Typical price: £170
What is it: 10-megapixel compact with wideangle lens
What we think: The more time we spent with this flexible, friendly point-and-shoot, the more we loved it
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 March 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5, resolution, exposure compensation, lens ring
We like:
Strong pictures; full-resolution burst mode; handy shooting menu; extensive flexibility
We don't like:
No manual control; less than glamorous styling
CNET UK judgement:
A slow burner of a camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5's wide-angle lens caught our eye, despite some pedestrian styling. The more we used it, the more we fell in love with it as we uncovered yet more flexible options, making this accessible point-and-shoot another quiet triumph for Panasonic
Full review:
In an increasingly packed compact camera market, some of the most exciting snappers have been coming from manufacturers perhaps not traditionally considered as photographic innovators. Casio and Samsung are producing consistently interesting cameras, and Panasonic's Lumix range is always worth a look. Continue Reading...
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