Product Details
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 with f2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 33mm to 100 mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.
The new DMC-FS3 feature the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system.
DMC-FS3 pursues further compactness with a 2.5-inch LCD have 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation.
Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact.
Image Sensor
Camera Effective Pixels 8.1 Mega pixels
Sensor Size 1/2.5 inch
Total Pixel 8.32 Mega Pixels
Primary Color Filter yes
Optic
Zoom Factor
Optical Zoom 3x
Extra Optical Zoom 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 5Mega, 4.8x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 4.5Mega, 4.8x for 2.5Mega 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 3.5Mega, 4.8x for 2Mega
Digital Zoom 4x ( Max. 12.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 19.1x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focal Distance f=5.5-16.5mm (35mm Equiv.: 33-100mm)
Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT / 6 elements in 5 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture Wide: F2.8 / F8 (2 steps) Tele: F5.1 / F14 (2 steps)
Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Focusing Area Normal: 50cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity
AF Metering Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-point
FourThirds System n/a
Focus/Exposure
Focus Mode Normal / Macro / Quick AF On/Off
AF Assist Lamp Yes
ISO Sensitivity Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (only in underwater mode)
Exposure Program AE
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Backlight Compensation Yes (at Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering Intelligent Multiple
Rec Mode[Mode Dial] Intelligent AUTO / Normal Picture / Motion Picture / Scene1 / Scene2
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 / Starry Sky / Fireworks / Beach / Snow / Aerial photo / Underwater
Shutter Speed 8-1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Flash System
Built-in-Flash Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced Off / (Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction only in Night Portrait/Party/Candle Light mode only)
Flash Distance 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External Flash n/a
Feature
Self Timer 2sec / 10sec
Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Color Mode Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Recording Format Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) / DPOF corresponding / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Recording Image Size Still Image: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2448 pixels, 2560 x 920pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels / 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2176 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 1840 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels,1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality Fine / Standard
Motion Picture 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
Burst Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image / 3 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode) / Max 4 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 7 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting yes
Digital Red Eye Correction n/a
Intelligent Exposure n/a
Easy Zoom yes
Zoom Resume n/a
Motion Zoom n/a
Real-time histogram n/a
Composition Guide line yes
Built-in-Memory yes
Built-in-Memory [Capacity] approx. 50MB
Scene Mode Help Screen yes
Auto Angle Detection yes
Flip Animation n/a
Travel Date yes
World Time yes
Title Edit yes
Date Stamp n/a
Text Stamp yes
Economy mode n/a
LCD Monitor 2.5" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power LCD mode / Power LCD mode / High angle mode
Supersonic Wave Filter for Dust Reduction n/a
Playback mode [REC]/[Play] Selector switch / 30-thumbnail display / 12-thumbnail display / calendar display / zoomed playback (16x max.) / playback of favorite pictures / image rotation / Resizing (selectable number of pixels) / trimming / protection / aspect conv. DPOF print setting
Category Playback Yes (in slideshow mode and normal playback)
Slideshow Mode Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable)
OSD language Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Recording Media Built-in Memory / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCard(Still image only)
Microphone yes
Speaker yes
Interface DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full Speed
Direct Print PictBridge
General Data
Power
Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.) 330 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Dimensions [mm]
Width 94.9
Height 53.4
Depth 22.5
Weight [g]
Body 118.0
Including Battery and SD Memory Card 140.0
Further Specifications
Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / USB Driver
Standard Accessories Battery Charger / Battery Pack / Battery carrying case / AV Cable / USB Connection Cable / AC Cable / Strap / CD-ROM
The new DMC-FS3 feature the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system.
DMC-FS3 pursues further compactness with a 2.5-inch LCD have 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation.
Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact.
Image Sensor
Camera Effective Pixels 8.1 Mega pixels
Sensor Size 1/2.5 inch
Total Pixel 8.32 Mega Pixels
Primary Color Filter yes
Optic
Zoom Factor
Optical Zoom 3x
Extra Optical Zoom 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 5Mega, 4.8x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 4.5Mega, 4.8x for 2.5Mega 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 3.5Mega, 4.8x for 2Mega
Digital Zoom 4x ( Max. 12.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 19.1x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focal Distance f=5.5-16.5mm (35mm Equiv.: 33-100mm)
Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT / 6 elements in 5 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture Wide: F2.8 / F8 (2 steps) Tele: F5.1 / F14 (2 steps)
Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Focusing Area Normal: 50cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity
AF Metering Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-point
FourThirds System n/a
Focus/Exposure
Focus Mode Normal / Macro / Quick AF On/Off
AF Assist Lamp Yes
ISO Sensitivity Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (only in underwater mode)
Exposure Program AE
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Backlight Compensation Yes (at Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering Intelligent Multiple
Rec Mode[Mode Dial] Intelligent AUTO / Normal Picture / Motion Picture / Scene1 / Scene2
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 / Starry Sky / Fireworks / Beach / Snow / Aerial photo / Underwater
Shutter Speed 8-1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Flash System
Built-in-Flash Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced Off / (Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction only in Night Portrait/Party/Candle Light mode only)
Flash Distance 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External Flash n/a
Feature
Self Timer 2sec / 10sec
Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Color Mode Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Recording Format Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) / DPOF corresponding / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Recording Image Size Still Image: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2448 pixels, 2560 x 920pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels / 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2176 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 1840 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels,1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality Fine / Standard
Motion Picture 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
Burst Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image / 3 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode) / Max 4 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 7 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting yes
Digital Red Eye Correction n/a
Intelligent Exposure n/a
Easy Zoom yes
Zoom Resume n/a
Motion Zoom n/a
Real-time histogram n/a
Composition Guide line yes
Built-in-Memory yes
Built-in-Memory [Capacity] approx. 50MB
Scene Mode Help Screen yes
Auto Angle Detection yes
Flip Animation n/a
Travel Date yes
World Time yes
Title Edit yes
Date Stamp n/a
Text Stamp yes
Economy mode n/a
LCD Monitor 2.5" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power LCD mode / Power LCD mode / High angle mode
Supersonic Wave Filter for Dust Reduction n/a
Playback mode [REC]/[Play] Selector switch / 30-thumbnail display / 12-thumbnail display / calendar display / zoomed playback (16x max.) / playback of favorite pictures / image rotation / Resizing (selectable number of pixels) / trimming / protection / aspect conv. DPOF print setting
Category Playback Yes (in slideshow mode and normal playback)
Slideshow Mode Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable)
OSD language Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Recording Media Built-in Memory / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCard(Still image only)
Microphone yes
Speaker yes
Interface DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full Speed
Direct Print PictBridge
General Data
Power
Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.) 330 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Dimensions [mm]
Width 94.9
Height 53.4
Depth 22.5
Weight [g]
Body 118.0
Including Battery and SD Memory Card 140.0
Further Specifications
Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / USB Driver
Standard Accessories Battery Charger / Battery Pack / Battery carrying case / AV Cable / USB Connection Cable / AC Cable / Strap / CD-ROM
