New Panasonic FS5 and FS3

The FS3 had been leaked earlier today (Panasonic dpreview forum), but after a search at Amazon we've found a sister model, the Panasonic FS5.

These are a more entry-level tier spun off the FX-series, which wants to move on up in terms of prestige and features.




Panasonic FS5

10mp sensor

4x optical zoom starts at 33mm/f3.8

Note the "Advanced Optical Image Stabilization" instead of "MegaOIS" (branding strategy or is this different stabilization technology?)

2.5" LCD

Venus Engine IV

face detection, intelligent scene selection

Price: $250


Panasonic FS3

8mp sensor

3x optical zoom starts at 33mm/f3.8

Note the "Advanced Optical Image Stabilization" instead of "MegaOIS" (branding strategy or is this different stabilization technology?)

2.5" LCD

Venus Engine IV

face detection, intelligent scene selection

optional marine case: DMW-MCFS5

Price: $200