Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: IF you want to capture great looking shots with a minimum of effort, this compact camera will not disappoint.

Pros: Attractive price point, Auto Intelligent mode, impressive build quality

Cons: Buttons are too small for big fingers, underpowered optical zoom

Verdict: The DMC-FS3 is capable of producing instant, good quality photos that will more than satisfy its intended user base of casual photographers. If you want to capture great looking shots with a minimum of effort, this compact camera will not disappoint.

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 (announced January 2008) is an 8.1 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom lens (33mm - 100mm). It features a 2.5 inch LCD, face detection technology, image stabilization, intelligent scene selection, ...

Review summary: panasonic lumix dmc-fs3 review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 is an inexpensive point-and-shoot for casual shooters.

Pros: Proper flash exposure Flexibility in certain scene modes iA spot-on for most shooting situation during the day Quick start-up time

Cons: Slightly soft image Slow AF iA in low-light

Verdict: An inexpensive point-and-shoot for casual shooters.

Review summary: In many ways, the all-new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 - a new offering in a completely new series of models from the manufacturer - tries to be the best of both worlds, offering ultracompact style at what nearly qualifies as a budget compact price. In the ...

Pros: Nice color processing with plenty of control, Build quality and style among the best for this price, Impressive high ISO performance, Great point-and-shoot usability with very good results

Cons: Menus can be clunky in places, Red-eye poorly controlled at times, Soft optics equals soft images, Timings not always first-tier

Pros: Attractive price point, Auto Intelligent mode, impressive build quality

Cons: Buttons are too small for big fingers, underpowered optical zoom

Verdict: The DMC-FS3 is capable of producing instant, good quality photos that will more than satisfy its intended user base of casual photographers. If you want to capture great looking shots with a minimum of effort, this compact camera will not disappoint.