Testseek.com have collected 18 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 / DMC-FH20 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 / DMC-FH20.
July 2010
(79%)
18 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Fairly priced; decent build quality; easy to use and responsive; consistent results; diminutive size
Boxy design; zoom stays fixed once video recording has commenced; no HDMI output
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 is a competent compact camera, with an 8x zoom. There's nothing revolutionary about it, but it lets you point, shoot and get decent results with minimal fuss....
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS30 is a small digital camera offering some extra zoom compared to most models. I think this camera does an excellent job offering impressive picture quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS30 is a compact digital camera offering s...
A little too light, Screen could be nicer, Not the most desirable design
The megapixel wars are over, or so they say.In the ferocious market for sub-£200 compact cameras, precious few have a pixel count higher than 12 million.The Canon 980IS has 14.7 megapixels but the Panasonic Lumix FS30 is joining otherwise rare compan...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20K ($179 list)—not to be confused with the brand new Lumix DMC-GF2—is a compact camera that "can easily go wherever you do," according to the company. This consumer camera comes equipped with a 14.1 megapixel optical sensor, ...
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 is a compact sub $180 camera having 8x zoom wide angle lens, HD movie capture, and .. well, nothing else. That is all you get; I am not complaining but this is pretty basic camera made for entry level users. The photo quality a...
So apart from the smaller screen, lack of touch panel operation, and slightly different button layout at the back, the Panasonic FS33 and FS30 are one camera and the same, with a modest price difference. For a manufacturer's suggested £179.99 and with...
8x stabilized optical zoom, Dedicated Intelligent Auto mode button, Fast and accurate scene recognition, Good low light performance.
Dated styling with switches, Poor flash performance, Poor menu design, No zoom while filming video.
A 14 megapixel sensor, 8x optical zoom and HD video recording capabilities are features that you'd normally expect to have to dig deep into your pocket for, so there's no question the Panasonic Lumix FS30 / FH20 represents excellent value for money. B...
28-224mm eq. lens is wide with surprising telephoto reach, Compact form factor, Very simple control layout, Decent 2.7-inch LCD screen rated 230K dots, Auto Power LCD mode, Good overall color, 720p HD video at 30 fps, Good printed results with low ISOs...
Image corners are pretty soft, Entire image soft at full telephoto, Strong barrel distortion at wide-angle, moderate pincushion at telephoto, Moderate to high chromatic aberration, Mushy images at higher ISOs, Slower AF times than competition, Few manu...
For a basic tote-anywhere camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 is a good option especially since it's readily available for less than $175 at legitimate online retailers. It's extremely compact but has an 8x optical zoom that starts out at a nice 28mm ...
The FS30 takes good pictures at almost all its main ISO settings, and is fast to boot, With zero shutter lag to speak of, getting the shot you want is simple and reliable, There’s also plenty to like about the video mode, which provides crisp deta...
A better TFT would be ideal – either larger or brighter. The 160g weight can also make the FS30 feel a little welterweight for our liking, although happily this doesn’t have much of an impact on the sharpness of your shots thanks to the capabl...
The FS30 did well under challenging test conditions – below ISO 800 its images are excellent, and even a stop beyond it’s possible to get usable shots as long as you exercise care.It also ticks all the important feature boxes – optical s...
Abstract: One of the many point and shoot cameras announced at CES 2010 was the Panasonic FH20. I spent a little while at CES checking out the new camera and its siblings.The FH20 is at the top end of the new cameras in the FH lineup. The other new cameras, th...
