Panasonnic DMC-FS4 packages a 35mm 4x optical zoom Lumix Vario lens with f2.8 brightness into a slim, compact body. Comprising six elements in five groups, including three aspherical lenses.
Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 6.4x
Just aim and shoot in iA mode and the camera does all the rest, automatically activating three detection and correction functions. These include Intelligent ISO Control, which helps prevent motion blur when the subject won't stay still. Intelligent Scene Selector which selects the optimal scene mode for the situation & Face Detection which helps deliver clear portraits.
| Optics |
| Camera Effective Pixels |
8.1 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter |
1/2.5-inch / 8.32 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter |
| Aperture |
F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 16 (T)) |
| Optical Zoom |
4x |
| Focal Length |
f=5.5-22.0mm (33-132mm in 35mm equiv.) |
| Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) |
5.1x (4:3 / 5M), 6.4x (under 3M) |
| Lens |
LUMIX DC VARIO |
| 6 elements in 5 groups |
| (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) |
| Digital Zoom |
4x |
| ( Max. 16.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
| (Max.25.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
| Focusing Area |
Normal: Wide 50cm - infinity |
| Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity |
| Focus Range Display |
Yes |
| AF Assist Lamp |
Yes |
| Focus |
Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On) |
| AF Metering |
Face / Multi (9pt) / 1pt |
| Shutter Speed |
8-1/2000 sec |
| Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec. |
| Recording |
| Intelligent ISO Control |
Photo |
| Face Detection |
Photo |
| Intelligent Scene Selector |
Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro) |
| File Format |
Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) |
| Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Mode Switch |
[Recording] / [Playback] |
| Mode Button |
Auto Scene Mode, Normal Picture, SCN, Motion Picture |
| Still Picture Scene Mode |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, |
| Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, |
| Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo |
| Continuous Shooting Mode |
Full-Resolution Image, 3.0 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode) |
| High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) |
| Unlimited consecutive shooting |
2.0 frames/sec |
| Motion Picture Recording |
[4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
| [16:9] WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
| Exposure |
Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation |
1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV |
| Backlight Compensation |
Yes (automatic) |
| Light Metering |
Intelligent Multiple |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 |
| Still Picture Recording |
[4:3] 3264 x 2448 (8M) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) |
| [3:2] 3264 x 2176 (7M) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) |
| [16:9] 3264 x 1840 (6M) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) |
| Image Quality |
Fine / Standard |
| White Balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set |
| (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, Highspeed Burst mode） |
| Quick Menu |
Yes |
| Color Mode |
Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm |
| Composition Guide line |
Yes (1 pattern) |
| Auto Review |
1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold |
| Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume |
No / No |
| Scene Mode Help Screen |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2sec / 10sec |
| Playback |
| Playback Mode |
Normal Playback, Slideshow, Favorites Playback |
| Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback |
12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x |
| Calender Display / Dual-Image Playback |
Yes / No |
| Set Favorites / Rotate Image |
Yes / Yes |
| Playback Motion Picture |
Yes (Motion JPEG) |
| Slideshow Mode |
All Still Images / Favorites |
| BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) |
| Delete Image |
Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites |
| DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection |
Yes / Yes |
| Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling |
Yes / No / No / No |
| Copy / Title Edit/ Text Stamp |
Yes / Yes / Yes |
| PictBridge Support |
Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
| Setup |
| OSD language |
English, Chinese Traditional, Thai, Arabian, Persian |
| Travel Date / World Time |
Yes / Yes |
| Others |
| LCD Monitor |
2.5" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) |
| Field of View : approx. 100% |
| AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-Angle LCD |
| Built-in-Flash |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Recording Media |
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) |
| Built-in-Memory |
approx. 50MB |
| Microphone / Speaker |
Mono / Yes |
| Interface |
AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full speed |
| General |
| Power |
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included) |
| AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) |
| Battery life (approx.) |
410 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
| Included Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 |
| USB Driver, QuickTime |
| Standard Accessories |
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case |
| AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable |
| Hand Strap, CD-ROM |
| Dimensions(W x H x D) |
97.6 x 55.4 x 22.3 mm (3.84 x 2.18 x 0.88 in) |
| Weight |
Approx. 112g (0.25 lb) Approx. 134g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.30 lb) |
