The Digital Camera Reviews

Built around the same basic platform as the previous Lumix FX35, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 features a 10.1 megapixel sensor and a new 5x, 25-125mm Leica zoom lens. An auto-exposure pocket camera, the FX37 sports an implementation of Panasonic’s very smooth and savvy Intelligent Auto system, which automatically detects the type of scene in front of the lens and adjusts accordingly.

Panasonic claims the pocket-friendly FX37 is good for more than 300 shots on a single charge of its slim li-ion pack; our experience with the camera suggests that 200 is probably a more reasonable average number for shooting outdoors with the screen gained up, or where lots of flash is required.

Here’s a shocker: the FX37 is, as best we can tell, physically identical to the FX35. Panasonic tends to be pretty conservative in restyling its cameras anyway, and with much of the same hardware (same sensor, same LCD, same processor) under the hood and on the back panel, it makes sense that there was really no need for a fundamental overhaul.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 is a slim camera with a 7.2 megapixel resolution and a 3.6 optical zoom lens. The slim body is packed with average features and a 2.5 inch LD display.

This digital camera is compatible with both the SC cards and Secure Digital High Capacity cards providing more storage options aside from the 27MBinternal memory.

The Panasonic FX30 boasts of the Intelligent ISO Contro system of Panasonic which automatically increase the ISO setting when it detects that your subject is moving. This, plus the Optical Image Stabilizer feature will allow you to get photos with reduced blurs and are clearer.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 is not much different from the previosu Panasonic models like the DMC-LZ5. While both haev almost the same features, the LZ7 is a bith bulky but with a higher 7.2 megapixel resolution. The LZ7 boasts of new features found in other top end compact cameras like Optical Image Stabilization and blur warning which makes sure you get clear and crisp photos.

One of the most common problems when shooting photos is bad lighting and movement of the subject and the High Sensitivity mode of the DMC-LZ7 which provides up to 3,200 ISO will help you get better shots despite these conditions.

Aside from the high pixel resolution you also get a 6x optical zoom lens, 4x digital zoom and a 9x Extended Optical Zoom which lowers the resolution to 3 megapixel so you minimize loss of quality.

What is nice about the LZ7 is the Easy Zoom feature which provides a shortcut to the main zoom settings. By just pressing the button next to the shutter button, you can choose one zoom setting from another. It has a 2.5 inch LCD monitor for previews, with a high angle option that is ideal for getting overhead shots when in a crowded place.

If you go for digital cameras with a great zoom range then the Panasonic DMC-FZ18EB-K Digital Camera will be a pleasure to have as it boasts of an 18x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. If you want to upgrade from a point and shoot camera to a more serious one then this camera is worth a try.

It boasts of the MegaOIS image stabilization system and a Venus Engine III processor. The DMC-FZ18EB-K Digital Camera is an improvement of the earlier 12x zoom FZ8 issue despite the lower 8.1 megapizel resolution but considering the classic SLR shape and a rubberized handgrip that will guarantee comfort for long pictorial hours and safety of your camera as well.

This long-zoom digital camera has a a 2.5 inches LCD screen display but unlike the FZ8, its image stabilizer feature is not accessible through a dedicarted button but through the menu. The Intelligent Auto Mode allows better photos as it inlcudes face detection, automatic scene selection, continuous auto focus and intelligent ISO control. While the settings may be fine for those who just want to point and shoot, this digicam however offers the advanced photographers to havfe more control of their photos.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 has a plastic body and has a USB/AV ports for convenience and maximum connectivity. However, any photographer who has to hurry up to get that perfects hot will rue the card slot of the FZ18 since it is unwittingly located in the battery compartment and does not have a separate card bay.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 is not like your average digital camera because it boasts of a 3-inch touch enabled screen primarily for focus control and in-shot exposure. Other models already have a touch screen feature but for interface navigation which is illogial for some models considering you still have to press the Mode buttons.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 is a 10.1 megapixel camera with a 5x leica zoom lens with a 25mm wide angle end. It has intelligent features like the Intelligent Auto scene selection mode and the Intelligent Exposure dynamic range control. the automatic intelligent features provide on-screen prompts to help youa logn the way but this can be irritating one you’ve practically mastered the functions but there is a disable function.

Like all the other compact cameras in town, the Lumix DMC-FX500 has the Face Detection features. It also has video recording functions which allows you to use it both as a digicam and a video cam.

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 is a compact, easy to use camera that comes with advanced imaging technology like the Intelligent Auto Mode, Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector technologies.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 is an 8.1 megapixel digital camerawith a 3x zoom and optical stabilization features. You can easily view your images through the 2.5 inches LCD Display with a resolution of 230,000 pixels. The camera has an internal memory of 50MB but you have an option to increase your storage capacity through the microSD card.

One of the best features of this digicam is the Venus Engine IV image-processing LSI which allows faster response time and higher quality images. Thus, if your subject is moving then the camera automatically detects this and adjusts the shutter speed and ISO setting. The camera’s intelligent LCD automatically adjust the brightness level depending on the lighting condition so you always get clear images indoors or outdoors.

Want to document and properly tag your photos? The camera’s title edit feature allows you to input the text you want for every photo. Thus, you can easily input the subject’s name, place where the photo was taken and otehr important snippets that will remind you of the event.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is the third generation of the Travel Zoom Series following the TZ1 which was launched in 2006 and the TZ3 launched in 2007.  If you’re wondering, there is a TZ2 and a TZ4 in between but these are smaller models. The Lumix DMC TZ5 is a compact camera with a 10x optical zoom and a 28mm wide angle lens.

While the Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 has the same features as the previous issues, this one has a greater sensor resolution of 9.1 MP compared to the previous 7.2 MP.   It also boasts of the Venus IV which is the latest generation imaging engine of Panasonic.

Toting the Lumix DMC TZ5 is not just toting a digital camera but in effect a videocam since this digicam has HD video capability, allowing the camera to capture videos with 1280×720 at 30fps resolution in a 16:9 format.