Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Is this just another typical compact point-and-shoot? Or does it have a secret weapon inside its basic imaging system? Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 review to find out.

Pros: Great image quality for vacation pics. Compact size.

Cons: Minimal manual controls, Small LCD screen, Overall lack of advanced features

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC FS5 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x wide angle lens. It is a handy, pocket size and I was very impressed by the quality of the photos I was able to produce with it. If you are in the market for a small camera that is easy to u

Pros: Ease of use - design and build quality - automatic features - overall picture quality - wide screen movies

Cons: Shutter delay could be that little bit faster

Verdict: "This is a very good little camera. It scores well for ease of use and I was very impressed by picture quality. If you are looking for a small camera that can produce sharp, bright photos with plenty of colour then take a good look at the DMC FS5."

Review summary: If you stick with it, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 is a surprisingly reliable and endlessly flexible compact camera. You'll find this point-and-shoot has plenty of options in playback mode, plus loads of features and Panasonic's excellent Mega OIS image st

Pros: Strong pictures; full-resolution burst mode; handy shooting menu; extensive flexibility

Cons: No manual control; less than glamorous styling

Verdict: 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-sho

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix FS5 features a 2.5 inch LCD with 230,000 pixels, 50 megabytes of internal memory and comes with Intelligent ISO, intelligent scene selector, quick