Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Huge zoom, sharp pictures, good noise performance, intelligent auto mode is great for beginners

Cons: Over-sharpening issues, barrel distortion

Verdict: Panasonic's FZ18 is a solid ultra-zoom camera. While the price tag is high, many users would be better served spending that money on an SLR, whereas those after a huge zoom lens and a mass of features along with several beginner-friendly shooting ...

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Review summary: The Panasonic DMC FZ18 offers an even longer zoom lens than most super zoom cameras (18x). Picture quality is very good and you will also find more than enough features to keep you busy. Well worth a closer look.

Pros: Long zoom lens - colours - picture sharpness - design - features

Cons: Noise creeping in on some photos

Verdict: With its super length zoom lens (18x) there is bound to be a lot of interest in the Panasonic DMC FZ18. I was impressed with the photos it took and it is also one of the most feature laden digital cameras you can buy.

Review summary: panasonic lumix dmc-fz18 review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 offers ease of use to those not prepared to delve into a camera's manual exposure settings, but provides a whole lot more than a point-and-shoot camera.

Pros: Intelligent Auto mode was spot on most of the time, Solid build, Good overall performance

Cons: No hotshoe, No flip-out screen

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 offers ease of use to those not prepared to delve into a camera's manual exposure settings, but provides a whole lot more than a point-and-shoot camera.