Overview
The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS62 is one of the cheaper pocket cameras. Looking through the features it has the Lumix DMC FS62 compares favourably with other digital cameras available for around the same price. Headline features include 10 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, image stabilisation and the ability to shoot wide screen movies.
It can focus from 5cm for close up photography. You also have access to colour options, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, a wide range of scene modes and red eye correction.
Why Buy The Panasonic DMC FS62
It is hard to beat the picture quality on offer for such a low price. The build and design of the camera is also impressive.
Main Features
Megapixels:
Zoom:
LCD Screen:
Dimensions:
Weight:
10
4x
2.5 inches
97.0 x 54.4 x 21.2 mm
115g
Macro:
HD Movies:
Manual Controls:
Batteries:
Memory Cards:
5cm
No
No
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
SD/SDHC
Image Quality - See Sample Images Below
Outdoor Scenic Shots in Good Light
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom):
Looking at the overall sharpness of this photo the Lumix DMC FS62 has done very well indeed. Even in the shady areas around the names of the boats the camera has managed to keep noise levels down and bring out plenty of detail. As I would expect at this time of year there is an issue with glare from the low sun.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom):
With the lens zoomed out the Lumix DMC FS62 produces a photo that is well above average when it comes to sharpness. The camera has captured plenty of detail too.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom):
What I like most about this photo is the depth of colour showing in the trees. The greens and orange colours contrast well with the blue sky and the white boats. Sharpness is some way above average.
Outdoor 4 (Building):
The level of detail showing in this shot is very good indeed. If you enlarge the picture individual bricks can be picked out easily. There is also very little fall off in focusing as you move out towards the edges of the photo.
Portraits
Outdoor Portrait:
Here the Lumix DMC FS62 manages to add a warm feel to the portrait, but manages to retain a natural look to the photo too. You should be able to take plenty of pleasing portrait shots with this camera.
Indoor Portrait with Flash:
I am happy with this photo. The light from the flash does a good job of lighting up the face and reaches most parts of the hair.
Indoor Portrait without Flash:
This is a reasonable effort in the conditions. It is difficult for me to find a place indoors that gets enough light late in the year for this test shot. There is some noise showing. This takes the edge off the crispness of the shot, but the camera still manages to outperform many more expensive cameras.
Macro and Colours
Macro
The macro shot is very good indeed. You would need to pay a lot more for a camera to be guaranteed to find one a lot better than the Lumix DMC FS62 when it comes to close up shots.
Colours
I like the colours this camera produces. They look well balanced and they do not overpower the scenes.
Summary
This camera outperforms a number of more expensive digital cameras in every area. You will be hard pressed to find a camera better than this in this price bracket.
Style
This is a typical Panasonic pocket camera. It has an unfussy design with the lens unit sitting more or less flush to the body of the camera. The Lumix FS62 is available in black, red, blue, silver and pink.
Shutter Lag Times
Single Shot
Five Shots
Single Shot With Flash
Five Shots With Flash
Turn on Time
0.47 seconds
16.89 seconds
1.61 seconds
20.2 seconds
3.9 seconds
Ease of Use
Very good. I found this camera to be straightforward.
Points I Like
Picture quality - simple design - value for money
Where it Could Improve
Start up and shutter lag times could be a bit faster
Verdict
In my view it is hard to beat the Panasonic Lumix DMC FS62 when it comes to value for money. There are very few compromises made to keep the price down and this camera outperforms many much more expensive cameras.
Product Shots
Front View
Back View
Top View
Sample Menus
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Review Date
November 2009
