Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Review

Review posted 03/21/2011
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The Panasonic Lumix FH5 is a high-quality ultra-compact digicam. With good performance, excellent image quality and a price tag under $150, this is a camera worth considering if you are on a budget. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
Like all cameras in Panasonic's LUMIX series, the FH5 features their popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode. New to this model year are Intelligent Exposure (prevents blocked shadows and blown highlights), and AF Tracking (for following moving subjects). Remaining features include Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection, MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), and Intelligent Scene Selector. Another nice feature is the ability to - directly from the camera when it is connected to a PC - upload images to Facebook and videos to YouTube.
Panasonic LUMIX FH5 features include:
- 16.1-Megapixels
- 1280 x 720p HD video recording
- 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD (detects lightning conditions and adjusts its own brightness levels)
- 4x Leica DC Optical Zoom Lens (increased to 5x with Intelligent Zoom)
- MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
- Intelligent ISO Control
- Intelligent Auto
- Intelligent Resolution
- Intelligent ISO Control Motion Detection
- Intelligent Scene Selection
- Face Detection AF/AE
- Intelligent Scene Selector (Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset)
- LUMIX Image Uploader (photo and video sharing directly from the camera when connected to a PC)
- Scene Modes (28 variations to choose from)
- 70MB built-in memory
What's in the box?:
- FH5 Digital Camera
- Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Charger
- AV Cable
- USB Connection Cable
- CD-ROM
- Hand Strap
- Owner's Manual
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