1. Features 12.1-megapixel effective recording
2. Features 5X optical zoom
3. Features 2-11/16-Inch LCD screen
4. Optical image stabilization
5. Wide-angle lens for shooting landscapes and large groups

Editorial Review :

Panasonic DMC-FH1 Digital Camera Features

The DMC-FH1 features a newly developed 28mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom f/2.8-6.9 LUMIX DC VARIO lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-140mm) into a compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet achieving exceptional optical performance.

28mm Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom Lens with f/2.8 Brightness
The DMC-FH1 features a newly developed 28mm wide-angle* 5x optical zoom f/2.8-6.9 LUMIX DC VARIO lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-140mm) into a compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet achieving exceptional optical performance.
* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

The 28mm wide-angle lens* lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.
* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

The DMC-FH1 has a 5x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-140mm) and 9.8x Extra Optical Zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 274mm)*1. Adding the Extra Optical Zoom to the 4x digital zoom*2 extends the total zooming power to a maximum of 39.2x.

MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) Shake Detection
The MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)* in the DMC-FH1 compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake. Even slight hand-shake movement is accurately detected by a sampling frequency of 4,000 times per second, and compensated to produce sharp, clear images. The Venus Engine IV controls the shifting of the blur-stopping lens with even greater precision to further increase the detection accuracy and correction effect of MEGA O

Customer Review :

Nice camera and a bargain also

I have been pleased with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. I have also purchased an 8GB SD card to use with it so I would not run out of storage space in a normal day of vacationing. It is a little larger in size than my Canon Power Shot SD1100 IS but it will still fit in your jeans pocket so you don't have to carry around a camera bag. The view screen is about as large as would fit on the camera. Because it is a 12mb camera, you can do a lot of cropping and still end up with a printable picture. The best thing I can say about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 is that I would buy it again for myself and recommend to my friends. The Amazon's price is right on this camera.


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1. 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. 4x MEGA optical image-stabilized zoom; F2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens
3. Intelligent Auto (iA) mode
4. 2.7-inch LCD screen
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

1. 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens: The DMC-FH1 is equipped with an impressive 5x wide angle zoom lens (28-140mm in the 35mm format). The 28mm wide angle capability lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive landscapes from a wide, dynamic perspective.
2. Intelligent Auto Exposure (iA): Taking great photos should be as simple as point-and-shoot. Combining face detection autofocus, AF tracking for moving subjects, image stabilization, scene mode selection and auto ISO selection, the DMC-FH1 delivers consistently beautiful photographs.
3. MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.): The LUMIX DMC-FH1 is equipped with Panasonic's industry-leading MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) that automatically detects and corrects for camera shake.
4. High Speed AF: Autofocus with the DMC-FH1 has been updated with improved performance for tracking action subjects.
5. 40MB of Internal Memory: With 40MB of built-in memory, the DMC-FH1 has ample space for storing and sharing your favorite photos. Share holiday photos, vacation snaps and other treasured memories without sacrificing space on your memory card.

Editorial Review :

Panasonic DMC-FH1 Digital Camera Features

The DMC-FH1 features a newly developed 28mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom f/2.8-6.9 LUMIX DC VARIO lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-140mm) into a compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet achieving exceptional optical performance.

28mm Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom Lens with f/2.8 Brightness
The DMC-FH1 features a newly developed 28mm wide-angle* 5x optical zoom f/2.8-6.9 LUMIX DC VARIO lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-140mm) into a compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet achieving exceptional optical performance.
* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

The 28mm wide-angle lens* lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.
* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

The DMC-FH1 has a 5x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-140mm) and 9.8x Extra Optical Zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 274mm)*1. Adding the Extra Optical Zoom to the 4x digital zoom*2 extends the total zooming power to a maximum of 39.2x.

MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) Shake Detection
The MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)* in the DMC-FH1 compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake. Even slight hand-shake movement is accurately detected by a sampling frequency of 4,000 times per second, and compensated to produce sharp, clear images. The Venus Engine IV controls the shifting of the blur-stopping lens with even greater precision to further increase the detection accuracy and correction effect of MEGA O

Customer Review :

Not a perfect handbag camera

I purchased this camera for my wife to keep in her handbag. The size is great for that, and she loved the pink color. However, the on/off switch is too easily moved and so the camera is always turning on in her bag. The main problem is that it extends the lens and opens the built-in lens cover. So then the exposed lens is hitting against other things in her bag and getting filled with lint.

I'm not impressed with the low light capability and the flash is pretty weak, but it is by far the smallest camera I've owned. I've not compared to other cameras of the same size.



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1. 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, and dustproof
3. Records AVCHD Lite HD video
4. 4.6x MEGA image-stabilized optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle Lumix lens
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Panasonic DMC-TS1D Digital Camera Features

Waterproof, Shockproof And Dustproof
The camera body is waterproof to 10 ft. It's dustproof too, so you don't have to worry about dust or sand getting inside. It has passed drop tests at a height of 5 ft. This is one tough little camera that you can take wherever the action takes you.

AVCHD Lite lets you shoot beautiful HD motion images for a longer time
The TS1 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution while zooming in and out. It uses the AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/H.264), which achieves higher image quality and stores less data than the conventional Motion JPEG.

iA mode, for beautiful photos and movies automatically
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does the rest, automatically activating seven detection and correction functions. These include MEGA O.I.S., which helps prevent blurring due to shaky hands, and Face Recognition, which finds familiar faces in a group of people and captures them in clear focus and with proper exposure.*

* Turn Face Recognition item ON and resister the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu in advance.

