Panasonic also announced two new models to their LUMIX FS-line of digital cameras last week – the DMC-FS7 and DMC-FS15. Designed for beginner to advanced users, these new models combine easy operations with a slim/sleek look which you can easily pocket wherever you go. Here’s what you need to know about the new digicams.

The DMC-FS15 features the following:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 29mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 5x optical zoom
• Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) includes AF tracking, Intelligent Exposure, Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Face Detection.
• AF tracking allows the user to lock focus on a moving subject
• Intelligent Exposure helps capture natural looking images by “suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights”
• 50MB internal memory
• SD/SDHC/MMC memory card support
• Measures 2.14” x 3.82” x 0.85”  and weighs 0.26 lbs

Here’s a picture of the DMC-FS15 (in silver)

The DMC-FS7 features the following:

• 10.1 megapixel resolution
• F2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 4x optical zoom
• Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) includes Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection
• New iA button on top of the camera
• 50 MB internal memory
• SD/SDHC/MMC card support
• Measures 2.14” x 3.82” x 0.85”  and weighs 0.31 lbs

Here’s a picture of the DMC-FS7 (in silver)

Features common to both cameras include:

• Venus Engine IV processor
• Intelligent LCD screen automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light conditions
• Photo Frame mode allows you to put attractive borders around photos for printing purposes
• My Scene setting lets users assign their most frequently used Scene modes to the setting – allowing quick access to the scene instantly
• Record in WVGA (848 x 480) format at 30 fps or VGA (640 x 480)

The DMC-FS15 will be available in silver, black, and blue for a price of $199.95. The DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink, and green for a price of $159.95. Both should be coming out in late March.

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