Panasonic introduces a slim and stylish digital camera to its highly-successful Lumix FH-Series. The ultra-compact 16.1 megapixel Lumix DMC-FH5 (known as Lumix DMC-FS18 in Europe) features a newly-developed retractable, high-quality 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with a 4x optical zoom. With the new retractable lens, the Panasonic Lumix FH5 has approximately 20% slimmer profiles than its predecessor, while still maintaining exceptional performance. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 also records 1280 x 720p High Definition (HD) video. Panasonic’s popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, a suite of technologies that engage automatically, with no setting changes needed, makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos. Features:
* 16.1-megapixel High-resolution CCD
* 4x Optical Zoom / 5x Intelligent Zoom /
9x Extra Optical Zoom
* 28mm Wide-angle 4x Optical Zoom LEICA DC LensNew
* Slim Compact Body with Advanced Optical TechnologyNew
* 28mm Wide-angle Lens
Specification:
 | DMC-FH5 (DMC-FS18) | DMC-FH2 (FS16) |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
6 elements in 5 groups
(3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical Surfaces) | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
6 elements in 5 groups
(3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical Surfaces) |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | MEGA O.I.S. (On / Off) | MEGA O.I.S. (On / Off) |
| Zoom | Optical: 4x Extra Optical: 5.1x (4:3 / 10M), 7.2x (4:3 / 5M), 9.0x (4:3 / under 3M) Intelligent: 5x Digital: 4x
(Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)
(Max. 36x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) | Optical: 4x Extra Optical: 4.7x (4:3 / 10M), 6.8x (4:3 / 5M), 8.4x (4:3 / under 3M) Intelligent: 5x Digital: 4x
(Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)
(Max. 33.8x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
| Focal Length | f = 5 - 20 mm
(28 - 112 mm in 35 mm equiv.) | f = 5 - 20 mm
(28 - 112 mm in 35 mm equiv.) |
| Focusing Area | Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity / Tele 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity
Macro / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) - infinity / Tele 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity | Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity / Tele 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity
Macro / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) - infinity / Tele 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity |
| Focus Range Display | Yes | Yes |
| AF Metering | Face / AF Tracking / 11-area / 1-area | Face / AF Tracking / 11-area / 1-area |
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixels | 14.1 Megapixels |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.33", 16.6 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter | 1/2.33", 14.5 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter |
| Focus | Normal / Macro, Macro Zoom, Quick AF (Always On), AF Tracking | Normal / Macro, Macro Zoom, Quick AF (Always On), AF Tracking |
| Focus Icon Select | Yes | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity
(Standard Output Sensitivity) | I.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400) | I.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400) |
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set
(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, High-speed Burst, Pin Hole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic) | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set
(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, High-speed Burst, Pin Hole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic) |
| Exposure | Program AE | Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV | 1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (only in Intelligent Auto Mode) | Yes (only in Intelligent Auto Mode) |
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple | Intelligent Multiple |
| Mode Switch | [Recording] / [Playback] | [Recording] / [Playback] |
| Rec Mode (Mode Button) | Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, Scene Mode, My Scene Mode, Motion Picture | Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, Scene Mode, My Scene Mode, Motion Picture |
| Still Image Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame |
| Shutter Speed | Still: Approx. 8 - 1/1,600 sec
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec | Still: Approx. 8 - 1/1,600 sec
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec |
| Aperture | F3.1 - 6.5 / 2-step (F3.1 – 9.0 (W) / F6.5 - 20 (T)) | F3.1 - 6.5 / 2-step (F3.1 – 9.0 (W) / F6.5 - 20 (T)) |
| Self Timer | 2 sec / 10 sec | 2 sec / 10 sec |
| Auto Review | 1 sec / 2 sec / Hold / OFF | 1 sec / 2 sec / Hold / OFF |
| Quick Menu | Yes | Yes |
| Color Mode | Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode) | Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode) |
| Recording File Format | Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.3)
Motion Picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG | Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif 2.3)
Motion Picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 |
| Recording Image Size | Still Image
| 4:3 Aspect Ratio: | 4,608 x 3,456 pixels (16M),
3,648 x 2,736 pixels (10M EZ),
2,560 x 1,920 pixels (5M EZ),
2,048 x 1,536 pixels (3M EZ),
640 x 480 pixels (0.3M EZ) |
| 3:2 Aspect Ratio: | 4,608 x 3,072 pixels (14M) |
| 16:9 Aspect Ratio: | 4,608 x 2,592 pixels (12M) |
| Still Image
| 4:3 Aspect Ratio: | 4,320 x 3,240 pixels (14M),
3,648 x 2,736 pixels (10M EZ),
2,560 x 1,920 pixels (5M EZ),
2,048 x 1,536 pixels (3M EZ),
640 x 480 pixels (0.3M EZ) |
| 3:2 Aspect Ratio: | 4,320 x 2,880 pixels (12.5M) |
| 16:9 Aspect Ratio: | 4,320 x 2,432 pixels (10.5M) |
|
Motion Picture Recording*
(QuickTime Motion JPEG) |
| 4:3 Aspect Ratio: | VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
| 16:9 Aspect Ratio: | HD Movie: 1,280 x 720 pixels, 24 fps (Motion JPEG) |
(Max. recording time depends on memory card capacity, max. 2 GB for a motion picture) |
| 4:3 Aspect Ratio: | VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
| 16:9 Aspect Ratio: | HD Movie: 1,280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
(Max. recording time depends on memory card capacity, max. 2 GB for a motion picture) |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 4.4 frames / sec
(recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Approx. 15-100 shots.
