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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10S Digital Camera - Silver

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Performance
Overall rating80
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures.Very good
Ease of useGood
FeaturesGood
Maximum effective pixels/resolution4 megapixels/2304 by 1728
Bundled media16MB SD Card
Optical zoom/Focal range (35mm equivalent)12X/35mm to 420mm
Aperture rangeWide-angle: f2.8 to f8; telephoto: f2.8 to f8
Shutter speed range (seconds)8 seconds to 1/2000 second
ViewfindersElectronic viewfinder, 2-inch LCD display
Video and audio recording320 by 240 video with audio, clip length limited by size of media
Semi-automatic/manual modesEight scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes; manual focus
Continous shooting speedUp to 4 frames per second for a maximum of seven frames
Optional lensesWide-angle and telephoto
SoftwarePanasonic SD Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, PanoramaMaker, PhotoPrinter, and PhotoBase
Battery scoreGood
Battery life: Battery life testing cut off at 500 shots277 shots
Battery number and typeOne rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight5.4 by 3.4 by 4.2 inches; 20.8 ounces
Support policy scoreGood
Support policiesOne-year parts, 90-day labor warranty; 12-hour weekday toll-free support
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User Reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10S Digital Camera - Silver

  • Reviewed by: N2706071

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: LENSE, OIS, MANUAL FOCUS, MACRO MODE....

    Weaknesses: NO RAW MODE, FOCUS IN LOW LIGHT

    Overall Evaluation: DESPITE ALL THE FLAWS, NOBODY WOULD GET SUCH A DIGITAL CAMERA WITHIN THIS PRICE.IN FACT IT COMBINES SO MANY UNIQUE AND ADVANCED FEATURES THAT EVEN BY PAYING MORE PRICE, NO COMPANY CAN DELIVER THOSE IN A SINGLE MODEL.EXTREMELY HAPPY.(COULD SOMEBODY TELL ME WHY MOST OF DIGITAL CAMERAS COULD NOT BE CHARGED WHILE BATTRY IS INSIDE? )

  • Reviewed by: tveditor

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: nice lens, slr features

    Weaknesses: inadequate flash, bulky

    Overall Evaluation: PLEASE HELP....anyone know if this camera has a "fully auto" feature? i cant find it, and limits its use for me. i need it for "candid" shots on the fly, no time to fiddle with knobs...thanks

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