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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8
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alaScore 87

229 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 229 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the price and image quality are overall positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the price and image quality are on the whole positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and price. The performance and portability also get good reviews.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Digital Camera Review

 

Daniel Bell reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45, a digital compact camera with a bright f/2.5 5x optical zoom lens.

Bright f/2.5 lens; Compact metal body; Can shoot a 7fps, albeit at 3 megapixels; Images have good colour reproduction; Decent noise performance up to and including ISO 800; Battery lasted longer than expected

Purple fringing quite common

Aug, 2012
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Panasonic DMC FS45

 

Panasonic DMC FT2081/100

Picture quality, small size, Extra Zoom feature, 3 inch LCD screen, High Definition movies

Some wide angle shots

If your are looking for a no fuss pocket sized digital camera that can take a decent snapshot then the Panasonic Lumix DMC FS45 is a good choice. When it comes to picture quality it is able to match or better its main rivals. The features it offers...

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Preview

 

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 is one of two new FH-series cameras announced at CES today. Though the FH6 is slightly more compact and more than likely cheaper, the FH8 boasts a variety of upgrades over its sibling digicam, most notably a larger...

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 is an affordable ultra-compact camera with a 16 megapixel sensor, a 5x 24-120mm Leica lens with a fast aperture of f/2.5 at the wide-angle setting, Mega OIS image stabiliser, speedy auto-focus and a variety of special...

Years ago, when Panasonic stepped into the digital camera market, their cameras were cutting edge and the retro design was unbelievably sexy. Since then they've lost the retro feel and gone for something more up to date. Not a big deal as the camera...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Digit Digital Cameras (digit.in)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Digital Camera Review, Tech Specs, Price.

 

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 is a new Digital Camera that has been currently launched.This camera is featured with 16.1MP and a 24-120mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens.

• MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) for Suppressing Hand-shake Blur ; • Bright F2.5 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT Lens from 24mm Ultra Wide-angle ; • Sonic Speed AF and HD Video Recording in MP4 Format ; • Built-in Flash ; • Mono Microphone / Speaker ;...

• Interface not as intuitive as it could be ; • Shorter zoom range than some similar cameras ; • No manual shutter speed/aperture control ; • No touch screen

Going through the overall Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Digital Camera Review clearly shows us that it is featured with loads of latest functions that are must in a next generation cameras. This versatile camera is sure to become a craze among the consumers...

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45

 

Picture quality,ease of use and good functions with an simple to use menu

none

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45

 

well build. good picture quality. good value for money

nothing specific for the price paid

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45

 

sleek stylish easy to use with plenty of features

only bad point it didnt come with a free case to protect all its shinyness

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45

 

Good quality pictures and easy to use

Battery life is very poor. We bought this camera to replace an old lumix and it needs recharging much more often which is annoying as we use it for the business. The opening part to attach the lead to the computer to upload the pictures is poor and...

Jan, 2013
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