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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 is a 12.1 megapixel compact digital camera from Panasonic's 2009 lineup. The camera is a step up from Panasonic's 10.1 megapixel Lumix DMC-FS20 since it has a higher resolution and also has 5x optical and 20x digital zoom compared to the 4x optical zoom of the DMC-FS20. It features a 30mm Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens for taking wide angle shots and is capable of 848x480 video recording. The Lumix DMC-FS15 has 50MB of built-in flash memory for storing video and still images as well as an SDHC expansion slot. It is designed with a 2.7" high resolution LCD display and includes numerous photography features such as image stabilization and face detection. The camera is available in a black, silver, or blue finish and is expected to be released in April 2009.
MSRP $200.00
Release date April, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 12.1 megapixel resolution
- 5x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom
- 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens
- 2.7" high resolution LCD display with automatic brightness
- 50MB built-in memory
- SDHC expansion slot
- 848x480 video recording
- Intelligent Auto mode - Image stabilizer, face detection, scene selector
- Available in silver, black, and blue finish
Models
- DMC-FS15S - Silver
- DMC-FS15K - Black
- DMC-FS15A - Blue
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 12MP Digital Camera with 5x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
• Lumix DMC-FS15K Black Digital Camera
UPC: 037988988594
EAN: 037988988594
MPN: DMC-FS15-K
Competitors
MSRP $229.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- dual image stabilization
- shoots video in 720p high definition
- face, smile and blink detection
- wide angle lens
- utilizes affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash storage
Cons
- basic point and shoot - 5x optical zoom, low resolution 3.0" display (230k dot)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
Samsung PL70
MSRP $199.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- large 3" display
- video is sharp and clear
Cons
- basic point and shoot
- proprietary USB port / cable
- what you see in the viewfinder is not exactly what is taken in the photos
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
Samsung SL620
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- dual optical and digital image stabilization
- large 3" display
- affordable price
Cons
- only 5x optical zoom
- video is recorded in standard definition only
- basic point and shoot camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
Samsung PL65
MSRP $179.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- 3.0" touch screen
- records video in 720p high definition at 25 fps
- affordable price
Cons
- GE is not a known camera manufacturer
- difficult to view the screen in sunlight
- poor noise, even on relatively low ISO settings
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
GE E1050TW
MSRP $229.99
Released March, 2009
The Casio Exilim EX-Z270 is an ultra-compact hi-speed digital camera small enough to fit perfectly in the palm of one’s hand. The first of two Casio EX-Z models, the EX-Z270 and its peer (the EX-Z400) are comparative peers to the EX-S models, primarily the EX-S12. Like its peer, the EX-Z270 features an advanced high-speed...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
Casio Exilim EX-Z270
MSRP $199.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- slim body
- support for cheap, large and easy to find SD/SDHC cards
- can take (albeit limited) high definition video
- fast facial recognition
Cons
- 720p can only be shot at 15fps
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
Pentax Optio P70
MSRP $190.00
Released April, 2009
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 is a ultra-compact camera announced at the CES and released in April of 2009. With a 4X optical zoom lens that is equivalent to 30-120 mm, the camera is a good choice for a beginning photographer that wants a very small camera. The LCD is 2.7 inches and it comes...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
vs.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Reviews
February 3, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- greater than VGA resolution video recording
- uses cheap, capacious and easy to find SDHC cards
- attractive
- 2.7" screen
Cons
- a simple point and shoot - not that innovative or impressive
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