Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC FX33 is small, compact digital camera. It has 8 megapixels and a 3.6x wide angle lens. The camera looks good and is available in a variety of colours. It also scores highly for simplicity and ease if use.

Pros: Settings for 6 x 4 prints and panoramic shots - image stabilisation - LCD screen display - ease of use

Cons: Struggled with lower light shots - images could be a shade sharper - noise creeps in

Verdict: Easy to use, looks good fits into a pocket. That all sounds good, but I was a bit disappointed by the picture quality I managed to achieve with this camera. Usually I like Panasonic cameras, but I struggled with this one.

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 is all screen, with no wasted space. It doesn't skimp on features, either, including the company's MegaOIS optical image stablisation system plus an 'intelligent auto' mode that does everything short of pressing the ...

Pros: Wide angle lens ; optical image stabilisation ; diminutive frame ; lots of features

Cons: Lack of manual control

Verdict: There's a lot to like about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33, with it's succinct design, MegaOIS function and efficient wide angle lens. A lack of manual control and unspectacular image quality barely detract from the feature-packed fun of this sturdy, ...

Review summary: Without revolutionizing the line, the FX33 brings a few improvements (good noise control, iAuto and flash) while at the same time upholding Panasonic's good reputation in wide angle and optical stabilization. However, this is no longer the BEST ...

Pros: Very good image quality ; smart automatic mode ; wide-angle lens ; numerous scene presets ; effective image stabilization

Cons: Few manual settings ; slow startup

Verdict: The DMC-FX33 takes better point-and-shoot photos than your typical pocket camera.

Pros: Sturdy and sleek design, tons of features, new Intelligent Auto mode, speedy burst mode

Cons: Soft pictures, some noise issues

Verdict: While image quality isn't the FX33's strong point, it still produces perfectly fine small prints, and thus its novice-friendly feature set and speedy operation makes it a good choice for those after a happy snap camera.