The Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 is an entry-level digital compact from Panasonic's budget F-series, announced in early 2010 to give casual photographers simple point-and-shoot operation at a low price.
It uses a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor sized around 1/2.33 inch, a 4x optical zoom lens starting at a 28mm equivalent wide angle with a maximum aperture around f/2.8, a 2.7-inch LCD with 230,000 dots, 720p HD movie recording, 9-point autofocus with face detection, and storage to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards plus built-in memory.
The 28mm wide end is generous for a camera in this budget tier, useful for interiors and group photos, while Intelligent Auto mode takes over scene and exposure decisions for users who want a fully automatic experience.
Used prices are low given its entry-level spec; check the zoom lens for smooth extension and any grinding noise, confirm the LCD is free of dead pixels, and test the battery's remaining capacity, as these budget compacts often saw hard everyday use.