The Panasonic FS12 has a 12.7 megapixel, 1/2.33 " (6.13 x 4.60 mm, 0.28 cm²) CCD imaging sensor with a pixel density of 43 MP/cm². The ISO speed of the camera is same as the FS15. It ranges from 80 – 1600 in normal mode and 1600 – 6400 with boost. There is also an auto ISO mode in the Panasonic FS12. The zoom is 29mm wide which is more than the other cameras in the same range. The digital zoom is 4x and optical zoom is 5x. The camera features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens which is very good.

The Panasonic FS12 is equipped with a TTL Auto Focus which is absent in the other cameras in the series. The camera also has an optical image stabilization mode which reduces blur in the images. This much required feature is absent in the other FS series cameras like FS42. There is 4 positions plus manual White balance. The aperture range is F3.3 – F5.9. The Shutter speed is 1 / 2000 – 60 sec. There is an inbuilt flash which has different options like Auto, Red – eye reduction, Forced On and Forced Off. There are also intelligent multiple metering modes.

The Panasonic camera also records movies in a similar way they are recorded in the other FS cameras. The camera also has a self – timer with a standard delay of 2 or 10 sec. The Panasonic FS12 supports an SD, MMC as well as SDHC memory cards for expansion. The built – in memory is of a mere 50 MB within which you can store around 70 pictures.

The Viewfinder of the camera is the LCD screen which has a coverage area of 100%. The LCS is a 2.7 inch screen with a resolution of 230000 pixels. There is a superfast 2.0 USB interface on the camera with which you can transfer the images on the camera and the memory card to the computer.

The Dimensions of the camera are 97 x 54 x 22 mm (3.8 x 2.1 x 0.9 in) and the weight of the camera is 136 gm. The camera is a bit heavier than the other cameras. There are other features like Face Detection and AF track in the camera which are absent in the other ones. The Panasonic FS12 is available at a market price of Rs.10500. The camera is an extremely good option and the camera is priced reasonably well. The features are also good for a beginner. The Panasonic FS12 is a good buy.

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The Panasonic FS4 it equipped with 8.1 megapixels and 4x optical zoom and provides stunning photographs that makes it simple and easy to use digital camera for the beginner photographer. It also has a Lumix DC Vario lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The PANASONIC FS4 can shoot up to 410 images per battery charge and have a long lasting battery life. The 2.5inch LCD has a high resolution capable of reproducing 230,000 dots and the Auto Power LCD function is controlled intelligently through 11 steps according to the intensity of ambient light. Panasonic FS4 keeping in mind the requirements of the beginners has a special feature of Auto Scene Mode where the camera senses the ambient light and automatically selects the best setting from among a wide range of scene modes including Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait, and Night Scenery.

Panasonic FS4 has face detection technology to perfectly focus on human faces which makes it a user friendly camera. The maximum shutter speed of this camera is 1/2000 sec and minimum is 60 sec. all the data and images in this camera are stored in Flash Memory Multimedia Card and SD Memory Card and it has an integrated memory of 50 MB. It has various flash modes such as Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode and Red-eye reduction and has an effective Flash Range from 1 ft to 21 ft. It also has a feature of self timer ranging from 2sec-10sec.

This camera has a special feature of Intelligent Auto mode through which you can automatically activate four detection and correction functions when the button is pressed and it also prevents blurring of images due to shaking of hands. The FS4 can record WVGA motion pictures at 30 frames per second along with the standard VGA. This camera is only available in black color and produces images of high quality at a very low cost.

Panasonic FS4 with all its features and specifications seems to be a boon to all the amateurs who would like pursue their career in photography. All the various features and the cost make Panasonic FS4 a camera one of the best and has been a successful camera in the market.

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The Panasonic DMC FS 42 has a 1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²) CCS type imaging sensor with a pixel density of 41 MP/cm². The image ratio is 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The ISO speed of the camera is 40 – 6400. The camera has great results when it is in good sunlight and it also delivers good results even in damp lights thanks to a higher ISO speed. The camera has a 4x Digital zoom. The zoom is 34mm wide and 132mm tele.

The camera does not have a much required feature of optical image stabilization which is present in the FS62. The images are blurred sometimes due to the shaking of the hands and the absence of image stabilization. The normal focus range of the camera is 50 cm. The shutter speed is 6sec – 1/2000 sec. There is a built in flash. The range of the flash is 6.3m. There are different modes like Auto, Off, Red – eye reduction and slow sync. There is -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps exposure metering in the camera.

The camera also records movies at a resolution of Yes, 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) and 320 x 240 (30 fps). There is a self timer also present. The self timer delays images by 2 – 10 seconds. The storage memory is 50 MB inbuilt memory and expandable slot for inserting SD / SDHC cards of capacity up to 64 GB. There are different quality levels like fine and standard. The viewfinder of the camera is its 2.5 inch LCD screen which has coverage of 100% and the resolution is 230000.

There is a HI-Speed 2.0 USB PORT (480Mbit/sec). This will allow you to transfer the images from your camera to the computer. After transferring the images you can delete all the images in a single press from the camera itself. There is a lithium Ion battery which powers the camera. Details about the capacity of the battery are not present. The charger is provided with the camera itself.

The Dimensions of the camera are 98 x 55 x 22 mm (3.9 x 2.2 x 0.9 in). The camera weighs 132 gm approx which is equal to 4.7 oz. The price of the Panasonic FS42 is Rs.6500 approx. The camera is an extremely cheap at this price considering the features that it has.

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The Panasonic FS 15 has a CCD imaging sensor, the size of which is 1/2.33 " (6.13 x 4.60 mm, 0.28 cm²) with 12.7 million total pixels. The Pixel Density is 43 MP/cm². The camera has a 5x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom. The lens has an image stabilization feature thus the images are more stable and clear. The zoom range is 31 mm Wide and 124mm Tele. The ISO Sensitivity of the camera is 40 – 1600 and it is 1600 – 6400 without boost. The camera processor due to a low ISO delivers satisfactory results.

The much needed Auto Focus option is also absent in the camera. The manual focus range is 50 cm. The Macro focus range is 5cm. There are 6 white balance override positions. The aperture range is F2.8 – F5.9. The minimum shutter speed is 60 sec and the maximum shutter speed is 1 / 2000 sec. There is a built in flash the range of which is 6.3m. No external flash can be attached to the camera.

The camera besides capturing stills also shoots movies. The movies are shot at three different resolutions. They are 840 x 480, 640 x 480 and 320 x 240. The recording speed for all the resolutions is the same. It is 30 frames per second. There is also an orientation sensor in the camera. The self timer is also present in the Panasonic FS15. The in – built memory of the Panasonic FS15 is 50 MB. The camera’s memory can be expanded by inserting SD or SDHC memory cards into the memory card slot provided in the camera. The cards up to a storage capacity of 32GB are compatible with the camera.

There is no viewfinder in the camera. The LCD screen on the back acts as the viewfinder. The LCD screen is a 2.7 inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 230000 pixels. The screen is large compared to the other FS series cameras and also the resolution is high. To increase connectivity, a 2.0 USB port has been provided on the camera. The battery that powers the camera is a Lithium-Ion NP-20 battery. The battery is the same that is used by FS42 and FS62.

The Dimensions of the camera are 97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 0.9 in) and the camera weighs 130 gm approx. The camera is priced at Rs.8000/-. The Panasonic FS15 is not the best in the market but it is a realty good option and the camera has a good value for its money.

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