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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

12.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (381)
    8.7 8.7 from 381 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    7.7 7.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (10)
    8.5 8.5 from 10 reviewers
  • Features (23)
    7.9 7.9 from 23 reviewers
  • Ease of use (19)
    8.6 8.6 from 19 reviewers
  • Performance (6)
    8.0 8.0 from 6 reviewers
  • Picture quality (18)
    8.3 8.3 from 18 reviewers
  • Reliability (7)
    8.7 8.7 from 7 reviewers
  • Overall quality (9)
    8.3 8.3 from 9 reviewers
  • Display (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Video quality (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (2)
    9.8 9.8 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    8 May 2009

    Panasonic's sporty subcompact allows amateurs to take great shots on the cheap. Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FS15 is a very good mid-priced point-and-shoot camera that’s particularly strong at taking close-ups. Read more

    • 12-megapixel image sensor; wide-angle lens; easy-to-read LCD; great picture quality
    • Limited manual adjustments; no HD video; objectionable noise at ISO 1600 and higher

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    11 May 2009

    Trim and compact, the Panasonic FS15 offers intelligent automatic shooting and a good-quality, 5x Leica lens to balance its 12-megapixel sensor. Read more

    • Small, solid build, Handsome design, 29-145mm zoom range, Intelligent Auto mode is quick to pick a suitable exposure mode, Optical image stabilization works very well, Face detection, Controls are slightly cramped, Intelli...
    • Zoom is a little slow to respond, Auto white balance doesn't handle Tungsten as well as it could, Some corners are soft, Slow autofocus results in long shutter lag times, Cycle time is also slow, taking 3.25 seconds betwee...

  3. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.6/10
    11 May 2009

    The Panasonic FS15 is one of the smaller compact in the FS series, but does it still pack the punch of its larger siblings? Read more

    • Good image quality, affordable price
    • Body lacks a quality finish, 2.7in LCD could be better

  4. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    19 October 2009

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 is a well-appointed snapshot camera for the money with the mixed performance and photo quality typical of its class. Read more

    • Very good design, features for its price; dedicated Intelligent Auto button; wide-angle 5x zoom lens.
    • Mixed photo quality, performance.

  5. reviewexplorer.com

    24 August 2011

    I do have issues with the photo quality from the Panasonic Lumix FS15 – particularly if you want to blow them up beyond a standard size – but at such a low price this doesn’t make it a bad camera. Read more

  6. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    7 December 2009

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 is a well-appointed snapshot camera for the money, but it has the mixed performance and photo quality that are typical of cameras in its class Read more

    • Very good design and features for the price, Dedicated 'intelligent auto' mode button, Wideangle 5x zoom lens
    • Mixed photo quality, Fairly sluggish performance

  7. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    7.0/10
    22 June 2009

    The Panasonic also has a few other fun functions such as a choice of tunes to listen to when watching slideshows in Playback mode. Read more

    • Quick start up, Pocket sized, Great features for the price, Stylish, Vibrant images
    • No mode dial, Focusing and shutter lag, Delay when firing flash, High noise levels at high ISO, Small buttons

  8. Digital Photography School

    Digital Photography School
    15 June 2009

    The Panasonic DMC-FS15 is a 12.1 megapixel compact camera with a 5x optical zoom and 2.7 inch LCD display. The lens is image stabilized and at its widest focal length is the equivalent of 29mm. Read more

  9. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    22 June 2009

    The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS15 is a 12-megapixel digital camera that packs a 5x zoom lens and good optical image stabilisation into a thin, well-built body. Read more

    • Good Intelligent Auto setting, wide-angle 5x zoom lens, great macro mode
    • No HD video recording, comparatively small screen

  10. Photo answers

    Photo answers
    8.0/10
    9 May 2009

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 is a new release that falls within Panasonic’s new digital Lumix range. It packs a 12.1 Megapixel sensor inside its well-proportioned body and looks extremely desirable in its brushed... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Too many Megapixels for small sensor

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: J. Capobianco, Amazon
    8 January 2011

    I got a perfect Fs-15 on Ebay for $55 I couldn,t resist.I have the fs7 which is more basic but similar. The 2.33 12mp sensor on this one is not as clean or sharp of an image as the 10mp 2.5 sensor on the fs7.Color banding is... Read more

  2. Good Inexpensive Camera

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: M1KAWL, J&R
    29 September 2009

    lots of scn settings if you're into that - but also a brilliant intellegent auto mode that will recognize what situation you're in - ie. auto macro, etc. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
    • Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light

  3. "I feel dumb, after Ibought this camera"

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: richiepr, CNET
    27 January 2010

    I feel dumb because I searched over the net for the best camera for my budget and decided for this one because of the reviews. I'm glad it is from Costco because it's going back today. Read more

    • come's with sd and case, GOOD SIZE.
    • Bad macro and in low light IT REALLY SUCKS.

  4. Great Camera UPS SUCKS!!

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Liquorhard, Newegg
    2 September 2009

    I didnt knock newegg for UPS failing to deliver. They sent it out the same day.After 3 days of calling UPS and being told my house didnt excist.I went and picked up the package myself.GPS,maps and directions are to much for... Read more

    • Sweet camera,Big Display, rechargeable Battery,Comes with usb cable
    • Didnt come with a memory card at all. Only internal.Can change to higher res pictures if your not paying attention.Even with the quality mode set to the lowest "we email hundreds of pics a day"if you hit the AI button it t...

  5. It's really small.dose it all,in a big way,Ilove it.

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: ron2698, Ebay
    31 December 2010

    Well as soon I can find a manual for it,and find out all the things it does,I can write a book on.but for now,all I can say is it sure takes nice photo's. Read more

  6. Great all-purpose camera.

    OneCall
    10/10
    Reviewer: gelo7, OneCall
    22 September 2009

    Extremely happy with the pictures, accurate colors, and low digital noise for the price. The flash is a little bit too weak sometimes, but other than that, everything else is perfect!.(Way better camera than the Fujifilm J10... Read more

    • Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality

  7. My first digital camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Frank, Amazon
    4 weeks ago

    This Lumix FS15 isn't the cheapest or the lightest little digital camera around (and it's been discontinued and superseded by even more sophisticated models), but it's just what I was looking for. Read more

  8. great for the money

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    29 December 2009

    very satisfied with the camera, it was a gift for my daughter. Nice video function as well. Major problem is the limited memory, need to get a memory card. Read more

  9. Camera reviews

    Photo answers
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: GlenGodfrey, Photo answers
    16 July 2010

    At only 0.8-inch thick, the Panasonic FS15 is definitely among the more slim consumer digital cameras currently available. The lens ranging from 29 to 145mm equivalent, the Panasonic FS15's 5x Leica lens offers good quality... Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Press the iA button on the Lumix DMC-FS15, aim and shoot. Taking great photos is that easy. IA mode activates six detection and correction functions ? MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate hand-shake, Intelligent ISO Control to detect subject movement, Face Detection AF/AE to focus on faces in the frame and remove unwanted red-eye, Intelligent Scene Selector to select the optimal scene mode automatically, Intelligent Exposure to correct the brightness l…

Specifications

  • Format
    Ultra Compact
  • Max resolution
    4000 x 3000
  • Low resolution
    4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    16:9, 4:3, 3:2
  • Effective pixels
    12.1 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    12.7 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.33 " (6.13 x 4.60 mm, 0.28 cm²)

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 January 2009

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