Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If the 10X or 12X lens on your typical ultra zoom camera just isn't enough, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 ($399) might interest you. Based on the DMC-FZ8, the FZ18 packs a whopping 18X zoom lens into a body that's still relatively compact (by ...

Pros: Very good image quality when you keep the ISO low and the lighting up ; Whopping 18X zoom lens with useful 28 - 504 mm focal range and almost no barrel distortion ; Optical image stabilization ; Large, sharp 2.5" LCD display ; screen visible outdoors ...

Cons: Heavy-handed noise reduction smudges details, even at ISO 100 ; requires shooting in RAW mode to get best results ; EVF resolution could be better ; Useless high sensitivity mode ; No USB 2.0 High Speed support ; Can't swap memory cards while camera ...

Verdict: Since the cameras share much in common, I'll be reusing portions of the FZ8 review here

Review summary: For a camera which is going to give you big time optical zoom, high quality 8.1 mega pixels and the ability to use Raw format; pick the Panasonic Lumix FZ18. You won't be disappointed.

Pros: 18x optical zoom lens, Light weight slr type digital still camera, Panasonic Mega Optical Image Stabilizer, Intelligent Automatic, Face Detection technology

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix FZ18 is full of surprises for a big digital still came

Review summary: Panasonic's latest digicam boasts a whopping 18X zoom and backs it up with sharp and steady shots.

Pros: Strong 18X zoom, Optical image stabilizer, Fast image processor

Cons: Noisy photos at ISO 800 and higher, Zoom doesn't work while capturing video, Display: 2.6 inches (114,960 pixels), Size: 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches, , , , , , , , , , With this fantastic wide-angle camera, you no longer need a digital SLR to capture ...

Review summary: Once you step toward the myriad manual options, you'll be happy as a clam if adjusting photo parameters is your thing..

Pros: 8MP digicam with 18x wide angle zoom ; OIS

Cons: Noisy at ISO 400 and above

Review summary: Announced on the 24th of July 2007, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is one of the latest Panasonic digital cameras and features an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, and a huge 18x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation. The Leica branded 18x ...

Verdict:  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is an impressive ultra zoom digital camera - and probably the best of the latest ultra zoom cameras thanks to the Leica wide angle 18x optical zoom lens - I didn't notice any vignetting or distortion and image quality is ...