Digital Camera Reviews

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 camera is an entry-level addition to the brand new FS range. The new FS series is similar to the world-acclaimed FX series. The Panasonic DMC-FS3 has a 3x, 33-100mm zoom lens, Intelligent Auto mode, Venus IV processing engine, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 8.1 megapixel sensor.

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Dpreview about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 Review:- The DMC-FS3 boasts a large, 2.5-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD display for clear viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy.

Shotaddict about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 Review:- The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 boasts a 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD with Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact. The Easy Zoom feature shifts the lens instantly to full zoom at the touch of a dedicated button.?It also boasts an internal 50 MB memory (approx.) giving users more flexibility in shooting.

Dcresource about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 Review:- In addition to powerful the Intelligent Auto Mode, the fourth generation high-performance image-processing Venus Engine IV LSI helps produce higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. It adds a new high-performance noise reduction system that helps reproduce even the most delicate parts of images naturally and without color bleeding. The Venus Engine IV reduces shutter release time lag while still enabling high-resolution picture taking, making it easier to capture spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.

Other features of the DMC-FS20 and the DMC-FS5 include approximately 50 MB of internal memory and a 3.0-inch LCD for the FS20 and a 2.5-inch LCD for the FS5 – perfect for easy-to-see viewing of images.  Furthermore, these models feature Intelligent LCD, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 Features:-

* 8.1 effective Megapixel CCD
* F2.8-5.1, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 33 - 100 mm
* Optical image stabilization
* 2.5? LCD display (230k pixels) with auto brightness adjustment
* Point-and-shoot operation
* Same “intelligent” features and Venus Engine IV as above models
* Records movies at 848 x 480 with sound
* 50MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC slot
* Optional underwater case
* Uses proprietary li-ion battery; 330 shots per charge
* Comes in blue, pink, green, silver and black