It is a good practice that cameras are not only keeping abreast of the latest in technology but also trends in photography. Perhaps this is the reason why the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1K comes with a 28mm wide angle setting, now that people are more inclined towards taking pictures of landscapes, which demands a powerful wide angle setting. Also, its 12.1 mp image sensing device and a reasonable good 5x zoom makes for a good bargain.
Design and FunctioningOne can always expect user friendly ergonomics from a company like Panasonic and the compact camera like the Lumix DMC-FH1K is no exception. Available in four colours black, metallic silver, bright pink and azure blue it comes with Panasonics signatory Lumix DC Vario lens, which is known for consistency of performance. It comes equipped with a mega Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function that allows the consumer to take pictures even when inside a moving vehicle. While most compact cameras have apertures that begin with a maximum of f3.5 to f3, the Lumix DMC-FH1K has a maximum opening of 2.8, which allows for better exposure even in slightly dimly lit conditions. Its still image settings are even more impressive they include Aerial Photo, Film Grain and Starry Sky along with the ones that normally come with a compact camera of such kind. Empowered with a 40MB internal memory and Panasonics signatory lens, this camera is worthy of serious thought, inspite of its price it is priced slightly higher than expected.
