Slim Panasonic compact with Leica 8x stabilised zoom, quality pocket photography with wide-angle start.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35 is a slim compact digital camera from 2011 featuring a 16.1-megapixel sensor with an 8x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom and Mega O.I.S. stabilisation. The Leica-branded zoom provides better optical quality than typical budget compacts, covering 27-216mm equivalent in a slim body.
The 8x zoom range with 27mm wide start provides versatile coverage from wide-angle through to useful telephoto. The Mega O.I.S. stabilisation compensates for camera shake essential at the 216mm telephoto end, and Panasonic's Venus Engine processor handles noise reduction and colour processing for natural output.
Build quality is slim and elegant with a metal-finish body that fits easily in a pocket. The 3-inch touchscreen provides intuitive control, and Intelligent Auto mode detects scenes and optimises settings automatically. HD video recording at 720p adds video capability.
The FS35 has minimal used market value but offers quality Leica-branded optics and stabilisation in a slim pocket camera. The 8x zoom and wide-angle start provide more versatility than basic compacts, and the Leica lens heritage ensures optical quality above the cheapest alternatives.