Panasonic Digital Camera LUMIX FS Series
Expands Its Line-up for More Variety of Choice
Panasonic is pleased to announce that the simple and stylish LUMIX FS series expands its line-up by adding new DMC-FS12, FS62 and FS42 responding to the market demand.
DMC-FS12
- 12.1-megapixel high resolution imaging and extended battery life of 330 pictures. (CIPA)
- 4x optical zoom (Max 7.8x in 3-megapixel recording using Extra Optical Zoom) F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens.
- iA (Intelligent Auto) mode including MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection with Digital Red-eye Correction.
- 2.7-inch 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD.
- WVGA (848x480), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) at 30 fps movie recording.
- Photo editing and organizing software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 featuring Face Recognition bundled.
DMC-FS62
- 10.1-megapixel high resolution imaging and extended battery life of 370 pictures. (CIPA)
- 4x optical zoom (Max 7.1x in 3-megapixel recording using Extra Optical Zoom) F2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens.
- iA (Intelligent Auto) mode including MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection with Digital Red-eye Correction.
- 2.5-inch 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD.
- WVGA (848x480), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) at 30 fps movie recording.
- Photo editing and organizing software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 featuring Face Recognition bundled.
DMC-FS42
- 10.1-megapixel high resolution imaging and extended battery life of 390 pictures. (CIPA)
- 4x optical zoom (Max 7.1x in 3-megapixel recording using Extra Optical Zoom) F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens.
- Auto Scene mode including Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection.
- 2.5-inch 230,000-dot clear LCD.
- WVGA (848x480), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) at 30 fps movie recording.
- Photo editing and organizing software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 featuring Face Recognition bundled.
Specifications
DMC-FS12: S-Silver, K-Black, A-Blue, P-Pink, G-Green
DMC-FS62: S-Silver, K-Black, R-Red, A-Blue, P-Pink
DMC-FS42: S-Silver, K-Black, P-Pink
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX colors that are available in your market.
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Specifications and features
| DMC-FS12 / DMC-FS62 / DMC-FS42 |
| Metrics |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
FS12: 97.0 x 54.4 x 21.7 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.85 in)
FS62: 97.0 x 54.4 x 21.2 mm (3.82 x 2.14 x 0.84 in)
FS42: 97.6 x 55.4 x 22.3 mm (3.84 x 2.18 x 0.88 in) |
Weight |
FS12: Approx. 117g (0.26 lb), approx. 139g with battery and SD Memory Card (0.31 lb)
FS62: Approx. 115g (0.25 lb), approx. 137g with battery and SD Memory Card (0.3 lb)
FS42: Approx. 112g (0.25 lb), approx. 134g with battery and SD Memory Card (0.3 lb) |
| Optics | Pixels | Camera Effective Pixels |
FS12: 12.1 megapixels
FS62 / FS42: 10.1 megapixels |
| CCD | Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter |
FS12: 1/2.33-inch / 12.7 total megapixels
FS62 / FS42: 1/2.5-inch / 10.35 total megapixels
Primary Color Filter |
| Lens | Aperture |
F2.8 - 5.9 / 2-step (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 16 (T)) |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Focal Length | FS12: f=5.5 - 22.0mm (31 - 124mm in 35mm equiv.)
FS62 / FS42: f=5.5 - 22.0mm (33 - 132mm in 35mm equiv.) |
| Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) | FS12: 4.9x (4:3 / 8M), 6.3x (4:3 / 5M), 7.8x (under 3M)
FS62 / FS42: 5.7x (4:3 / 5M), 7.1x (under 3M) |
| Lens | FS12 / FS42: LUMIX DC VARIO
6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lenses / 4 aspherical surfaces)
FS62: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lenses / 4 aspherical surfaces) |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | FS12 / FS62: MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
FS42: - |
Digital Zoom | 4x
(Max. 16.0x combined with optical zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)
FS12: (Max. 31.2x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
FS62 / FS42: (Max. 28.4x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
| Focus | Focusing Area |
FS12 / FS62:
Normal: Wide 50cm - infinity
Macro / Intelligent Auto: Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm – infinity
FS42:
Normal: Wide 50cm - infinity
Macro / Auto Scene: Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity |
| Focus Range Display | Yes |
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes |
| Focus |
Normal / Macro, Quick AF (Always ON) |
| AF Metering | Face / Multi (9-area) / 1-area |
| Shutter | Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 sec
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec |
| Recording |
| iA |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | FS12 / FS62: Photo & Movie
FS42: - |
| Intelligent ISO Control | Photo |
| Face Detection | Photo |
| Intelligent Scene Selector | Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro) |
| Digital Red Eye Correction | FS12 / FS62: Photo
FS42: - |
| iA Direct Button | FS12 / FS62: Yes
FS42: - |
| File | File Format |
Still picture: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)
Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Interface | Mode Switch | [Recording] / [Playback] |
| Recording Modes |
| Mode Button |
FS12 / FS62:
Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture
FS42:
Auto Scene Mode, Normal Picture, SCN, Motion Picture |
| Still Picture Scene Mode | FS12 / FS62:
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, Film Grain, Photo Frame
FS42:
Portrait, Soft Skin, 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 |
| Continuous Shooting Mode |
FS12:
Full-resolution image: 1.8 frames/sec
Max. 5 images (Standard Mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode)
Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 5 frames/sec (Recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
FS62 / FS42:
Full-resolution image, 2.3 frames/sec
Max. 5 images (Standard Mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode)
Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 6 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, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
16:9
WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
| Exposure Parameters |
| Exposure | Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation |
1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV |
| Backlight Compensation |
FS12 / FS62:
Yes (Only in Intelligent Auto Mode)
FS42:
Yes (Automatic) |
| Auto (AE) Bracketing |
FS12 / FS62:
+/- 1/3 EV ~1 EV step, 3 frames
FS42:
- |
| Light Metering |
Intelligent Multiple |
| ISO Sensitivity |
FS12 / FS62:
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
FS42:
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000
High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Image Parameters | Aspect Ratio |
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 |
| Still Picture Recording |
FS12:
4:3
4,000 x 3,000 (12M) / 3,264 x 2,448 (8M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,920 (5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,536 (3M EZ) / 1,600 x 1,200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)
3:2
4,000 x 2,672 (10.5M) / 3,264 x 2,176 (7M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,712 (4.5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,360 (2.5M EZ)
16:9
4,000 x 2,248 (9M) / 3,264 x 1,840 (6M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,440 (3.5M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,080 (2M EZ)
FS62 / FS42:
4:3
3,648 x 2,736 (10M) / 3,072 x 2,304 (7M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,920 (5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,536 (3M EZ) / 1,600 x 1,200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)
3:2
3,648 x 2,432 (9M) / 3,072 x 2,048 (6M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,712 (4.5M EZ) / 2,048 x 1,360 (2.5M EZ)
16:9
3,648 x 2,056 (7.5M) / 3,072 x 1,728 (5.5M EZ) / 2,560 x 1,440 (3.5M EZ) / 1,920 x 1,080 (2M EZ) |
| Image Quality |
Fine / Standard |
| White Balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
Selectable at
FS12 / FS62: Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Photo Frame Mode
FS42: Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst Mode |
| Quick Menu |
Yes |
| Color Mode |
Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm |
| Others |
| Composition Guide line |
Yes (1 pattern) |
| Auto Review |
1 sec, 2 sec, Hold, Zoom |
Zoom Macro |
FS12 / FS62: Yes
FS42: - |
| Orientation Detector |
FS12 / FS62: Yes
FS42: - |
| Scene Mode Help Screen |
Yes |
Self Timer |
2 sec / 10 sec |
| Focus Icon Select |
FS12 / FS62: Yes
FS42: - |
| Playback |
| Display |
| Playback Mode |
FS12 / FS62:
Normal playback, Slideshow, Category playback, Favorites playback
FS42:
Normal playback, Slideshow, Favorites playback |
| Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback |
12, 30-thumbnails / Max. 16x |
| Calendar Display |
Yes |
| Set Favorites |
Yes |
| Playback Motion Picture |
Yes (Motion JPEG) |
| Slideshow Mode | FS12 / FS62:
All still images / Favorites / Category
BGM effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
FS42:
All still images / Favorites
BGM effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) |
| Delete | Delete Image | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites |
| Edit |
DPOF Print Setting /
Set Protection | >Yes / Yes |
Resize / Trim | >FS12 / FS62: Yes / Yes
FS42: Yes / - |
| Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
| Setup | 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
*Varies depending on the sales area. |
| Travel Date / World Time | Yes / Yes |
| Others |
| Monitor | LCD Monitor | FS12: 2.7" TFT screen LCD display (230K dots)
Field of view: Approx. 100% Intelligent LCD, High-angle Mode
FS62: 2.5" TFT screen LCD display (230K dots)
Field of view: Approx. 100% Intelligent LCD, High-angle Mode
FS42: 2.5" TFT screen LCD display (230K dots)
Field of view: Approx. 100% |
| Flash | Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced OFF
0.3 - 6.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0 m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
| Media |
| Recording Media | Built-in memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
| Built-in-Memory |
Approx. 50MB |
| Audio | Microphone / Speaker | Mono / Yes |
| Interface | Interface | AV output (NTSC/PAL or NTSC only) / USB2.0 Full speed,
DC input (Requires optional DC Coupler) |
| Power |
| Power |
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)
AC Adapter (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional, requires DC Coupler) |
Battery life (Approx.) |
FS12: 330 pictures (CIPA Standard)*
FS62: 370 pictures (CIPA Standard)*
FS42: 390 pictures (CIPA Standard)* |
| Standard Package |
Included Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, USB Driver, QuickTime |
Standard Accessories | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case,
AV Cable*, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable,
Strap, CD-ROM
(*Depends on region.) |
*Based on the CIPA standard. Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on**; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).
**For the DMC-FS12 and DMC-FS62, the number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.
*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
*The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.
*YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
*This unit is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using a SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
*The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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