The Panasonic DMC-FS15 12.1 Megapixel digital camera features a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a 5x optical zoom. Panasonic has enhanced the Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) on the DMC-FS15 from the previous FS models to now include AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions in addition to Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. AF Tracking enables the user to "lock" the focus onto a moving subject. The camera then automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus without the need to hold the shutter button halfway down. Additionally, Intelligent Exposure helps capture natural-looking images by suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights. It continually monitors the light source in the shooting environment and automatically activates the backlight compensation function if it detects the light source is behind the subject.

Other features of the Panasonic DMC-FS15 include a Venus Engine IV processor, which enables an advanced processing system and quick response times. An intelligent LCD screen detects light conditions and automatically adjusts the brightness levels for viewing in sunlight and helps to preserve battery life. The new Photo Frame mode lets the user put attractive borders around photos, so when printed, they look like postcards in picture frames. Also, the new My Scene setting lets the user assign their most frequently used Scene modes to the setting, and with a simple switch, access that scene instantly.

Product Features:

* Intelligent Auto Mode
* LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens
* Venus Engine IV
* 2.7" (230k dots) Intelligent LCD with auto-brightness
* 50MB built-in memory
* 5.0x optical zoom
* 12.7 megapixels CCD

Product Specifications:

* Camera Effective Pixels: 12.1 Mega Pixels
* Optical Image Stabilizer: MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
* Optical Zoom: 5x
* Digital Zoom: 4x
* Focal Length: f=5.2-26.0mm (29-145mm in 35mm equiv.)
* Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
* Focusing Area: Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
* AF Metering: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt
* Focus: Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (Always On)
* AF Assist Lamp: Yes
* Exposure: Program AE
* Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
* Backlight Compensation: Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
* Auto Bracketing (AE): +/- 1/3 EV ~ 1EV step, 3 frames
* Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple
* Dedicated Button/Mode Switch: [Recording] / [Playback]
* Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)/Rec. Mode: Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture
* Scene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo
* Shutter Speed/Shutter System: 8-1/2000 sec
* Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60sec.
* Self Timer: 2sec, 10sec
* Auto Review: 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
* Color Mode: Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
* Recording Format: Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)
* Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
* Image Quality: Fine/Standard
* Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio): VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
* Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio): WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
* Unlimited Consecutive Shooting 2: 1.7 frames/sec
* Intelligent Exposure: Yes
* Digital Red Eye Correction: Yes
* Audio Dubbing: No
* Built-in Memory: approx. 50MB
* Scene Mode Help Screen: Yes
* Text Stamp/Date Stamp: Yes
* Built-in Flash Type/Mode: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
* Viewfinder: No
* LCD Monitor: 2.7in TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)
* Playback Mode: Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback
OSD Language: English, Spanish
* Microphone: Mono
* Speaker: Yes
* Focus Range Display: Yes
* Quick Menu: Yes
* Focus Icon Select: Yes
* Macro Zoom: Yes
* Orientation Detector: Yes
* Aspect Ratio: 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
* Playback Motion Picture: Yes (Motion JPEG)
* Slideshow Mode: All Still Images / Favorites / Category

What's in the Box:

Panasonic DMC-FS15 Digital Camera
Battery Charger
Li-ion Battery Pack
AV Cable
USB Cable
Hand Strap
Software CD
Owners Manual
Warranty Info