Panasonic DMWFL220 (Black)

Compact external flash

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Panasonic's DMWFL220 compact flash is the perfect companion for Panasonic's compact cameras, yet it still manages to provide powerful flash functionality. Enjoy both automatic and manual modes as well as the swivel-head mount that's perfect for bouncing the flash.

Panasonic DMC cameras, meet the FL220 flash

So you're the proud owner of one of Panasonic's Lumix G series cameras. Are you going to park a full-size external flash on top of it? Didn't think so. Realizing this situation is like an elephant riding a quarter horse, Panasonic designed the DMW-FL220 compact external flash to complement the smaller DMC size and style. Any camera's built-in flash is fine as far as it goes, but that's not very far. You can get much better results with an external unit, easily justifying the cost and extra effort to carry it around. Flash range is increased, camera battery drain from the flash is zero because external flashes have their own batteries, and illumination direction is adjustable reducing red-eye and putting you in control of lighting effects. For bounce flash techniques, the swivel-head mount allows for 60 degrees of up/down and 78 degrees of right/left movement, something the built-in flash can never do.

In the box

DMW-FL220 flash

Comparison Specifications

Compact size
Swivel-head mount for bounce flash
60 degree up/down, 78 degrees right/left movement
Guide number = 22 in manual mode
1/20000 to 1/500 second firing period
5.5 second charge time with 2 AA alkaline batteries / 5.0 second charge time with 2 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Working range: 80 ISO (2.29') - 6400 ISO (413.4')
TTL Auto/Manual flash modes
Components: Flash head / lock ring / terminal / exposure list / auto check lamp / charge lamp / test button / mode dial / battery cover