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus
Screen size: 3.0 in
Touch screen: no

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 - Pros & Cons

Colours are realistic with just the right amount of saturation
The camera menu systems are easy to use
bright
clear and easy to view in varying lighting conditions
Auto White Balance performs very well under fluorescent lighting

noise then the sharpening will exacerbate it
white background may bleed over the black lettering making it difficult to see
a camera icon will appear on screen
terrible chroma at the edges of the frame
sharpness where noise allowed and the pictures are colourful
Images were prone to purple fringing
images are prone to purple fringing in contrasting areas of the image
The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 5cm
optical zoom is not available

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CCD
Sensor size	0.23 in
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px

Optical zoom	4.0 x
Digital zoom	4.0 x
Maximum aperture	2.5
Focus adjustment	Auto
Autofocus	Continuous Auto Focus Face detection Multi Point Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	yes
Number of focus points	23
Image stabiliser	Optical
Filter thread	no
Folded optics	no

Shooting modes	Auto Movie Scene
Continuous shooting	yes
Self-timer delay	2 10
Built-in flash	yes
Flash modes	Auto Flash OFF Flash ON Forced ON Redeye Reduction Slow Sync
Scene modes	Beach Candlelight Children Fireworks Night Night portrait Panorama party Portrait self-portrait Sports Sunset
3D support	no
Face detection	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Voice recording	yes
Audio system	Mono

Weight	3.74 oz
Width	3.78 in
Height	2.25 in
Depth	0.76 in

Power source type	AC Battery USB
Battery life (CIPA)	260
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	680.0 mAh
Rechargeable battery	yes
Battery level indicator	yes
Battery voltage	3.6 V
Number of batteries supported	1
AC adapter included	yes
On/off switch	yes

Calendar	yes
Energy Star certified	no
Frame	yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	DEU ENG ESP FRE ITA JPN
Image editing modes	Crop Resizing

ISO	80 100 200 400 800 1000
ISO minimum	100
ISO maximum	6400
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Daylight Incandescent Shade
Supported image file formats	JPG
Photo effects	Black&White Sepia Vivid
Image stabilizer	yes
Supported aspect ratios	1:1 3:2 4:3 16:9

Screen size	3.0 in
Screen technology	LCD
Screen dots	230000
Touch screen	no
Field of view	100.0 %
Viewfinder	Screen
Second display	no

Maximum resolution	1280 x 720 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	640 x 480 1280 x 720
HD type	HD
Supported video file formats	MP4
Analog signal format system	NTSC PAL
Camera playback	Movie Single image Slide show Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate	25.0 fps

Body type	Compact
Colour of product	Beige Black Gold Pink Purple Red Sand Silver Violet
Environmentally sealed	no

Internal storage	70.0 mB
Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Memory slots	1
Storage types	SD
Camera file system	DCF 2.0 Exif 2.3

USB version	2.0
PictBridge	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
Bluetooth	no
AV output	yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.5

Based on 3 reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 04.01.2013

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Review | Photography Blog

3.5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 is a budget compact camera with a fast f/2.5, 5x zoom lens. Costing just £119 the FS45 / FH45 is aimed at the beginner end of the market, yet still offers 16 megapixels, image stabilisation, 720p HD movies and Panasonic's reliable intelligent Auto mode. Read our expert Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 review now.