Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 / DMC-FS18

usability, price, portability, performance, size

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

portability, usability, design, battery, size

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

iA mode works very well ; Price ; Ease of use ; Size ; Image quality

No dedicated Movie button for instant switching ; Maximum ISO 1600 ; You Tube / Facebook software is Windows only

The FS18 is ideal for those looking to give young teenagers or older family members an introduction to digital photography

Overall, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH5 is comfortable and also quite fun to use. It has a swag of useful scene modes and it even comes with software that allows you to upload still images to Facebook and videos to YouTube without actually visiting those...

The Lumix is renowned for offering affordability and reliability, and the FS18 continues this tradition. It's very easy to get big results from this tiny compact

Good controls and comfortable to use ; Easy to operate ; Good focusing performance

LCD screen struggles in bright conditions ; Can't handle highlights properly ; No ISO limiting

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH5 is a decent camera for happy snaps, but it does struggle in bright conditions. However, it's comfortable to hold, simple to operate and has plenty of scene modes, many of which are fun to use.

Ultra Compact, easy to carry ; iAuto makes it easy for anyone to shoot ; Huge 16-Megapixel image ; Excellent image quality for a compact camera ; Very good shooting performance ; Outstanding camera for under $150

Battery Life is short-lived ; Can be difficult for large hands to hold on to and operate ; Small, weak flash ; No HDMI output for HD movies

The Panasonic Lumix FH5 is a high-quality ultra-compact digicam. With good performance, excellent image quality and a price tag under $150, this is a camera worth considering if you are on a budget. Read more in our

Good controls and comfortable to use ; Easy to operate ; Good focusing performance

LCD screen struggles in bright conditions ; Can't handle highlights properly ; No ISO limiting

Sometimes it's difficult differentiating between Lumix models at the entry-level point and shoot end of the spectrum, so similar are they - and in truth there's nothing much here that we haven't seen before from the brand, albeit with a lower pixel...

Affordable entry-level camera; Accurate color performance

No distinguishing qualities; Cheap design

Based on its performance scores, the Panasonic FH5 is an average point-and-shoot. Colors are accurate, noise is well controlled, and resolution is acceptable. It’s nothing special, but as a cheap, easy camera built for the most casual of photographers,...