Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS18 / DMC-FH5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

3

Pros:

Cons:

Poor AF performance in low light, No zoom while recording video, Lackluster image quality, Lacking 'fun' features of latest Canons.

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Last revision on February 18, 2013

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor AF performance in low light, No zoom while recording video, Lackluster image quality, Lacking 'fun' features of latest Canons

Expert reviews and ratings

Sometimes it's difficult differentiating between Lumix models at the entry-level point and shoot end of the spectrum, so similar are they - and in truth there's nothing much here that we haven't seen before from the brand, albeit with a...

By PhotographyBLOG on September 26, 2011

The Lumix is renowned for offering affordability and reliability, and the FS18 continues this tradition. It’s very easy to get big results from this tiny compact Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and...

By Digital Camera Buyer on May 23, 2011

Overall, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH5 is comfortable and also quite fun to use. It has a swag of useful scene modes and it even comes with software that allows you to upload still images to Facebook and videos to YouTube without actually visiting those...

By PC Advisor on May 23, 2011

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH5 is a decent camera for happy snaps, but it does struggle in bright conditions. However, it's comfortable to hold, simple to operate and has plenty of scene modes, many of which are fun to...

By Good Gear Guide on May 18, 2011

Unless you need a slimline, bare-bones camera, steer clear of the FH5 and get one of the many more pleasing options in the Lumix compact...

By CNET Australia on May 09, 2011

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS18 Review: OverviewPanasonic has released the Lumix DMC FS18 as a continuation of the successful Lumix DMC FS range of ultra compact cameras.The Lumix FS18 is equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmar Aspherical 4x optical zoom lens,...

By TechRadar on May 05, 2011

The headline feature of this latest Lumix FS / FH series is size, and especially thickness. A mere 19mm thick, it's very compact and very light, the kind of camera that could happily live in your shirt pocket or, as we've said, the back pocket...

By Camera Labs on May 01, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS18 is a great little camera. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, pocket sized camera that can take a good quality snapshot then this is one of the best cameras around. In terms of value for money this camera is hard...

By Cameras UK on May 01, 2011

Our overall opinion is that you won't encounter difficulties in using the Lumix DMC-FH5 camera, only if your hands are too big for the petite camera. The image quality is great, colors are natural and crisp and come with a handful of features that...

By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

Based on its performance scores, the Panasonic FH5 is an average point-and-shoot. Colors are accurate, noise is well controlled, and resolution is acceptable. It’s nothing special, but as a cheap, easy camera built for the most casual of...

By DigitalCameraInfo on November 03, 2011

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