One of the latest compacts equipped with touch-shooting, the FS37 also packs in an 8x optical zoom and high resolution sensor. The What Digital Camera review of the Panasonic Lumix FS37 finds out whether its the ideal photographic companion for the casual user
Panasonic Lumix FS37 Review
Value and Verdict
Panasonic Lumix FS37 Review – Verdict
For its £150 price the FS37 combines a useful
zoom range with respectable image quality, and the touch-shooting
function makes light work of picking out the appropriate subject. It’s a
shame that the rest of the display-oriented performance falls behind,
notably the narrow viewing angle and the awkwardness of its menu system.
Details
Video:1280x720 pixels, 24fps (Motion JPEG)
Sample Photos:Panasonic Lumix FS37 review sample images gallery
White Balance:Auto, daylight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, white set
Memory Card:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Sensor:1/2.33-type CCD sensor, 16.5MP total, 16.1MP effective
LCD:3in TFT LCD, 230,000 dots
Other:Approx 70MB internal memory
Metering System:Intelligent Multiple
Exposure Modes:Intelligent Auto, Normal, 28 Scene
Connectivity:USB 2.0
Flash Modes:On, off, auto, auto/red-eye, slow sync/red-eye
Weight:Approx. 159g (including battery and memory card)
Power:Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied)
Lens:25-125mm f/3.3-5.9
ISO Range:Auto ISO, ISO 100-1600 (up to ISO 6400 in High Sensitivity mode)
Dimensions:99.2 x 56.5 x 27.7mm
Shutter Speeds:Approx. 8 - 1/1600 sec (up to 60 seconds in Starry Sky mode)
File Formats:JPEG, MOV