28mm wide-angle LUMIX Lens with 4.6x optical zoom
A retracting lens with folding optics is used in this 4.6x zoom lens system, which lets you take shots from 28mm wide angle to 128mm telephoto. This gives you the flexibility for virtually any shooting situation even underwater, where your movement is restricted and the angle of view becomes especially important for composing your picture.

Customer Review :

Best possible camera for that price

It is a great camera. The underwater performance is great. I used for a shooting a video about rivers and combining the underwater videos with a Canon's 7D footage was seamless. The quality of the lenses is really good.

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A Great Camera if you can hang on to it!!

I purchased my Lumix DMC-TS1 in January 2010 to use when we go fishing. I wanted a camera that not only could take digital pictures, but one that was waterproof. I used the camera successfully for 5 months until it was stolen on our fishing trip last week in Northern Michigan. I am still upset that someone would take or find something that is not theirs. They got a great camera!
I liked how easy it was to use and the quality of the pictures. I never had a chance to use it underwater or take video.

I just ordered another Lumix replacement, but upgraded to the DMC-TS2. We shall see how well this camera works.

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Not waterproof under 10 meters. Not waterproof under 10 feet.

I bought this camera after losing my last Lumix to a leaky bottle of water in my backpack, specifically because it was waterproof. I took it in a pool yesterday in less than 10 feet of water and water leaked into the compartment that houses the battery and memory card. It is ruined. I am finished buying Panasonic Lumix cameras.

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Lumix Fun Camera

Most fun I've ever had with a camera - playing in and below the surf and no worries of water on the camera. Nice video, good picture quality.

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Leaked and dead

Owned for 2 months - survived a trip to Mexico, in the ocean and pools, no problem, but the next time I used it in water (in a 3 foot deep pool), it leaked, - camera suddenly turned off and I saw fog on the inside of the lens. After drying, I checked the seal, opened the battery compartment, water drops everywhere.

I had a 10megapixel Olympus, which I took down to 50 feet while diving, never had an issue with leakage. Panasonic did not get it right with this one, with their seals.

Going to contact the manufacturer, see what they say on a return...such a pain in the neck, even if they do come through on a replacement.

My suggestion, if you want a waterproof camera, is buy an Olympus.

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More reviews...

1. Optical Zoom 4x; Extra Optical Zoom 4.9x (4 - 3 / 8M), 6.3x (4 - 3 / 5M), 7.8x
2. Optical Image Stabilizer-2 MEGA O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) Photo and Movie modes
3. Focus Range Display / AF Metering / Focus - Normal / Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF (Always On) / AF Assist Lamp
4. ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
5. White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform

Editorial Review :

Panasonic DMC-FP1 Digital Camera Features

Futuristic, Flat Design with Folded Optics Technology The flat body and compact size of the DMC- FP1 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC- FP1 also brings a wide range of colors to the series. Choose from 8 colors. The new lens cover both protects the lens from scratches or dusts and serves as the camera's power switch, making it fast and easy to slip the camera out of a pocket or a bag and turn on the power.

A Colorful, New, 12. 1 Megapixel, Ultra-slim Compact Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and iA Mode
Futuristic, Flat Design with Folded Optics Technology The flat body and compact size of the DMC- FP1 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC- FP1 also brings a wide range of colors to the series. Choose from 8 colors. The new lens cover both protects the lens from scratches or dusts and serves as the camera's power switch, making it fast and easy to slip the camera out of a pocket or a bag and turn on the power.

4x Optical Zoom / Up to 7.8x Extra Optical Zoom
The DMC-FP1 has a 4x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 35-140mm) and 7.8x Extra Optical Zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 273mm).

Sonic Speed AF
The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-FP1 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.33 second for auto focusing*. It includes numerous re-engineering enhancements, including a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance. You can quickly get moving subjects in focus, such as when you're shooting sports scenes. * Using the 1-area AF, at the wide-end.

HD Movie Recording (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG Format)
The DMC-FP1 can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light

Customer Review :

Overrated

"A leading consumer magazine" rated this camera quite highly recently. I'm not sure why.

Pictures in low light are grainy. Ones in bright light aren't very sharp. Shutter response is decently fast.

It is small and inexpensive, so there's that. My wife will carry it with her and get pictures that she would have otherwise missed, so that's a good thing. If these things aren't the primary characteristics you're looking for in a point-and-shoot camera, then I'd keep looking.

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Finally I'm satisfied

I had a Konica Minolta Dimage X60 for the longest time and wanted a replacement now, my old camera was 5 years old and became slower and slower.

I tried 3 other cameras (Samsung, Nikon and Olympus) but had to send them back.... but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 (I didn't want the FP-3, I don't like touchscreens) is beyond my expectations.

The battery life is outstanding, I love that you don't have the lens coming out while zooming (was used to the inside lens from the Konica), the colors are really natural, the screen is crystal clear, the operation is so easy, the camera is very light and compact.... what else can I say :)
I'm finally satisfied!!!!

Oh there is one small con.... the camera takes HD videos (my old camera only took VGA) but you have to zoom in or focus before you start recording... after you hit the recording button you can't zoom in anymore. However the quality of the video is awesome!!

4 stars from me... I'm really happy... if I could zoom in while taking a video I would give the camera 5 stars. However I did some research and not many cameras can zoom in while taking HD videos, so all good ;)

Battery life and picture quality is what matters most to me!!!







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This camera is pink!

This is not a review of the functionality of the camera itself, as I didn't even turn it on. When I opened the box I quickly realized that it's on the pink side and not a deep red as the photo appears. If you are a man looking for a red camera, steer clear from this one, it's for the ladies.

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