| Design | 3/5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | 2.9/5 |
| Menus & Buttons | 3/5 |
| Features | 2.9/5 |
| Image quality | 3.3/5 |
| Sensor | 2.9/5 |
| Lens | 2.7/5 |
| Transfer & Storage | 3/5 |
| Accessories | 3/5 |
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Pros:
Great image quality for vacation pics. Compact size. |
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Cons:
Minimal manual controls, Small LCD screen, Overall lack of advanced features |
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| On paper, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 appears to be just like most of its peers. It has a average-sized 10MP imager, minimal external controls and a cavalcade of Scene modes. A 30mm wide lens, 2.5 LCD screen and 4x optical zoom round out its ordinary design and structure. With minimal manual controls, just what exactly does this camera have to offer? The answer is exceptional imaging for its class, as the camera churned out some of the best images we've seen in some of the scenarios we tested it in. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5's performance could be attributed to the way it handles auto adjustments, but with such minimal noise, fine detail and spot-on color reproduction, it's difficult to tell. At lower light levels, and when higher sensitivity is needed, the camera starts to look more like other shooters in its class. But for vacation pics in a sunny spot, this camera will get the job done nicely. |
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