The Panasonic DMC FS15 is a step up from the more basic pocket models in the Panasonic range. One of the differences is that this camera has a wide angle lens. This is helpful if you are planning to shoot landscape type photos or to photograph groups of people. This angle of the lens will help you to squeeze these wider scenes into the picture.
One of the downsides of a wide angle lens is it can cut down the ability of the camera to zoom in on more distant subjects. To compensate for this Panasonic have built extra zoom into the lens of the DMC FS15 and it offers 5x zoom.
Another enhancement to this camera over more basic models is a larger 2.7 inch LCD screen. This can help you when you are composing or reviewing your photos. There is no viewfinder.
Other more standard features include face detection technology and image stabilisation. These are available throughout the Panasonic range of digital cameras.
Panasonic DMC FS15 Details
Style
Ultra Compact
Megapixels
12
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
3:2, 16:9, 4:3
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
29 - 145mm
Shutter Speed
8 to 1/2000 seconds Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
Aperture
F3.3 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T)
Sensitivity
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Flash Range
5.3m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, / Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, / Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, / Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain, Photo Frame
Maximum Movie Resolution
848 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
5cms
Metering
Intelligent Multiple
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
97 x 54.4 x 21.7mm
Weight
116g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Panasonic DMC FS15 Specification
