Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 12MP Digital Camera with 5x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD
- 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
- 5x MEGA optical image-stabilized zoom; 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens
- Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Detection
- 3.0-inch LCD screen
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
Press the iA button, aim, and shoot. With the FS25, taking great photos is that easy. iA mode activates six detection and correction functions - including Tracking AF, which locks on and follows your subject - so you get beautiful, clear shots. Mega O.I.S. helps prevent blurring when the camera shakes; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent blur caused by subject motion; Intelligent Scene Selector selects the optimal scene mode for the situation; Intelligent Exposure adjusts the brightness of dark areas in the image; Face Detection AF/AE helps deliver clear portraits; Tracking AF locks the focus onto your moving subject.The 29mm wide-angle lens captures a wider area than a standard 35mm lens. Add the superior rendering performance of the Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom power, and a zoom macro function that lets you get within 0.03 foot of your subject, and the FS25 is fully equipped to capture a wide variety of beautiful, expressive shots.
December 31st, 2009 - 11:44
It’s true this camera comes with all sorts of bells and whistles, but the bottom line is picture quality. It’s 12 MP can’t compare with my previous Fuji that’s 4 years old with 6 MP. Every picture that comes out of this Panasonic needs to be edited for improved clarity and sharpness. It’s not an optional step, it’s a necessary step unfortunately.
It’s one good feature is the 29 mm wide angle lens. Also the LCD screen is large and bright and easy to use…that is if you don’t mind the lack of a viewfinder. A camera with a viewfinder gives inherently better pictures because you are bracing the camera against your face when shooting and this stability makes a big difference in picture quality. Aside from lackluster pictures, my biggest complaint about this camera is that the battery must actually be removed from the camera in order to charge it. This is a totally unnecessary hassle. Panasonic does sell an ac adapter but I am unable to find out if the adapter is solely for use in taking pictures or if it will charge the battery also. One last problem is that there is some contradictory and unclear information in the user manual. I’ve been trying to contact Panasonic tech support since I received the camera, but apparently their contact page is just for show as they ignore tech support questions completetly. Truthfully I am very dissapointed with this camera and would not purchase it over again. (If my 4 year old Fuji 810 was still available, I’d buy another in a minute.) If you want a small wide angle cheap camera for unimportant snapshots, then buy this camera. For anything more serious, keep looking.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 31st, 2009 - 14:43
My camera freezes the same way a computer does. The picture on the screen is frozen, the lens is blocked. out of course. And the camera can not be turned off.
This only happens, when the battery gets low. Replacing the battery and resetting the thing fixes the problem.
Thing is I don’t carry a spare batt. all the time.
I am moving to Switzerland in two days, so I did not contacted customer support.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 31st, 2009 - 14:51
We looked at several other cameras in this price range. This one has the features and picture quality of cameras twice the price. I use it more than my Panasonic LUMIX SLR because it is so easy to carry in your pocket!
Rating: 5 / 5
December 31st, 2009 - 15:19
it was great right out of the box.my wife had no trouble using it the first.and thats a lot to say for her.it`s zoom is great the lcd srceen is big for such a small camera 3″.overall i recommend this camera to everyone.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 31st, 2009 - 16:50
I was surpried to see how well the pictures turned out for a non-SLR camera. I also liked the quality of the video and the over all ease of using this camera. I would definitely reccommend it for someone who just want a simple camera and not have to mess with a bunch of settings.
Rating: 4 / 5