The DMC-FS15’s 2.7-inch LCD has a total of 230,000 dots for high resolution. It features the Intelligent LCD function. Under bright sunlight, the Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness in 9 steps according to the ambient light intensity. In dimly lit locations, it adjusts the frame rate of live images in 2 steps according to the ambient darkness. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes approx. 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient.

The bigger picture with the Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR wide angle lens

The 12.1-megapixel DMC- FS15 packages a 29mm wide-angle* Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 5x optical zoom into a slim, compact body. Comprising 7 elements in 6 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver an exceptional optical performance.

The zoom ratio can be extended up to 9.8x (294mm*) in 3megapixel resolution mode with minimal deterioration thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom.  By using the central part of the CCD, this powerful zooming function allows you to easily capture and magnify distant subjects. 

High Performance Venus Engine IV
The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features advanced signal processing technology for rendering high quality images.

Featured in the DMC- FS15, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.006 seconds and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode,**it fires off an incredible 5.5 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,***which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full.

The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-FS15 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.**

Look at me!

The DMC-FS15 incorporates an easy-to-see, large, 2.7-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy.

The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.

The Sound of Music
To increase your enjoyment when playing back your images, the FS15 provides slideshows complete with music. Just select the pictures you want to show and choose the mood that best matches your selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, and you'll get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments to the newly added speaker.

Additionally, all Lumix cameras can take 1920x1080 pixel high-definition quality photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV. Panasonic has long focused on making photography more enjoyable, such as by letting people view their images easily on a Panasonic Viera TV with Viera Image Viewer (internal SD card slot).

Not forgetting motion pictures, the FS15 can record WVGA**** (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA 640 x 480). The WVGA***** motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) TV perfectly to offer impressive viewing.

The Fun of Photography

Technically specified, yet remaining easy to use – the new FS15 features a variety of features to expand the fun and convenience for users. For example, the user can select from among several icons for the camera to use for indicating when the subject is in focus. In addition to the conventional dot, a flower, car and several other new shapes are available. The FS15 also adds a new “Photo Frame” mode. It lets the user put attractive borders around the photo. When printed, the photos look like postcards in picture frames, making them ideal as presents. With the My Scene setting, the user can assign up to two specific scene modes, which you use most often, and switch instantly to those modes when desired.

The minimum shooting distance has been shortened to 3cm in the FS15 – great for macro shots. Using the digital Zoom Macro function, the user can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible with the wide-angle setting, and capture dramatic close ups.

5 x Optical Zoom
The DMC-FS15 packages a 29mm Wide Angle Lens which captures a wider area than a standard 35mm lens., 5x optical zoom, Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with f2.8 brightness into a slim, compact body. Comprising seven elements in six groups, including three aspherical lenses, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver an exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 9.8x.

Leica DC Lens
The Leica DC lens inherits both its name and its outstanding quality from Leica Camera AG, maker of lenses renowned in the film camera world for their superb performance and compact size. This sophisticated lens system includes 3 aspherical lenses to compensate for spherical aberration. And each features an advanced multi-coating process that is applied to lens surfaces to help prevent fogging caused by flare and ghosts caused by excessive light.

Intelligent Auto
Just press the iA button, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest, automatically activating six detection and correction functions.

These include:

• MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) helps prevent blurring when the camera shakes.
• Intelligent ISO Controlhelps prevent blurring caused by subject motion.
• Intelligent Scene Selectorselects the optimal scene mode for the situation.
• Intelligent Exposureadjusts the brightness of dark areas in the image.
• Face Detection AF/AE helps deliver clear portraits.
• AF Tracking locks the focus onto your moving subject.

2.7" LCD Screen
The DMC-FS7 incorporate an easy-to-see, large, 2.7-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations.

Macro Zoom
Using the digital zoom function, you can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible with the wide-angle setting, and capture dramatic close-ups.

Photo Frame Mode
In Photo Frame mode, you can compose your shot while displaying one of the frames registered in the camera. This is a quick, easy way to produce photos with attractive borders.

Technical Specifications for Panasonic DMC FS15
Optics
Camera Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Colour Filter
Aperture	F3.3 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T))
Optical Zoom	5x
Focal Length	f=5.2-26.0mm (29-145mm in 35mm equiv.)
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	6.1x (4:3 / 8M), 7.8x (4:3 / 5M), 9.8x (under 3M)
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 7 elements in 6 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Optical Image Stabilizer	MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
Digital Zoom	4x / ( Max. 20.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) / (Max.39.1x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
Focus Range Display	Yes
AF Assist Lamp	Yes
Focus	Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (Always On)
AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt
Shutter Speed	8-1/2000 sec / Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Recording
Optical Image Stabilizer	Yes
Intelligent ISO Control	Yes
Face Detection	Yes
Intelligent Scene Selector	Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
Intelligent Exposure	Yes
AF Tracking	Yes
Digital Red Eye Correction	Yes
iA Direct Button	Yes
File Format	Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Mode Switch	[Recording] / [Playback]
Mode Button	Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture
Still Picture Scene Mode	Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, / Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, / Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, / Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain, Photo Frame
Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-Resolution Image, 1.8 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting	1.7 frames/sec
Motion Picture Recording	[4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [16:9] WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
Exposure	Program AE
Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Backlight Compensation	Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing	'+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple
ISO Sensitivity	Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
Aspect Ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
Still Picture Recording	[4:3] 4000 x 3000(12M)/ 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4000 x 2672(10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / [16:9] 4000 x 2248(9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)
Image Quality	Fine / Standard
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame mode）
Quick Menu	Yes
Colour Mode	Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Composition Guide line	Yes (1 pattern)
Auto Review	1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume	No / No
Zoom Macro	Yes
Orientation Detector	Yes
Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
Self Timer	2sec / 10sec
Focus Icon Select	Yes
Playback
Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favourites Playback
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
Calender Display / Dual-Image Playback	Yes / No
Set Favorites / Rotate Image	Yes / No
Playback Motion Picture	Yes (Motion JPEG)
Slideshow Mode	All Still Images / Favourites / Category / BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
Delete Image	Single / Multi / All / All except Favourites
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling	Yes / Yes / No / No
Copy / Title Edit/ Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favourites / DPOF
Setup
OSD language	Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Travel Date / World Time	Yes / Yes
Others
LCD Monitor	2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-Angle LCD
Built-in-Flash	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
Built-in-Memory	approx. 50MB
Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
Interface	AV Output (NTSC/PAL or NTSC only) / USB2.0 High speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
General
Power	ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.)	330 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Included Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / USB Driver, QuickTime
Standard Accessories	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery case / AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable / Hand Strap, CD-ROM
Dimensions(W x H x D)	97.0 x 54.4 x 21.7 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.85 in)
Weight	Approx. 116g (0.26 lb) Approx. 138g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.3 lb)