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Review summary: What type of camera would you normally think of when I say high-resolution, manual controls and RAW mode? Chances are you were thinking “digital SLR” or “super zoom” or “prosumer” camera. After reading this camera review, you might wanna add “compact ...

Pros: Good image quality; the camera even removes color fringing ; Stylish design; powerful flash and clear LCD ; Best battery life among super high resolution compacts ; Impressive performance ; Full manual mode, with exposure/color bracketing features and ...

Cons: Some detail loss at ISO 400 above (use RAW mode or turn NR down) ; No red-eye removal or image brighten features in playback mode ; Lacks a separate control dial of any kind ; No aperture/shutter priority modes or manual focus ; Can't operate zoom ...

Verdict: And the megapixel race continues with Panasonic making an entry into the group of 14.7 megapixel compact cameras with the Lumix FX150. The Lumix FX150 packs a lot of fancy and nifty features into its no-nonsense, compact design. The ‘typically Lumix' ...

Verdict: Now what is the surplus value of the high resolution on a compact camera such as the Panasonic LUMIX FX150? Not a lot, in fact, even unnecessary for 99% of the pictures that you will make with this type of camera, and the high resolution will ...

Pros: Great mix of manual, auto features ; raw, raw+JPEG capture ; 28mm wide-angle lens ; easy to operate ; 720p HD movie capture ; unassuming good looks

Cons: No optical zoom in Movie mode ; noise reduction noticeable at ISO 200 ; limited manual functions

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 is an excellent blend of usability, features, and photo quality.

Review summary: Equipped with 14.7 megapixels, the new Panasonic FX150 boasts a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with F2.8 brightness and 3.6x optical zoom. The FX150s manual controls and...