Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7G - digital camera

Description: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7G is a 10.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $155.

Pros: Has a 10.1-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 4x optical zoom, which is more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Weighing only 4.1 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Designed for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 40% more to get a ultra-compact camera having comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part Number: DMC-FS7G

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.1 in
• Weight 4.1 oz
• Enclosure Color Green

• Main Features

• Resolution 10.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,350,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO auto (1600-6400)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Pet, Food, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Scenery, Fireworks, Soft skin, Starry sky, Underwater, Night scene, Sports mode, Aerial photo, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Hi-speed burst, Night portrait, High sensitivity
• Special Effects Cool, Warm, Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
• Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 50 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 3648 x 2432, JPEG 3648 x 2056, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2560 x 1712, JPEG 2560 x 1440, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1360, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 3072 x 2048, JPEG 3072 x 1728, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 21 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 22 mm - F/2.8-5.9
• Focal Length 5.5 mm - 22 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 33 - 132 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.9
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Leica
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Face detection, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, Face Detection AF/AE, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, In-camera red-eye removal, Scene Detection Technology, Motion Detection Technology, Camera orientation detection, Automatic face tracking technology, Automatic display brightness adjustment

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, ArcSoft MediaImpression, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Battery case, Carrying strap
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537