Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 (Lumix DMC-FS22 / Lumix DMC-FS22)
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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FH7 digital compact camera features a Leica 4x zoom lens starting at 28mm and 720p HD video recording. The 16MP FH7 comes with a similar feature set to the previously released DMC-FH5 but boasts a 3" touch-sensitive LCD screen. In out tests, we found that the FH7 is a perfectly capable camera, which combines impressively hassle-free handling with impressively reliable metering and white balance systems. You shouldn't expect to make large prints but if you're just looking for a capable point-and-shoot the FH7 is definitely worth considering.
| Body type | Compact |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–112 mm |
| Max aperture | F3.1–6.5 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 230,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 sec |
| Format | Motion JPEG |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.75″) |
| GPS | None |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 is a well-made, easy to use camera which is capable of delivering great pictures with a minimum of fuss. Image quality is very good in optimal conditions, but even when the light gets low, the FH7 can deliver acceptable results.
Good for: Grab and social shots, and carry-everywhere photography, where a long zoom or manual control aren't necessary.
Not so good for: Anything more critical, where the FH7's relatively low detail resolution at high ISOs, or restricted manual control, might be problematic.
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