Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 / FH6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 / FH6
alaScore 88

39 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the performance and lens. The responsiveness and portability are also mentioned favorably.

value for money, portability, responsiveness, lens, performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 / FH6 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 39 reviews)

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Panasonic DMC FS40

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS40 offers very good value for money. It has a few extra features compared to rival cameras and takes a good quality snapshot. You will be hard pressed to beat it at this price level. This is point and shoot simplicity at its...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS40 offers very good value for money. It has a few extra features compared to rival cameras and takes a good quality snapshot. You will be hard pressed to beat it at this price level. This camera offers point and shoot...

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 / FH6

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 / FH6 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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A slim pocketable camera

 

I wanted a slim pocketable camera which would sit in a jacket pocket without showing a bulge - and this camera fitted the bill very well. The 14 mp and the excellent lens gives great results and I am delighted with the performance. Just a pity that...

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Panasonic DMC-FS40

 

Excelent product works well. Dose all that it sayes it dose.Easy to use.Disappointed it came without case or card, but still good value. Mick

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Good pocket camera

 

This is pretty much what you'd expect from a modern pocket-sized compact camera, of this size and price. It takes nice photos, and most of the usual suspects are available in the "scene" selections. But there are a few features that maybe set it apart...

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An excellent camera.

 

As has been said before, an excellent camera producing good quality photos. The only concern being that the battery/card cover is a touch flimsy, but no problems so far. Only time will tell.

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Snap happy!

 

Having a Nikon SLR, I wanted a small camera which was pocket size instead of carrying a bergen everywhere. Outside pics excellent, great features built in to software. Inside pics/ low lighting not the best but expected with small flash. Highly...

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Easy to use and fun

 

Bought the Panasonic DMC as I wanted something fun and easy to use that would give me great pictures without lots of messing about with settings. The camera is all of that and more, straight out of the box I was able to start snapping away without...

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What about the zoom

 

This is a good camera, but I do feel a bit let down by the limitations of the zoom. IE when taking photos, digital zoom is only available in "intelligent auto mode", meaning that the full 10 times zoom isn't possible in manual or scene mode. Also, when...

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Brilliant and Easy

 

A very easy to use compact camera with several premium features. It's face recognition auto-focus and image-stabilisation are excellent. Bargain at this price.

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Changeable Lens: No
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Integrated GPS Module: No
Touchscreen: No
View Finder Type:LCD Monitor

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
HDMI: No
HDMI Interface: No
PictBridge: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No

General Features

3D: No
Bridge Camera: No
Chip Type:CCD
Product Type:Compact Camera
Sensor Size:1/2.33''

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:8
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/1600

Memory

Compact Flash Card: No
Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro: No
Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro: No
Memory Type:Internal + External
Micro Drive: No
Multimedia Card: No
SDXC Card: Yes
Secure Digital Card: Yes
Secure Digital High Capacity Card: Yes
XD Card: No

Recording

Aperture Priority: No
Face Detection Mode:Face Detection
Movie / Voice Recording:Movie + Voice
RAW Format: No
Serial Shot Mode: Yes
Shutter Priority: No
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