Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Featuring five aspherical lenses with six aspherical surfaces including an extra-high refractive index aspherical lens, DMC-FX30 features a 28mm wide-angle lens with a 3.6x optical zoom that's co...

Review summary: Despite its diminutive size the ultra-compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 is a sort of photographic kid brother to the prosumer Panasonic FZ8. Like its big brother, the tiny FX30 features 7 megapixel resolution, image stabilization, a high resolution 2.5 inc

Cons: Resolution: 7.2 megapixels (3072 x 2304), Viewfinder: 2.5 inch LCD, Lens: f2.8-f5.6/4mm-16mmLeica Vario Elmarit zoom, Auto Focus: multiple option Contrast Detection, Exposure Modes: Auto, Program AE, and Scene modes., Flash: Built-in Multi Mode, Hot Shoe:

Verdict: The FX30 is an excellent choice for family photographers, snap-shooters, casual photographers, and first time digital camera buyers who want a digicam that is capable of capturing excellent images, small enough to be dropped in a pocket and taken along ju

Review summary: Still as 'provocative' and with better noise control, the FX30 is without doubt the best compact in the FX series. It's equivalent to the Canon Ixus 850, which we still prefer for its flash and reactivity. The Panasonic, however, is better in sharpness

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 is certainly a very nice compact to carry around and use. It's slim enough to slip discreetly into most pockets, built to a very high standard, delivers a useful zoom range with a 28mm wide angle, and gives you quick and easy

Pros: 28mm wide angle and optical stabilisation., Very slim body - only 22mm thick., Excellent build quality with metal body., Quick and easy access to settings.,

Cons: Visible noise at all ISOs, viewed at 100%, Little or no manual control., No control over noise reduction., No face detection. Coming on FX33., ,