1. 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. 5x MEGA optical image-stabilized zoom; 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens
3. Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Detection
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Capture the beauty of everyday moments. A simple, stylish way to enjoy time with the family.iA Mode for One-Touch BeautyPress the iA button, aim, and shoot. With the FS25, taking great photos is that easy. iA Mode activates six detection and correction functions - including Tracking AF, which locks on and follows your subject - so you get beautiful, clear shots.LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 5x optical zoomThe 29mm wide-angle lens captures a wider area than a standard 35mm lens. Add the superior rendering performance of the Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom power, and a Zoom Macro* function that lets you get within 0.03 ft (1cm) of your subject, and the FS25 is fully equipped to capture a wide variety of beautiful, expressive shots. *In 3M (4:3) or below recording.Large, easy-to-see Intelligent 3.0-inch LCDThe high-resolution, 230,000-dot LCD makes it easier to frame the shot before you shoot and check the results after you shoot. It also makes it more fun to view your photos with family and friends.

Customer Review :

DMC-FS25

I don't recommend buying this camera. If you are going to take photos of stationary objects, at close range outdoors, on a bright cloudless day, you will find the images very acceptable, using either the "IntelligentAuto" function or "Normal Photo" setting and 1-Area focusing. Daylight indoor photos are blurry and noisy using 11-area focusing, unless you force the built in flash. Stick to the 1-area focusing setting in "Normal Picture" mode for the best pictures both indoors and outside. The "AF Tracking" focus mode is way too slow, yielding blurry/noisy photos of moving objects indoors. The newer cameras have addressed this weakness with faster AF...now I know why! Many of these new compact cameras have too many un-necessary functions and settings, like 11-area focusing and face detection, which only tend to confuse the average user and ruin images, especially if one is pressed for time. The LCD and battery life are big pluses. I don't use the camera for video, so can't comment. By the way, both my ancient Panasonic DMC-FZ20 5MP and 8MP Canon A720IS take photos of superior quality to this 12MP camera. I will be retiring this camera to either my car glove compartment or the kitchen junk drawer.

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Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera

Ease of operation, size of picture preview, physical dimensions, quality of pictures, structural integrity, were the important features that I was looking for. This camera has them. And the price was right. And so far I have not been dissapointed re my decision.

H Finley Downes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F525

I like this brand. It's thinner than my last one which was only a 6 mp. Easy to use.

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Not a satisfied customer

I've had my camera exactly a month. Nothing was wrong with it until the today when the zoom kept going out of focus and then a screen telling me to turn the camera off then back on. I did this and it finally said zoom error. It won't work at all now and the 30 days return was up on that day.

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Camara was sold as NEW but box had been opened and NO manual

I gave this camera 3 stars for the plain fact that the box had been opened and there was no manual in the box. When you pay for a new product is it too much to ask that you recieve an un-opened box. The camera itself is what I wanted, a simple point and shoot that takes decent pictures in most situations.

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1. 8.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
2. 5x wide-angle optical zoom; Mega Optical Image Stabilized
3. 2.5-inch Intelligent LCD screen; Face Detection
4. Intelligent ISO; Intelligent Scene Selector
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

With both a 32mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and a 5x zoom, this is one camera that does it all. You can fit more in the photo than you can with a 35mm lens, so you can get more of a sweeping landscape in a single shot. The 5x zoom is great for capturing dramatic shots of small or distant subjects. There's also an Extra Optical Zoom function that boosts zoom power to 8.9x in 3-megapixel resolution mode. Simply set the Lz8 to iA mode and let the camera do the rest. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The brightness and contrast of the large 2.5" diagonal LCD adjust automatically in 10 steps as ambient light conditions change, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors. f=5.2-26mm (35mm Equiv. - 32-160mm) Focal Length 2.5 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO - Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Flash, Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 260 Shots (Oxide Batteries) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.33 lbs

Customer Review :

A toy camera

Bought this camera for christmas and it worked reasonably well. But it takes a long time between shots, the picture quality is not a good as my older 3mp panasonic, and this camera feels cheaply built. It is way too light. After 5 months an error message message appeared when you turned it on, I figured out is was because the lens was not extending fully. With some pulling and wiggling I got it to work again. Now it won't work at all. Seems to be mfg'ed completely of plastic...a toy.

