Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550 Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The interface also impresses, but many are less positive about the image.

Usability, Interface

Image

Reviewers rate this product 80/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

Panasonic announces the DMC-FX550 digital camera featuring a Touch-Screen Interface and a 25mm Wide-Angle lens. The X550's touchscreen LCD features a large 3.0-inch, 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a ...

In iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, 6 detection functions work automatically and simultaneously to optimise your settings. The Touch AF/AE is integrated with iA Mode to make it even easier to use. iA Mode includes MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, ...

The 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FX550 compact camera offers a surprising amount of manual control and oozes hi-tech features, including a touchscreen interface and 5x super-wide zoom. It's also capable of shooting decent pictures, and offers decent value ...

Offers a surprising amount of manual control ; super-wideangle zoom ; good focus tracking

Poor lens quality at full zoom ; occasionally hit-and-miss touchscreen interface

We have to ask what the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550's hybrid touchscreen interface actually achieves. It doesn't replace the usual set of buttons because you get these too. The 25-125mm zoom doesn't perform brilliantly, either. While the DMC-FX550 ...