Panasonic's 2009 budget compact — 10.1MP CCD, stabilised 33-132mm 4x zoom, 2.5in LCD
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 was a budget point-and-shoot announced in April 2009 alongside the FS12 and FS42, sitting near the bottom of Panasonic's FS entry line. It was aimed at first-time buyers wanting a simple, slim, all-metal compact with Panasonic's Intelligent Auto features at a low price.
Specifications centred on a 10.1-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD and an optically stabilised 4x zoom covering 33-132mm equivalent. A 2.5-inch LCD handled framing, with images written to SD/SDHC cards and a small internal memory. Maximum stills resolution was 3648x2736, and the camera offered Panasonic's usual scene modes with fully automatic operation and a proprietary lithium-ion battery.
As an entry model the FS62 kept controls minimal: no manual exposure, no raw, just point-and-shoot simplicity in a slim metal shell. It suits buyers after a cheap CCD-era compact for casual snaps, and the stabilised lens gives it an edge over unstabilised budget rivals from the same year.
When buying used, confirm the proprietary battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included, since boxed examples are rare. Check the telescoping lens extends without error messages, inspect the LCD for cracks under the plastic window, and verify SD card reading. These sold cheaply new, so condition varies widely and many are listed untested.