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A great little camera

Although this camera is somewhat dated, I decided to get it on the strength of previous reviews. It takes great pictures and a plus for me is the ergodynamics which allow me to hold it firmly in spite of having rather large hands. It fires up pretty quickly and the LCD is clear, even on a bright day. It has a nice range of options and the different settings are quickly adjusted. The macro setting is very sharp
I am very happy with it and have already published several pictures.

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camera

This is an excellent camera for the average person.Set to auto and take clean,clear,crisp photos. I love the zoom you can really bring things close.

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Over priced camera

There is nothing wrong with the camera. The product was way over priced by about $4I don't think I will use your service again.
A unhappy person.

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bad choice

This is honestly the worst camera I have ever owned, which is surprising since the higher-end Lumix cameras are really nice. It cannot focus. It takes up to 10 seconds to recycle to shoot another image--even on full battery life. Spend the money to get a better version (the DMC-TZ25 is great, but I dropped mine on concrete and tried to replace it with this inferior camera when I should've spent the money to have the other one repaired.)

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1. 10-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
2. 4x wide-angle optical zoom; Mega Optical Image Stabilized
3. 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD; Face Detection
4. Intelligent ISO; Intelligent Scene Selector
5. 50 MB built-in memory; captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Simply set the 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 30mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with 4x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position. This quick zooming lets you catch even fleeting opportunities. The brightness and contrast of the large 3.0" diagonal LCD adjust automatically in 10 steps as ambient light conditions change, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors. f=5.2-20.8mm (35mm Equiv. - 30-120mm) Focal Length 3.0 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO - Wide 10cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 310 pictures (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.319 lbs

Customer Review :

Nice camera

Bought this for my daughter and she absolutely loves this thing! Takes beautiful pictures, very sharp & clear. Would definitely buy all over again. Worth the money...

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DisPlay Disfunction

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20K 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
This camera worked great!!!!..........for about 3 months. The display crapped out, and I had read about this problem in other reviews and choose to ignore them. Should have played smarter

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Love this camera!

This camera is everything I had hoped for and more. I'm still exploring all the features, but am very pleased. The joystick makes it easy to navigate and use, and I love the sliding on/off switch.

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Awsome Pic.Quality

The flash flashes twice before actually taking the picture, other then that-if that doesn't bother you, this is the best camera (I've owned) yet (I've had my share). The rechargeable battery is the best thing ever. My profile pic. was taken with this camera, its great. The service was fast and price reasonable, Would reccomend and buy from again!

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wrong camera color

The camera works, but I got the wrong color.
They also charged me for the more expensive camera.

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1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP HD Digital Camera (Black) Brand New USA w/Supplied Manufacturer Accessories
2. 8GB SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card + USB Card Reader
3. Mini HDMI to Standard HDMI 6 Foot Cable
4. Padded Carrying Case w/Strap + Memory Card Wallet
5. Flexible Mini Table Top Tripod + Pack of LCD Screen Protectors + Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit

Editorial Review :

This Kit Includes:
1- Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP HD Digital Camera (Black) Brand New USA w/Supplied Manufacturer Accessories
1- 8GB SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card (Dont Miss a Memory!)
1- USB SD Memory Card Reader (Download Images Quicker!)
1- Mini HDMI to Standard HDMI 6 Foot Cable (Enhance Your HD Experience!)
1- Padded Carrying Case w/Strap (Protect Your Investment!)
1- Memory Card Wallet (Stay Organized!)
1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors (Protect from Dust & Scratches!)
1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit
1- Mini Table Top Tripod
More about this camera:
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 delivers AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, 25mm ultra wide-angle and powerful 12x optical zoom lens in a compact body to cover virtually any shooting situations. This 12.1-megapixel powerhouse performer ZS7 further advanced to comprehend attractive features including the Intelligent Resolution technology as well as the built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) unit and manual exposure. An abundance of functions for both photo and movie recording are organized in the well-considered operational command including an independent movie recording button achieving smooth, easy operation in both recording modes.

Supplied Manufacturer Accessories in addition to mentioned above:
Lithium-ion Battery, Battery Charger, Wrist Strap, USB Cable, A/V Cable, Software CD-ROM, 1 Year USA Warranty.

