Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62

usability, portability, price, performance, image quality

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

Excellent value ; Very compact ; Metal construction ; Optical image stabilisation ; Decent image quality

Slightly small screen ; Basic video recording ; Slightly slow autofocus ; Mediocre flash

With the kind of build quality, performance and image quality usually associated with cameras costing twice the price, the Panasonic Lumix FS62 represents possibly the best value for money of any current compact camera. A genuine bargain.

Value for money, performance, build quality, image quality

Small screen

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 proves that it is possible to get a good camera at a bargain price. With build quality, performance and results surpassing many cameras costing twice as much, the FS62 is outstanding value for money.

Picture quality - simple design - value for money

Start up and shutter lag times could be a bit faster

In my view it is hard to beat the Panasonic Lumix DMC FS62 when it comes to value for money. There are very few compromises made to keep the price down and this camera outperforms many much more expensive cameras.

Good image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto mode takes pleasing photos

No manual controls, poor high ISO performance, low resolution scene modes

Novice photographers can just set the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62R to Intelligent Auto and fire away without worrying about changing settings. It's reasonably priced, too.

Good image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto mode takes pleasing photos

No manual controls, poor high ISO performance, low resolution scene modes

Ease of use. Good optical quality. Bargain.

You can catch some of the buttons on the back of the camera while your taking a picture - a minor niggle, as you do get used to it.

Pictures taken in normal mode are good.

AI mode sometimes blurs the picture, difficult capturing moving objects.

Excellent picture quality, comfortable to handle and use, and is of a decent build quality.

Interface could be a little easier to understand for novices.

The IA facility is just fantastic, but you still have the manual settings if you want to experiment. The overall colour and quality of the images are really sharp. The macro setting is amazing, I took some incredible images of flowers which were so...

easy to use, takes good pictures, looks good, small and light