The Fun of Photography in the High Definition Era
All Lumix cameras can take 16:9 HD (high-definition) quality photos that perfectly fit a wide-screen HDTV for full-screen viewing. You can enjoy slideshow of photos taken with the camera in stunning HD quality by inserting an SDHD/SD memory card in to the SDHC/SD card slot with the VIERA HDTV (VIERA Image Viewer).

The new DMC-FS33 and FS30 even record dynamic HD movie* in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). It is also possible not only to watch the movie on PC but also to upload it on YouTube with the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO ver.5.0.

*Use a card with SD Speed Class* with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. For Europe, motion images can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes.

28mm Wide Angle lens with Powerful 8x Optical Zoom
The 14.1-megapixel DMC-FS33 and FS30 package a newly developed 28mm wide-angle* high quality LUMIX lens with powerful 8x optical zoom into a slim, compact body. Comprising 9 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 0.6213 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet achieving exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 16.9x (473 mm1) by taking advantage of the high resolution CCD.

The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features advanced signal processing technology for rendering high quality images. Featured in the DMC-FS33 and FS30, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.006 second and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities together with the sonic speed AF (auto focus) that lets you lock on the subject minimum 0.35 second^ and the short startup time of approx. 0.97 second.

The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the new models record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash`. Despite its outstanding performance, the high performance engine is also superior in its energy efficiency and features a long battery life up to 300 shots (CIPA) per a single charge.

*35mm camera equivalent
^At wide-end, using 1-area AF
`In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording

Take Great Photos Effortlessly thanks to The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode
Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of mis-shots. MEGA O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO control prevents moving subject to be blurred by optimizing the shutter speed and ISO setting, to render sharp, clear images whatever the shooting situation is. Human faces are captured in focus and appropriate exposure with Face Detection. Unwanted red-eyes are digitally corrected and backlight compensation automatically activates if this happens.

Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects whichever of 6 scene modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and newly added Sunset - that best suits the shooting situation. The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before pressing the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from far moving subjects, because the focus is always near the subject and the AF time is minimized.

The user can activate all of these useful, convenient shooting-assist functions by simply pressing a dedicated iA button on the top of the camera. All these make the FS33 and FS30 the ultimate, super-versatile automatic camera for capturing clear, beautiful, mistake-free photos with ease.

Large, Intelligent LCD for Easy Shooting and Playback
The new models incorporate an easy-to-see, 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by Max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy. The High-angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.

For those looking for the ultimate sleek experience, the FS33 boasts a newly adopted static sensor type 3.0-inch touch screen LCD for easy, intuitive control. With the four major operation buttons in addition to the touch screen, this hybrid operation is straightforward. Touch operation is smooth and effortless both when recording and playing back images. In recording mode, once you compose the frame, all you have to do is touch the area you wish to focus before pressing the shutter button halfway. In playback mode, you can drag the image across the screen with a finger to browse the collection of photos as you flip over the pages of the book.