Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FS11 — 14.1MP CCD compact with stabilised 28-140mm equivalent zoom, sold as FH3 in the US
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11 was announced in January 2010 at the top of the budget FS series of slim compacts, above the 12-megapixel DMC-FS10. The FS11 is the UK and European designation; in North America the same camera was sold as the Lumix DMC-FH3.
It combines a 14.1-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD with a 28mm wide-angle 5x zoom (28-140mm equivalent, f/2.8-6.9) stabilised by Mega O.I.S. The Venus Engine IV processor supports 720p Motion JPEG video at 30fps, the LCD is a 2.7-inch 230,000-dot panel with Intelligent LCD brightness control, shutter speeds reach 1/1600, and storage is on SD/SDHC cards.
As a point-and-shoot it majors on convenience: the 28mm wide end and optical stabilisation cover most family and travel situations, while Intelligent Auto handles the settings. Cramming 14 megapixels onto a small CCD means fine detail smears at higher ISO settings, so it performs best in daylight.
Confirm the proprietary battery still holds charge and the correct charger is present, since replacements are aftermarket-only today. Zoom through the full range checking for lens errors, inspect the screen for scratches and pressure marks, and take a test shot of a plain bright surface to reveal CCD blemishes or smear lines.