Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 / DMC-FS11

179 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Performance (27)
Zoom (21)
Design (9)
Low-light (9)
Build quality (6)

Negative
Features (3)
Connectivity (2)
Manual adjust. (1)
Responsiveness (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 179 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and low light performance. The design and zoom are also mentioned favorably, whereas comments are divided on the image stabilizer. The manual image adjustments and responsiveness get less positive reviews.

performance, zoom, design, low-light, build quality

features, connectivity, responsiveness, manual adjust.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 / DMC-FS11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Lumix DMC-FH3

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Jul, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 / DMC-FS11

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 user reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 / DMC-FS11 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

zoom, usability, performance, value for money, design

responsiveness

85% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: art college professor (amazon.com)

Work horse in a pony.

I received the FH3 for a present more than three years ago. I love the Lumix lens and the photos/video/settings/screen/zoom. Terrific. Great travel camera.

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: giorgi (amazon.com)

It's good camera for the price ! ! !

Thanks Japanese for Pansonic. It's quiet good camera for it's: cool look, low price,nice HD video capture,normal zoom and for it's functins.

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: giorgi (amazon.com)

It's good camera for the price ! ! !

Thanks Japanese for Pansonic. It's quiet good camera for it's: cool look, low price,nice HD video capture,normal zoom and for it's functins. 1.HD video is good quality , zoom doesn't not work while recording but you can adjust zoom before starting...

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: doris (amazon.com)

great little camers

I enjoy this camera very much...easy to use and takes great photos. Maybe the only downside for me was the zoom feature. I could use a higher zoom option, but overall a great purchase

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Ray George "Grandparent" (amazon.com)

GREAT PICTURES

Purchased this as an upgrade from a Sony DSC S70 model. At first, I was not sure I would like this camera. But, after a few pictures, WOW! I love it. Great point and click with a zoom! I never had zoom. It is compact and a great camera to have...

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: JBJ (amazon.com)

LCD Screen is poor-Dont buy it

I purchased the Lumix for a point & shoot camera and it works well for that. However the LCD screen is defective and shows white vertical bars anytime there is a bright light in thet field of view (Ie Sun, Lights). I sent the camera back to Panasonic...

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: JBJ (amazon.com)

LCD Screen is poor-Dont buy it

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: nleow (amazon.com)

Overall, disappointed

I bought this camera to obtain more optical zoom, as I previously had a Canon with less optical. I find this camera very slow to react when attempting to zoom. It is definitely inferior in quality to my canon and harder to use. The photos overall are...

Jul, 2011

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Product Specifications

The DMC-FH3 features a 28mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom f/2.8-6.9 LUMIX DC VARIO lens into a compact body. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet achieving exceptional optical performance.The DMC-FH3 is equipped with a 5x optical zoom lens. The extra optical zoom function uses the center part of the CCD to extend this 5x zoom ratio to powerful 10.5x zoom at a resolution of 3-megapixel or less. Adding the extra optical zoom to the 4x digital zoom extends the total zooming power to a maximum of 42x.