Panasonic Lumix DMC FS7

Written By Geoff Miller

The DMC FS7 incorporates an easily viewable 2.7-inch LCD for easy screening while scrutinizing shots and playing back the outcome. The Intelligent LCD capability senses the light conditions and mechanically boosts the LCD backlighting by a maximum of forty percent when shooting outdoors in intense sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations by using the pixel mixed readout method to lock in the clarity.

Though small and reasonably priced, the camera has been built to be attractive, functional and light weight. No corners were cut here to produce a quality camera that has an all metal body with the brushed metal look. The colour ranges of the body of the camera are black, pink, and silver. The small ultra compact will fit right into your pocket, where you may just have to remind yourself that it is there because it weighs just 139 g and this will include the SD card and batteries! The measurements of this camera come in at 97x54.4x21.7mm.

Designers took cues from the Lumix series and gave this camera rounded corners, an art-deco style of design, and pretty chrome details that all add up to cutting edge attractiveness to all ages of amateur photographers. You will find that the camera's control layout is very user friendly. Even though the control buttons are little, the labelling makes it easy to use and operate.

The main point to having a camera is to capture quality images and this camera provides just that. When shooting pictures with this camera you will find that the overall image quality is superb. The exposure and colour are dead on target, with excellent sharpness in all areas of the picture showing no distortion at any zoom level. The camera has an average file storage capacity and a 1 GB memory card will give you enough storage space for 200 pictures. The lens is what makes this camera different to the up-scale models that Panasonic has in this series. The 4 x zoom bears the Leica name and gives a zoom range of equal quality to the 33 to 132 mm.

This camera will spoil you; the FS series just keeps getting better. The four similar FS models also offer more than other cameras the same size. The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS7 is a good value for your money and stands up well when compared to other models or other manufacturing labels. Finding bargains and values can be done by shopping, comparing and choosing the camera that will best suit your needs.

This camera will spoil you because of the price, size, accuracy and style. Your choice of a Panasonic FS7 will be one you are going to be elated with because this camera definitely delivers what it promises. In comparison to other cameras this size and capability, this camera is a great value for the money and can definitely hold its own against all other competitors of the same capability and price range. Christmas is on the way and these little compact cameras make great gifts. Take the time to shop and compare and you will not be able to find a better value anywhere. This is a gift that will be received with many smiles and thanks when the gift recipient sees the quality pictures they get from this camera. Get ready for Christmas ahead of time and be prepared for the holidays and all the gifts that need to be given at the office, your club, or at home with the family.

Geoff Miller reviews Lumix Digital Cameras and offers his review on the latest release from Panasonic, the DMC FS7.

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