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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

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User ratings:
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26 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Panasonic FS7 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Light weight and really easy to use
  • Image Quality Overall image quality is excellent

Cons

  • The screen was broken within two weeks of owning the camera
  • boasts only Contrast Detect Auto Focus and does not have Phase Detect Auto Focus
  • Panasonic FS7 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.9
  • Multi point
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

Pros

  • Panasonic FS7 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Light weight and really easy to use
  • Image Quality Overall image quality is excellent
  • the camera handles well and feels comfortable and secure in the hand
  • superb build quality
  • stylish and ergonomic design
  • The menus are clear and easy to read
  • Low light performance is especially good
  • autofocus works well in almost all lighting conditions

Cons

  • The screen was broken within two weeks of owning the camera
  • boasts only Contrast Detect Auto Focus and does not have Phase Detect Auto Focus
  • Panasonic FS7 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Panasonic FS7 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Panasonic FS7 have Image Stabilization
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • integrated flash lacking external flash ability
  • radio announcer and DJ
  • Panasonic FS7 is more heavy compared to other competitors
  • Panasonic FS7 has not got manual focus

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv33 - 132
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusMulti point
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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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
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.13 oz
Width3.82 in
Height2.14 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)360
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity940.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
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 size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution848 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage50.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7
Based on 10 reviews
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  • 1
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Published: 21.10.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

If you pick up the Lumix DMC-FS7 you won't be disappointed as it's a great camera for someone who is not too fussy about having all the bells and whistles, and simply takes great pictures.

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Digital Photography School
Published: 13.01.2009
Panasonic DMC-FS7 and Panasonic DMC-FS6

Two more cameras announced by Panasonic this week were the Panasonic DMC-FS7 and Panasonic DMC-FS6. These two entry level point and shoot cameras have 4x optical zoom lenses (33mm at their widest focal length) with optical image stabilization. The Panasonic DMC-FS7 sports a 10.1 megapixel sensor while the FS6 has an 8.1 megapixel sensor. The

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS7 digital camera
4.0

A small Panasonic digital camera that's perfect for inexperienced photographers

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Imaging Resource
Published: 16.01.2009
Panasonic DMC-FS7 Review

Panasonic DMC-FS7 review, find out how the DMC-FS7 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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PC World
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS7 digital camera
4.0

A small Panasonic digital camera that's perfect for inexperienced photographers

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic FS7 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 16.01.2009
Panasonic FS7 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Panasonic FS7 is a 10.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.5-inch sized CCD sensor and 33-132 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our FS7 review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 12.03.2009
Panasonic Lumix FS7 Review
4.6

What Digital Camera test review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

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Published: 20.06.2011
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 (Compact Camera): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC FS7 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 4 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Published: 13.02.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
4.5

Panasonic’s latest ultra-compact isn’t even in the shops yet, but we’ve got a full review.