Digital Cameras Ratings

This camera just feels good. This particular (black) body is rubberized (but all-metal underneath the rubber coat), something not apparent in the pictures or description. It’s a small camera, smaller than the Canon SD870, but not as small as the Canon SD1000. Slim and pocketable, easily.

I was trying to decide between these three cameras, and I got the Lumix because of it’s optical image stabilization (SD1000 does not have this) and because it felt better in my hands than the SD870.

This camera has a wide-angle lens (28mm equivalent), which REALLY makes a difference when you’re taking a group picture in a small room or trying to fit a cathedral into a shot when you’re standing in front of it.

Optical image stabilization will help remove your hand jitter in low-light situations. Possibly the best new, real feature to hit digital cameras since 7 megapixel resolution.

The other major feature on this camera is the new “Intelligent Auto” mode which works great, but it basically detects between 4 different scenes, not every single scene mode as I was led to believe. Face detection really does work, but I don’t think it’s any better than any other autofocus system.

Image quality is average, whatever that means. For a point and shoot though, nobody should be expecting SLR-quality shots on such a tiny camera, tiny lens, and tiny CCD sensor. I think it’s ridiculous how anyone expects SLR quality at all. Physics people! So for it’s size, the pictures come out great, and I am not disappointed.

Video quality is great – it supports a really high 848×480 (widescreen) resolution, higher than most (if not all) other compacts out there right now. The audio quality does suck. To me, it sounds like it’s underwater compared to my old Sony or Nikon digital compacts. However, it’s good enough, and if you want better, get a real camcorder. Caveat – the “Video” mode is on the opposite side of the mode dial from “Picture” mode. Somebody missed the usability memo.

Screen is sharp and is covered by glass, not plastic. This means greater scratch resistence, but since the glass protrudes a little from the body of the camera itself, it might also attract more scratches, too.

The only major downside to this camera is that from power-on until picture-taken, it’s about 3-4 seconds. This is bad for when you just have to get that once-in-a-lifetime shot. However, if that moment only lasted 3 seconds, I don’t think anyone could have gotten a good picture of it.

Look to this camera as a real alternative to the insanely popular Canon digital elph line. Hands down, Lumix cameras look cooler and have all the important features Canon has. I agonized between Canon and Panasonic, but I have no regrets with my choice. Do it!

Product Description
The Panasonic DMC-FX33A Lumix 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera comes equipped with advanced Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization that detects even the tiniest camera movement so it can automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Get clear pictures every time without any loss of image detail or clarity with Mega O.I.S. This camera will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also automatically detect up to 15 faces to select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results. Intelligent ISO lets Panasonic Lumix digital cameras capture crisp, clear images while your subject is moving. Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly to get beautiful results every time you shoot.Face Detection for Blur-Free Portraits Backlight Compensation at Intelligent Auto mode Burst Shooting Mode -Full-Resolution Image, 3 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode) High-speed Burst Mode -approx. 7 frames/sec Built-in Flash Mode -Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Shutter Speed -8 – 1/2,000 seconds Power Supply -Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000 mAh) for up to 280 pictures Dimensions -Height 2.04” x Width 3.74” x Depth 0.87” Weight -0.29 pounds

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This is a beautifully built precision instrument, loaded with features and offering a range of controls.It requires more study and practice than I anticipated, and isn’t merely point-and-click even in its simplest mode.Its default sensitivity to light is for a smaller range than I was used to with my previous digital camera.So far, indoor photos fade into dark when they should have more of an illuminated background.Back-lighting also has been difficult to compensate for, although the features to do so are allegedly built in.As simple as it looks to operate, this camera does require hours of getting used to, in order to take advantage of all the features, and to get the results you want and should be able to expect.This camera is for the devoted, experimental photographer, or someone who likes to master complexities.A Lumix is not for a lummox…

Product Description
The Lumix DMC-FX100K has an advanced 28mm wide-angle, 3.6 optical zoom Leica DC lens system featuring four aspherical lenses. It includes an EA lens with five aspherical surfaces. A large 1/1.72-inch CCD with an effective 12.1 Megapixels is the highest resolution in its class. The Lumix DMC-FX100K also features an Extended Optical Zoom, which extends zooming up to 7.0x with a simple press of the Easy Zoom button. Intelligent ISO Control makes it easier to take clear, crisp shots even if your subject moves. This innovative feature detects any movement and automatically raises both the ISO setting and the shutter speed accordingly, preventing motion blur. Hand-shake is not a problem with the Lumix DMC-FX100. MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) automatically compensates for hand-shake. Mega Burst Shooting lets you take consecutive shots at a swift two shots per second. The High-Speed Burst Mode goes a step further, letting you snap off consecutive shots eight shots per second. This makes it easier to catch the perfect action shot of a fast-moving subject.

