Panasonic Lumix FS4 Digital Camera

An ideal gift for the family or the traveller, the 8.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS4 Digital Camera packages a 4x optical zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD screen into its slim, compact body. Complete with intelligent scene selector, face detection and red eye reduction. Perfect for the budding photographer or anyone who wants to cherish those special memories.

The DMC-FS4 incorporates an easy-to-see, large, 2.5-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations.

In Photo Frame mode, you can compose your shot while displaying one of the frames registered in the camera. This is a quick, easy way to produce photos with attractive borders.

Just aim and shoot and the smart Panasonic DMC-FS4 Digital Camera does all the rest automatically activating three detection and correction functions with its Intelligent Auto feature. These include Intelligent ISO Control which helps prevent motion blur when the subject won't stay still, Intelligent Scene Selector, which selects the optimal scene mode for the situation. Face Detection technology helps deliver clear portraits making all your photos look professional and the precious moments to be cherished for a lifetime.

Auto Scene Mode

In Auto Scene Mode, the camera senses the ambient conditions and automatically selects either Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. Two detection functions are also activated simultaneously in Auto Scene Mode; Face Detection AF/AE detects faces in the frame, and Intelligent ISO Control detects subject movement. With the Auto Scene Mode doing all the complicated work for you, you'll find photography easier than ever to enjoy.

Superb 4x Optical Zoom Lens with f/2.8 Brightness

The 8.1-megapixel resolution DMC-FS4 packages a superb f/2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens with 4x optical zoom (35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm) into a compact body. The bright f/2.8 lens allows you to capture beautiful pictures in low conditions, and helps to prevent image blurring due to hand shakes. The 4x optical zoom lets you capture distant subjects without degrading image quality.

Panasonic FS4 Digital Camera

Long Battery Life - 410 Images

With the long battery life of DMC-FS4, you no longer need to worry about your camera running dry during shooting. The DMC-FS4 can deliver 410 images per battery charge, easily fulfilling your needs for a full day of shooting.

High-resolution Intelligent LCD

The DMC-FS4’s 2.5-inch LCD has a total of 230,000 dots for high resolution. It features the Intelligent LCD function. The Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness in 11 steps according to the ambient light intensity. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes approx. 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient.

Photo Frame Mode
In Photo Frame mode, you can compose your shot while displaying one of the frames registered in the camera. This is a quick, easy way to produce photos with attractive borders.

Technical Specifications for Panasonic DMC FS4

Optics

Camera Effective Pixels

8.1 Megapixels

Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter

1/2.5-inch / 8.32 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter

Aperture

F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 16 (T))

Optical Zoom

Focal Length

f=5.5-22.0mm (33-132mm in 35mm equiv.)

Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

5.1x (4:3 / 5M), 6.4x (under 3M)

Lens

LUMIX DC VARIO

6 elements in 5 groups

(3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)

Digital Zoom

( Max. 16.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )

(Max.25.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

Focusing Area

Normal: Wide 50cm - infinity

Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity

Focus Range Display

Yes

AF Assist Lamp

Yes

Focus

Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On)

AF Metering

Face / Multi (9pt) / 1pt

Shutter Speed

8-1/2000 sec

Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.

Recording

Intelligent ISO Control

Photo

Face Detection

Photo

Intelligent Scene Selector

Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro)

File Format

Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)

Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Mode Switch

[Recording] / [Playback]

Mode Button

Auto Scene Mode, Normal Picture, SCN, Motion Picture

Still Picture Scene Mode

Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait,

Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity,

Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo

Continuous Shooting Mode

Full-Resolution Image, 3.0 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode)

High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)

Unlimited consecutive shooting

2.0 frames/sec

Motion Picture Recording

[4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

[16:9] WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

Exposure

Program AE

Exposure Compensation

1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV

Backlight Compensation

Yes (automatic)

Light Metering

Intelligent Multiple

ISO Sensitivity

Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)

Aspect Ratio

4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9

Still Picture Recording

[4:3] 3264 x 2448 (8M) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ)

[3:2] 3264 x 2176 (7M) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ)

[16:9] 3264 x 1840 (6M) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)

Image Quality

Fine / Standard

White Balance

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set

(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, Highspeed Burst mode）

Quick Menu

Yes

Color Mode

Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

Composition Guide line

Yes (1 pattern)

Auto Review

1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold

Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume

No / No

Scene Mode Help Screen

Yes

Self Timer

2sec / 10sec

Playback

Playback Mode

Normal Playback, Slideshow, Favorites Playback

Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback

12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x

Calender Display / Dual-Image Playback

Yes / No

Set Favorites / Rotate Image

Yes / Yes

Playback Motion Picture

Yes (Motion JPEG)

Slideshow Mode

All Still Images / Favorites

BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)

Delete Image

Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites

DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection

Yes / Yes

Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling

Yes / No / No / No

Copy / Title Edit/ Text Stamp

Yes / Yes / Yes

PictBridge Support

Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF

Setup

OSD language

English, Chinese Traditional, Thai, Arabian, Persian

Travel Date / World Time

Yes / Yes

Others

LCD Monitor

2.5" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)

Field of View : approx. 100%

AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-Angle LCD

Built-in-Flash

Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)

Recording Media

Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)

Built-in-Memory

approx. 50MB

Microphone / Speaker

Mono / Yes

Interface

AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full speed

General

Power

ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)

AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)

Battery life (approx.)

410 pictures (CIPA Standard)

Included Software

PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0

USB Driver, QuickTime

Standard Accessories

Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case

AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable

Hand Strap, CD-ROM

Dimensions(W x H x D)

97.6 x 55.4 x 22.3 mm (3.84 x 2.18 x 0.88 in)

Weight

Approx. 112g (0.25 lb) Approx. 134g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.30 lb)