Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 is one of the latest entry level digital cameras from the house of Panasonic. The entry level digital camera market is packed with lots of offerings from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Samsung and host of other manufacturers. So how does Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 compare with the other entry level digital cameras? Read the review given below to get answers to your questions.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 has a good design and it can fit into most pockets with ease. The camera is available in variety of colors such as silver, pink, red, blue and black. Lumix DMC FS6 has a 2.5 inch LCD screen that is somewhat smaller than available in other entry level digital cameras but gets the job done perfectly.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 has a 8 Megapixel lens that is less when compared to 10+ Megapixels offered by other entry level digital cameras. However please do not think that this camera is bad just because it has fewer number of Megapixels. The Lumix DMC FS6 offers 4x zoom which is more than what many other entry level cameras can offer. You can also increase the amount of zoom if you are willing to sacrifice the number of Magapixels for a photograph. This will come in handy for those snapshot sized pictures as you can get close ups of distant objects without compromising too much on detail. The picture quality of images captured by Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 is good and the images are sharp and very clear.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 also offers standard video recording. Even though there is no option for high definition video capturing, you can select aspect ratios. For instance you can shoot movies for playback on a computer screen or on a widescreen television. The video quality is good for an entry level camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 has most of the features that have become standard for digital cameras. It has image stabilization and face detection features that can greatly improve the portrait photographs. The Lumix DMC FS6 also has an auto mode that can detect scene, motion and shaking automatically and capture the best possible photograph under those circumstances. Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 has an intuitive menu and it is very easy to scroll and locate the option that you are interested in. The menu options are easy to read as well as they are designed in black color on a white background. The Lumix DMC FS6 has good battery life and you can take upto 400 shots before recharging the camera again. This is possible due to improvements in battery technology and lower energy consumption by the camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FS6 has many good features that offer great value for money. While it may not have the highest number of megapixels or the biggest LCD screen, it offers great pictures without being exorbitantly expensive. If you are looking for a good and inexpensive entry level camera then Lumix DMC FS6 is a very good bet.