Panasonic's 2008 slimline compact — 10MP CCD, 4x 30-120mm Leica lens, 3in screen, Mega OIS.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 was announced in January 2008 alongside the FS5 as an upper model in the budget slimline FS series. It offered a larger screen and slightly wider lens than the FS3 below it, aiming at point-and-shoot buyers who wanted Panasonic's Intelligent Auto system in a simple package.
It combined a 10.1-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD with a Leica-branded 4x zoom covering 30-120mm equivalent, stabilised by Mega OIS. The rear carried a 3.0-inch 230k-dot LCD with no optical viewfinder, about 50MB of internal memory supplemented SD/SDHC cards, and the Venus Engine IV processor helped the proprietary battery reach roughly 280 shots per charge. The body measured 94.5x57.1x22.9mm and weighed 154g loaded.
The FS20 suits casual shooters wanting a straightforward CCD-era compact with a decent screen; Intelligent Auto handles scene selection, and there are no manual exposure controls to learn. The 30mm wide end is handier than the 35mm starts of many rivals of the day, though low light remains a weak point for the small sensor.
Check the proprietary Panasonic battery and charger are present and the cell still holds charge, as these are the usual missing pieces. Test the zoom for smooth travel and absence of lens errors, inspect the large screen for scratches and bruising, and confirm SD cards mount. As with other CCD compacts of this age, review full-size samples for sensor lines or colour blotches.