Customer Review :

Lumix DMCZS7

I was a professional photographer for 40 years, and now retired. i knew i wanted this product and i read the reviews on amazon, and bought it. i am very happy with this camera and i bought an extra battery from amazon as well. the camera really uses up the battery in gps mode so i keep this turned off. still it drains the battery, but not as much.

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1. 10-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
2. 5x wide-angle optical zoom; Mega Optical Image Stabilized
3. 2.5-inch Intelligent LCD screen; Face Detection
4. Intelligent ISO; Intelligent Scene Selector
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

With both a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and a 5x zoom, this is one camera that does it all. You can fit more in the photo than you can with a 35mm lens, so you can get more of a sweeping landscape in a single shot. The 5x zoom is great for capturing dramatic shots of small or distant subjects. There's also an Extra Optical Zoom function that boosts zoom power to 8.9x in 3-megapixel resolution mode.The DMC-LZ10 Lumix digital camera gives you a choice of four exposure modes: Program AE (P), Aperture Priority AE (A), Shutter Priority AE (S) and Manual (M). This gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to capture more expressive shots. You can also fine tune the settings in the Scenery, Portrait, Sports and Night Portrait scene modes on the mode dial to better suit the shooting conditions. This makes it easier to capture the exact image you have in mind.Simply set the LZ10 to iA mode and let the camera do the rest. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings.You can easily change settings such as auto focus, light metering, white balance, ISO sensitivity, image size, image quality and so on. There's no need to switch to the menu screen.The brightness and contrast of the large 2.5" diagonal LCD adjust automatically in 10 steps as ambient light conditions change, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors.

Customer Review :

easy to use and takes quality photos

this was purchased for my college daughter and she loves it! Easy to use and takes quality photos

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Great Camera...

This is a great camera, the quality of picture is excellent, all the features are amazing...
The IA mode is very good, the scenes mode is the best, you can choice from many differents modes according to the picture you want... The optical zoom and the extended zoom are very nice, the antishake system works very well, the quality of video is very good, everything is perfect... You don't need to be an expert to take good pictures... The LZ10 makes everything for you...

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Excellent point and shoot and much more!!!!

This is and excellent camera. The Leica lens is a star performer for sure. Ease of point and shoot and much more for the more experienced or inspired photographer.
Despite what the manual reccomends, Lithium batteries are the best option for this camera.

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Beware Panasonic's Repair/Replacement Process

Seven months after purchasing and receiving a Lumix DMC LZ-10S I still have not received a camera that works. I have received two defective replacement cameras. I have wasted hours talking to Panasonic technical support and shipping defective cameras to them for repair/replacement. I have traveled on vacation only to discover that my replacement camera doesn't work. I have even been told that I might have to accept a replacement camera - the third one I've received so far - that is a different model, with different features, from the one I bought seven month ago. Panasonic does not offer refunds. I am exhausted.

I purchased a Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ-10S in August 2009. The camera worked the first couple of times I used it, but then the lens would no longer focus, it would retract and the screen would go blank. I spoke to Panasonic technical support, who had me return the camera for repair/replacement. I was then sent a refurbished camera whose lens cover would not open. I returned that camera and was again sent a refurbished camera. This camera had the same problems that the first camera had.

When I spoke to technical support I was told that I should ship the camera in and that a note was being included with my case saying that a supervisor should contact me concerning a refund. After three defective cameras that seemed appropriate. Instead, after returning the camera Panasonic sent a different model camera (DMC-FS15S)to me - a camera that did not take AA batteries, which was one of the primary reasons I purchased the LZ-10S. I contacted Panasonic again about why I had never been contacted by a supervisor and was told that Panasonic policy was to not give refunds and that the women I had spoken to previously had not left a note for a supervisor to contact me.

I was also told that Panasonic may or may not exchange the FS15S they sent me for a camera that takes AA batteries - under the terms of the warranty they are not required to replace a defective camera with the same model. I will hear from them in the next couple of days. Panasonic products may be good or bad, but their repair/replacement policies and service are something to consider before buying a product from them.

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Panasonic Lumix Quality

This is the 2nd Panasonic Lumix I have bought. I bought this compact for my wife based on the quality and value of the Panasonic Lumix brand cameras.I have owned the Panasonic Lumix DMZ-F27 for 3 years and really appreciate the ease and quality. My wife is still working on using her Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10K and really likes what the camera has to offer!

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