Introduction:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 forms a part of the compact & colorful trio cameras FP1, FP2 & FP3 released by Panasonic to allow the consumers to shoot in style without skimping on features and performance. Available in an impressive array of colors, the FP 1 features 40MB built-in memory and also offers support to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Features:

In spite of its ultra-compact body, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 packs a ton of features that are usually found in cameras of advanced level alone. Apart from still images, this camera holds good for shooting HD movies as well. Shoot high-definition videos in Motion JPEG format at 1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second.

Pros:

• The camera sports a CCD sensor of 12.1 megapixels resolution for rendering high quality images to the user. The camera promises to deliver 300 shots with one-time charging and it is also equipped with a special feature that warns you against using fake batteries.
• With 4x optical zoom LUMIX DC VARIO lens the FP1 brings to the fore the advantage of folded optics in the form of a lens unit that comprises 4 aspherical lenses and their 7 aspherical surfaces and one ED lens. Drag the zooming quotient of this camera up to a whopping 31.3x with the help of 7.8 x extra optical zoom provided.
• The 2.7” LCD screen of 230k resolution is big enough for the user to compose and review his pictures with ease as it promises 100% view coverage. The high-speed burst mode of this camera is slated around 5.5 frames per second and the shutter speed stands at 0.007 seconds.

Cons:

• The camera lacks a true optical viewfinder.
• Absence of full manual modes is a loss to the consumer.
• The FP1 fails to offer shutter-priority and aperture-priority options.

Pricing Range: Shell out just $118-$149 to make this impressive camera yours. Available in Silver, Grey, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, and Red & Pink!

Final Verdict: With ID-security feature laden batteries and an astonishing array of 25 scene modes Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 remains unrivalled in many aspects. Though the camera is jam-packed with features and options, it fails to give the much sought after manual control to the user. If you are fine with automated modes and features we don’t see any reason for you to shun this camera.