* Maximum is 100 shots.
・The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition.
・The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted. | Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 5.5 frames / sec
(recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Approx. 15-100 shots.
* Maximum is 100 shots.
・The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition.
・The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted. |
| Unlimited Consecutive Shooting | Yes (1.4 frames / sec) | Yes (1.5 frames / sec) |
| iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode | Optical Image Stabilizer | Photo & Movie | Photo & Movie |
| Intelligent ISO Control | Photo | Photo |
| Face Detection | Photo | Photo |
| Intelligent Scene Selector | Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) | Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) |
| Intelligent Exposure | Photo & Movie | Photo & Movie |
| AF Tracking | Photo | Photo |
Digital
Red-Eye Correction
(Red-Eye Removal) | Photo | Photo |
| Intelligent Resolution Technology | Photo | Photo |
| Macro Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Composition Guide Line | Yes (1 pattern) | Yes (1 pattern) |
| Built-in-Memory | Approx. 70 MB | Approx. 70 MB |
| Scene Mode Help Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Orientation Detector | Yes | Yes |
Travel Date /
World Time | Yes /
Yes | Yes /
Yes |
Copy /
Text Stamp | Yes /
Yes | Yes /
Yes |
| Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
0.4 - 3.3 m (Wide / I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6 m (Tele / I.ISO) | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
0.4 - 3.3 m (Wide / I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6 m (Tele / I.ISO) |
| LCD | 6.7 cm (2.7") TFT Screen LCD Display (230,000 dots)
Field of View: Approx. 100%
Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode | 6.7 cm (2.7") TFT Screen LCD Display (230,000 dots)
Field of View: Approx. 100%
Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode |
| Playback Mode | Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback (Category Playback), Calendar Playback | Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback (Category Playback), Calendar Playback |
Thumbnails /
Zoomed Playback | 12, 30 thumbnails /
Max. 16x | 12, 30 thumbnails /
Max. 16x |
| Calendar Display | Yes | Yes |
| Set Favorites | Yes | Yes |
| Playback Motion Picture | Yes (Motion JPEG) | Yes (Motion JPEG) |
| Slideshow Mode | All / Category / Favorites
BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) | All / Category / Favorites
BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) |
| Delete Image | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites |
DPOF Print Setting /
Set Protection | Yes /
Yes | Yes /
Yes |
Resize /
Cropping | Yes /
Yes | Yes /
Yes |
| OSD Language | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek |
| Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Microphone | Yes (Mono) | Yes (Mono) |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | AV Output (NTSC / PAL), USB2.0 High-Speed | AV Output (NTSC / PAL), USB2.0 High-Speed |
| PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
| LUMIX Image Uploader | Yes | Yes |
| Power | Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 660 mAh) (Included) | Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 660 mAh) (Included) |
| Release Time Lag (Approx.) | 0.007 sec | 0.006 sec |
| Shutter Interval (Approx.) | 1.1 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. | 0.9 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. |
Battery Life**
(Approx.) | 260 pictures (CIPA Standard) | 270 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
Included Software
| PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0,
QuickTime,
Adobe Reader,
Super LoiLoScope (trial version) | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0,
QuickTime,
Adobe Reader,
Super LoiLoScope (trial version) |
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(Approx.) | 94.3 x 53.5 x 18.8 mm
(3.7 x 2.1 x 0.7 inch) | 94.3 x 53.5 x 18.8 mm
(3.7 x 2.1 x 0.7 inch) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 121 g (0.27 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
104 g (0.23 lb) without Battery and SD Memory Card | 118 g (0.26 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
101 g (0.22 lb) without Battery and SD Memory Card |
| Standard Accessories | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
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