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a nice little camera beautiful to look at and to hold. the 28mm-100mm range and 3″ lcd sold me despite the warning of the high cost of the battery. i don’t know if the image quality is any better than comparable competitors. wish it came with an extra battery and sd card. these hidden costs bring the price up from the initial eye-catching allure but all in all i am happy enough.

Product Description
The Panasonic DMC-FX55 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera will get you beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. Detect even the tiniest camera movement with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization and it will automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images even when your subject is moving, to ensure sharp, clear pictures without any loss of detail or clarity. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera’s ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. Face Detection automatically chooses the optimal settings for up to 15 faces in a scene and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly.White Balance -Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set Shutter Speed -8 – 1/2,000 second Self Timer -10 seconds / 2 seconds Built-in Flash Mode -Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Power Supply -Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000 mAh), Up to 280 pictures Dimensions -Height 2.25” x Width 3.74” x Depth 0.90” Weight -0.32 pounds

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This camera just feels good. This particular (black) body is rubberized (but all-metal underneath the rubber coat), something not apparent in the pictures or description. It’s a small camera, smaller than the Canon SD870, but not as small as the Canon SD1000. Slim and pocketable, easily.

I was trying to decide between these three cameras, and I got the Lumix because of it’s optical image stabilization (SD1000 does not have this) and because it felt better in my hands than the SD870.

This camera has a wide-angle lens (28mm equivalent), which REALLY makes a difference when you’re taking a group picture in a small room or trying to fit a cathedral into a shot when you’re standing in front of it.

Optical image stabilization will help remove your hand jitter in low-light situations. Possibly the best new, real feature to hit digital cameras since 7 megapixel resolution.

The other major feature on this camera is the new “Intelligent Auto” mode which works great, but it basically detects between 4 different scenes, not every single scene mode as I was led to believe. Face detection really does work, but I don’t think it’s any better than any other autofocus system.

Image quality is average, whatever that means. For a point and shoot though, nobody should be expecting SLR-quality shots on such a tiny camera, tiny lens, and tiny CCD sensor. I think it’s ridiculous how anyone expects SLR quality at all. Physics people! So for it’s size, the pictures come out great, and I am not disappointed.

Video quality is great – it supports a really high 848×480 (widescreen) resolution, higher than most (if not all) other compacts out there right now. The audio quality does suck. To me, it sounds like it’s underwater compared to my old Sony or Nikon digital compacts. However, it’s good enough, and if you want better, get a real camcorder. Caveat – the “Video” mode is on the opposite side of the mode dial from “Picture” mode. Somebody missed the usability memo.

Screen is sharp and is covered by glass, not plastic. This means greater scratch resistence, but since the glass protrudes a little from the body of the camera itself, it might also attract more scratches, too.

The only major downside to this camera is that from power-on until picture-taken, it’s about 3-4 seconds. This is bad for when you just have to get that once-in-a-lifetime shot. However, if that moment only lasted 3 seconds, I don’t think anyone could have gotten a good picture of it.

Look to this camera as a real alternative to the insanely popular Canon digital elph line. Hands down, Lumix cameras look cooler and have all the important features Canon has. I agonized between Canon and Panasonic, but I have no regrets with my choice. Do it!

Product Description
The Panasonic DMC-FX33K Lumix 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera comes equipped with advanced Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization that detects even the tiniest camera movement so it can automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Get clear pictures every time without any loss of image detail or clarity with Mega O.I.S. This camera will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also automatically detect up to 15 faces to select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results. Intelligent ISO lets Panasonic Lumix digital cameras capture crisp, clear images while your subject is moving. Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly to get beautiful results every time you shoot.Face Detection for Blur-Free Portraits Backlight Compensation at Intelligent Auto mode Burst Shooting Mode -Full-Resolution Image, 3 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode) High-speed Burst Mode -approx. 7 frames/sec Built-in Flash Mode -Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Shutter Speed -8 – 1/2,000 seconds Power Supply -Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000 mAh) for up to 280 pictures Dimensions -Height 2.04” x Width 3.74” x Depth 0.87” Weight -0.29 pounds

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a nice little camera beautiful to look at and to hold. the 28mm-100mm range and 3″ lcd sold me despite the warning of the high cost of the battery. i don’t know if the image quality is any better than comparable competitors. wish it came with an extra battery and sd card. these hidden costs bring the price up from the initial eye-catching allure but all in all i am happy enough.

Product Description
The Panasonic DMC-FX55 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera will get you beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. Detect even the tiniest camera movement with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization and it will automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images even when your subject is moving, to ensure sharp, clear pictures without any loss of detail or clarity. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera’s ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. Face Detection automatically chooses the optimal settings for up to 15 faces in a scene and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly.White Balance -Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set Shutter Speed -8 – 1/2,000 second Self Timer -10 seconds / 2 seconds Built-in Flash Mode -Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Power Supply -Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000 mAh), Up to 280 pictures Dimensions -Height 2.25” x Width 3.74” x Depth 0.90” Weight -0.32 pounds

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