Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3S (silver)
Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: DMC-FX3
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews
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- Panasonic LumixDMC-FX3 incorporates a 3x optical zoom f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens into its compact body. Easy to use even for digital camera beginners, the DMC-FX3 makes sure that every shot will be beautiful. MEGA O.I.S. compensates for handshake to give you beautiful photos. In addition, the High Sensitivity Mode lets you capture sharp, crisp images ... Read more
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CNET editors' take
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3S (silver) price range: $318.00
- Reviewed by: Will Greenwald
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 07/19/2006
With Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilization and ISO 1,600 sensitivity, the FX3 has an edge over other point-and-shooters in low-light and action shots. These extra features pit the camera against the image stabilization-equipped Casio Exilim EX-Z600 and the ISO 1,000-capable Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W50. Like these and other low-end cameras, the DMC-FX3 has a 2.5-inch LCD but no optical viewfinder.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 's predecessor, the DMC-FX7, impressed us with solid optics and strong image quality, though it lacked a VGA movie mode, and its sensor could reach only ISO 400 sensitivity. The FX3 keeps the good parts of the FX7 and strips away the bad, with a full 30fps VGA movie mode and high ISO sensitivity. It keeps the FX3's 35mm-to-105mm-equivalent Leica lens, which, while not especially wide or fast, is well made. These improvements make the DMC-FX3 look like a fine successor to the FX7. The FX7 should not be confused with the Panasonic Lumix FX07, the FX3's 7-megapixel bigger brother.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 ships in September 2006 with a suggested retail price of $280.
User reviews
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Great Camera, but some things should be replaced
by Davycrockett345 on May 20, 2007
Pros: Great indoors and out, easy to use, bright flash, starts really fast, great lens, quality of photos when on the computer is one of the best i've owned.
Cons: The screen is the olny problem i have with this camera.
Summary: The camera is pretty much overall great its a 6.0 megapix and it has amazing photo quality. But the only problem is the screen. while its pretty large it ...
Summary: The camera is pretty much overall great its a 6.0 megapix and it has amazing photo quality. But the only problem is the screen. while its pretty large it shows pictures to be very noisy. It comes up fine on the computer but it sets the camera back just a bit. The camera is meant for wide-screen photos, which is pretty nice to have. i always take the widescreen photos because i can get just a whole bunch more in.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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good camera for the price!
by bndoy2000 on November 28, 2007
Pros: small compact design for he price durring its times
Cons: a little bit heavy when you are carring it in you pocket
Summary: i think this is an overall great camera! i love Panasonic products and have stop by them for a long time. for how advanced they are they sure put up ...
Summary: i think this is an overall great camera! i love Panasonic products and have stop by them for a long time. for how advanced they are they sure put up with a beating! i have dropped mine a few times and its fine. picture quality is great big pictures come out with great quality.
especially with slow sink if the object at night comes out good.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: DMC-FX3
- Description: Panasonic LumixDMC-FX3 incorporates a 3x optical zoom f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens into its compact body. Easy to use even for digital camera beginners, the DMC-FX3 makes sure that every shot will be beautiful. MEGA O.I.S. compensates for handshake to give you beautiful photos. In addition, the High Sensitivity Mode lets you capture sharp, crisp images of moving subjects, such as children and pets, even indoors. Resolution significantly decreases in High Sensitivity Mode. The Venus Engine Plus, Image processing LSI, features outstanding high-speed response to help you capture beautiful shots instantly and efficiently. Despite the high performance, the DMC-FX3 achieves long battery life to shoot approximately 320 pictures on a single charge. As compact as it is, the LUMIX body still houses a large, 2.5" LCD. The High Angle Mode makes it easy to view the LCD image when holding the camera high above you. The mode dial makes it easy to retrieve the desired mode settings. Food, Baby, Underwater, and more photo modes give you a choice of sixteen modes in all. The camera allows you to record stunning full-size movies in wide aspect VGA at 30 (fps). High Speed AF gives you quicker, easier focusing for more shooting flexibility and fun.
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 4.4 oz
- Enclosure Color Silver
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,370,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Food, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, Beach, Macro, Candle, Scenery, Fireworks, Soft skin, Starry sky, Underwater, Night scene, Sports mode, Aerial photo, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night portrait, High sensitivity
- Special Effects Cool, Warm, Sepia, Vivid, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight
- Digital Video Format QuickTime
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 848 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 13.5 MB Flash - Integrated
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 13.5 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine, Standard JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 2816 x 1880, JPEG 2048 x 1360, JPEG 2816 x 1584, JPEG 1920 x 1080
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 13 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/2.8-5.0
- Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 5cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, Backlight compensation, Digital image rotation, RGB primary color filter
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 115,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software ArcSoft PhotoBase, Drivers & Utilities, LUMIX Simple Viewer, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, ArcSoft PhotoImpression
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Strap
- Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3S (silver)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 13.5 MB - Integrated
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3K (black)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 13.5 MB - Integrated
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address:
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 - Phone: 800/662-3537
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