Panasonic Lumix FX100S 12.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.1 x 1 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RN4PKG
• Item model number: DMC-FX100S
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,353 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

The compact Lumix DMC-FX100 is the world’s first camera to feature 12.2-megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle lens. In addition, the DMC-FX100 delivers 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8 brightness, a 1/1.72-inch CCD and Intelligent Image Stabilization with Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control. It's equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and a slim, lightweight design makes it extremely portable and stylish.

Furthering Panasonic’s commitment to "Living in High Definition," the DMC-FX100 can also record 1920 x 1080 high-definition still pictures and 1280 x 720 at 15 frames per second motion pictures, both perfect for viewing on 16:9 plasma HDTVs.

Lumix FX100K Highlights

Bright f2.8, 28mm wide-angle Leica lens and 12.2-megapixel CCD An advanced 28mm wide-angle, 3.6x optical zoom Leica DC lens system featuring four aspherical lenses (including an EA lens) with five aspherical surfaces. A large 1/1.72-inch CCD with an effective 12.2 megapixels -- the highest resolution in its class. These features add up to make the FX100 a superior camera with extraordinary expressive power. The FX100 also features an Extended Optical Zoom, which extends zooming to as high as 7x. And zooming is super easy: just press the Easy Zoom button and the FX100 jumps instantly from 1x to 3.6x to 7.0x.

Intelligent ISO Control in action

Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur Intelligent ISO Control makes it easier to take clear, crisp shots even if your subject moves. Offered in the FX100, this innovative feature detects any movement and automatically raises both the ISO setting and the shutter speed accordingly, preventing motion blur. If the subject is still, the camera shoots at a low ISO setting and you get beautiful, natural-looking images.

Prevent hand-shake blur with Mega O.I.S. Hand-shake is a problem with most small cameras, but not with the FX100. Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) automatically compensates for hand-shake. You get clear, beautiful shots even when shooting in dim lighting, shooting macro close-ups, or taking self-portraits.

Consecutive shooting at 8 frames per second Mega Burst shooting lets you take consecutive shots at a swift two shots per second. The new Hi-Speed Burst Mode goes a step further, letting you snap off consecutive shots at a lightening-fast eight shots per second. This makes it easier to catch the perfect action shot of a fast-moving subject.

Capture up to 8 frames per second

Additional Features

• 20 scene modes including the enhanced High-Sensitivity mode up to ISO 6400 with flash from up to 16m away
• 16:9 wide high-definition motion images (1280 x 720 pixels at 15 f.p.s.)
• Category Playback sorts images into categories such as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes and events
• Quick settings without taking your eyes off the subject
• Up to 320 shots on a single battery charge

Product Description

The DMC-FX100 ushers in a new world of photographic quality by capturing high-resolution, distortion-free images with the new 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens, and sending that rich picture information to the large, 1/1.72" 12.2-megapixel CCD. This new camera renders every image - from the natural scenery and delicate flower petals you encounter while traveling, to the glistening eyes and lustrous hair of your loved ones - in glamorous, exquisite detail. The rich gradation of 12.2-megapixel resolution has become possible for the first time in a compact model to further expand the enjoyment of shooting photos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Beginner's View: more to it than expected, December 11, 2007

By	W. R. Jaeckle - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a beautifully built precision instrument, loaded with features and offering a range of controls. It requires more study and practice than I anticipated, and isn't merely point-and-click even in its simplest mode. Its default sensitivity to light is for a smaller range than I was used to with my previous digital camera. So far, indoor photos fade into dark when they should have more of an illuminated background. Back-lighting also has been difficult to compensate for, although the features to do so are allegedly built in. As simple as it looks to operate, this camera does require hours of getting used to, in order to take advantage of all the features, and to get the results you want and should be able to expect. This camera is for the devoted, experimental photographer, or someone who likes to master complexities. A Lumix is not for a lummox...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little camera, June 5, 2008

By	Mr. Richard J. Harper Jr. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great little camera. It has so many features for it's size, love the photos it takes and the 22 minute very clear videos also. I put a 4 gig card in mine and I can take 689 photos at a full 12 meg. Every one says that you need a spare battery, that's just a sales pitch, I can take over 300 photos with one charge. If you take a lot of photos a spare would be nice, Amazon offers the spare battery with a Case for only $25. Great bargin and deal at that price. I just ordered mine. Get this camera, you won't regret it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good little camera, January 17, 2008

By	A. Swift - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am very pleased with this camera. Compact, powerful, large LCD, intuitive interface. Images are very clear... my only criticism is that the on/off button occasionally gets turned on by accident.