Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3S 8MP Digital Camera with 3x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $279.95
Buy New: $121.24
You Save: $158.71 (57%)
New (18) Refurbished (1) from $121.24
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1060
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 16.5
Minimum Focal Length: 5.5
Maximum Resolution: 8.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 2 x 0.9 x 3.7
MPN: B0011Z9VR6
Model: B0011Z9VR6
UPC: 037988987276
EAN: 0037988987276
ASIN: B0011Z9VR6
Release Date: March 7, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | 8.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints | | • | 3x wide-angle optical zoom; Mega Optical Image Stabilized | | • | 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection | | • | Intelligent ISO; Intelligent Scene Selector | | • | 50 MB built-in memory; captures images to SD memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Simply set the 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 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 33mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 3x 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 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=5.5-16.5mm (35mm Equiv. - 33-100mm) Focal Length 2.5 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - 50cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO - Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm - 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 - 320 pictures (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.319 lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Can't beat it for the price January 3, 2009
I owned a larger Lumix DMC-FZ7 6MP 36-432mm @ f2.8-3.3 that I bought a few years ago and have been very happy with it. I wanted a smaller version to carry in my hiking bag and chose the DMC-FS3 8MP 33-100mm f2.8-f5.1 . I'm delighted with it.. It has the same, intuitive, easy to navigate menus that are even improved over my older model along with an excellent quality Lumix lens. I was surprised how many features this very small camera has, and it only has a few things missing that my other one has along with a shorter zoom and smaller f5.1 at 100mm compared to the FZ7's f3.3 at 432mm, but for me, this isn't a big deal for the portability.. I can carry it in my pocket, it's that small. The only disadvantage I have encountered is that the flash is not that strong.. you have to be within 10-12 feet, but that's true of most of these smaller cameras in this price range, and even the more expensive small ones. The image stabilization is pretty amazing, allowing shots, even in dim light and full zoom. It also has a lot of "scene" settings for the novice. The burst mode is fast and great for portrait shots and almost guarantees that you will get a good shot of friends. You can't go wrong with this camera.
Excellent camera December 31, 2008
Although not using all its functions since purchase I have found it an excellent little camera with great many photos if you adjust the resolution accordingly.
 Dont Use it with 4G SD card December 30, 2008
Dont use this cemera with the 4G card after a awaile all the pics will
be deleted.. Panasonic should have informed about that Error all my pictures from a month of backpacing were deleted.
I havnt tried it with a 2G card yet
 SAME PRICE November 30, 2008
0 out of 42 found this review helpful
BOUGHT MINE YESTERDAY AND AM WAITING FOR DELIVERY. TODAYS' SUN. PAPER HAS THE SAME CAMERA AT THE SAME PRICE AT BEST BUY. SO MUCH FOR SHOPPING AT AMAZON "BIG SAVING"! THINK ABOUT IT..... ....12/1/08. the camera came today "SWEET"!! I GAVE 2 STAR RATING FOR THE COST NOT THE CAMERA. I'M ALWAYS MORE AT EASE WHEN I CAN SEE AND TOUCH AN ITEM BEFORE BUYING. ONE WOULD THINK THAT BUYING ON-LINE WOULD BE LESS PRICEY....OH YEAH, I WON'T BE RETURNING IT BUT, NEXT TIME I'LL SHOP A BIT MORE..
I love this camera!!! November 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was able to get this camera on Black Friday for just $88 from a local store! I already had a Lumix TZ4 and I love it, but I wanted to get another Panasonic that was smaller and cheaper to tote around in my purse, so I'd always have a camera with me for an unexpected shot!
You cannot go wrong with this camera - I have already taken a few shots with this one, and it's just as good as the more expensive TZ4 I own. You cannot go wrong with a Leica lens - they are some of the best in the world.
I love the fact this camera uses a lithium-ion battery - it charges full in 90 minutes and you are good to go. You will get around 300 shots from one charge.
The shutter response time is super fast on this camera, as well as the lag time between shots when using the flash. Much better than the latest entry level point & shoots I have recently tried and returned: The Nikon Coolpix L18: VERY slow; the Canon Powershot A470: slow but not as bad as the Coolpix was.
I will be uploading some pictures for you to see later.
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