Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix FX150 is a compact digital camera with a 14.7 megapixel sensor, a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, face detection, and a large 2.7inch screen.

Pros: Very easy to use ; Compact and stylish metal body ; Very good build quality and switches ; Good image quality - excellent colour ; Wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation ; Intelligent ISO / Exposure / Intelligent AUTO mode ...

Cons: Noise visible at ISO100 ; Slightly weak flash, some red-eye ; Tripod mount positioned to the far left ; Some purple fringing (but generally very low)

Verdict: Compared to the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS - the Canon has the slight edge in image quality, with lower noise, and better detail, while the Panasonic Lumix FX150 has the edge in features and offers a more complete package at a lower price. The ...

Review summary: Does this snapper make an impression?

Pros: Good low ISO image quality, lens, features, iA (intelligent Auto), HD movies, E-zoom, all-metal build

Cons: High ISO image noise, shutter lag, sluggish focusing

Verdict: Another 14.7-megapixel digital compact but one that offers a host of clever kit though it is not without its flaws

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC FX150 boasts a massive 14.7 megapixels. It also has a 28mm wide angle lens. David Tymon...

Pros: Ease of use - high definition movies - design - manual exposure controls - picture quality.

Cons: No serious complaints

Verdict: This is a good all round camera. Looking at the basic spec you may consider the lens to lack zoom capacity, but even this can be turned around if you shoot at lower resolutions. With 14.7 megapixels available you certainly have plenty of scope to do ...

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 is a compact camera with a sleek sense of style. It packs a 1/1.72-inch 14.7-megapixel CCD and has satisfyingly wide 28mm wideangle f/2.8 Leica lens. But despite all of its slick styling we felt the FX150 had a few hairs ...

Pros: Decent pictures ; wideangle lens ; excellent build quality

Cons: Some styling cues ; limited aperture control

Verdict: We're not that keen on some aspects of the styling, but if that's our only complaint then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 is clearly doing something right. A more-than-capable snapper, the FX150 isn't as sexy as some of its stablemates but still wins ...

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC FX150 is 14.7 megapixel digital camera. It has a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens. Other key features include a simple manual mode and the ability to shoot at a maximum of 7.7x zoom at low resolutions. In terms of picture quality ...

Pros: Ease of use - high definition movies - design - manual exposure controls - picture quality

Cons: No serious complaints

Verdict: Panasonic have produced a very good camera with the DMC FX150. With extra features, good photo quality and a simple design I would be very happy to own this camera. It is capable of producing good snapshots.