Panasonic's 2011 slim compact — 16MP CCD, 4x 28-112mm, 720p video; sold as FH5 in the US
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS18 was announced in January 2011 as one of the top models of the budget FS ultra-compact line, and was sold in North America as the Lumix DMC-FH5. It shares its platform with the 14-megapixel FS16/FH2 but carries a higher-resolution sensor.
It uses a 16-megapixel 1/2.33in CCD with a stabilised Leica-branded 4x zoom of 28-112mm equivalent from f/3.1. Sensitivity runs ISO 100-1600 (to 6400 in High Sensitivity mode), shutter speeds from 8 to 1/1600 sec (60 sec in Starry Sky mode), the LCD is 2.7in, and it records 720p HD video at 24fps. It is 19mm thick and about 120g loaded.
It works as a slim everyday snapshot camera for beginners and casual travel use, with Intelligent Auto handling scene selection. The very high pixel count on a small CCD means noise climbs quickly past base ISO, so it is happiest in good light.
Check the proprietary battery still holds charge and a charger is present, that the lens is free of the stuck-barrel faults common to pocket zooms, and that the screen is unscratched. US-market bodies are badged FH5 — the same camera, so either name is a valid match when comparing prices.