Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)
- Optical Zoom 4x; Extra Optical Zoom 4.9x, 6.3x, 7.8x / 4x Digital Zoom / 4x optical has focal length of 35-140mm in 35mm equiv
- Optical Image Stabilizer-2 MEGA O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) Photo and Movie modes
- Focus Range Display / AF Metering / Focus – Normal / Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF (Always On) / AF Assist Lamp
- ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
- White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
- Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, High-speed Burst, Photo Frame mode
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Point & Shoot Digital Camera – 12.1 Megapixel – 2.70″ Active Matrix TFT Color LCD – Black DMC-FP1K Digital Cameras
List Price: $ 149.95
Price: $ 149.95
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Neat little camera,
This is a great little camera to carry around for capturing images that come up while driving along or visiting somewhere. I have a Nikon SLR that I use for planned photographs, but this is a great camera to carry around for picture opportunities that pop up unexpectedly. It is small and very easy to use, and it has a rechargable battery that seems to have a very long cycle between charges. It uses a SDHC card that holds more pictures than you are likely to take before you download them, and the image quality is very good.
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|Consumer Reports Best Buy,
I bought this camera solely on Consumer Reports ratings. I wanted a slim camera to carry in my pocket at parties, events, etc. with friends. I am not doing any “professional” photos, just fun pics. This camera is AWESOME!!! It is about $100 cheaper than comparable Nikon and Sony cameras, it does great with night pics, some movement, etc. I post all my party pics on FB and everyone talks about how good they turned out. I LOVE this camera!! Can’t be beat for the price! Consumer Reports knows what they were talking about. 🙂
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|Good, but look a little higher!,
This camera is overall pretty good and has a competitive MSRP. However, be sure to consider the older but higher-end Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. When Panasonic came out with the new FP1 and FP3 (the touchscreen version of the FP1), I was hoping they would be the same as the well-reviewed FP8 but with an improved look and a lens cover. Well, I was slightly disappointed.
Let’s forget the gimmicky touchscreen FP3 and compare the FP1 to the FP8. The FP1 is $40 cheaper than the FP8 regarding market price (as of when I wrote this review) but it has:
-0.6x less zoom (4.0x rather than 4.6x)
-Mega OIS rather than Power OIS (Panasonic claims Power is 2x better, maybe dubious)
-No wide-angle lens (35mm rather than 28mm)
-80 shots less per battery charge (300 rather than 380)
-No zoom during video recording
Personally, that last drawback breaks the deal for me as I need the best video recording experience possible (and I’ve found that the FP8 has THE best 720p quality in point-and-shoot cameras under $200). But it’s up to you on whether those drawbacks are worth the $40 savings.
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