Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7

700 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (83)
Performance (67)
Stabilizer (53)
Build quality (26)
Focus (13)

Negative
Viewfinder (17)
Features (6)
Low-light (3)
Zoom (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 700 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the flash and build quality. The image stabilizer and performance also get good opinions, but the zoom and low light performance get less positive reviews. Reviews about the lens and shutter are mixed.

value for money, performance, stabilizer , build quality, flash

battery, viewfinder, features, low-light, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X

The GF3 uses the same 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine FHD processor as the GF2, but incorporates some of the enhancements from the G3, including the Light Speed autofocus system and focusing options like pinpoint and a picture-in-picture...

Relatively compact for its class, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 delivers excellent performance and good-to-great photo quality

It's missing features like a tilting LCD, EVF option, and stereo audio capability that some competitors offer

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 offers the type of performance and photo quality in a relatively small design many point-and-shoot graduates will like.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 review by PC Magazine

With ultracompact cameras, performance and optical compromises are inevitable. Still, we expected more from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7. ...

Beautifully crafted. Image stabilization feature is unique in such a small camera. Large 2.5-inch LCD.

Images were noisy and unremarkable. Too much shutter lag if you don't prefocus.

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by: Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Panasonic DMC-FX7

As with the recently reviewed Canon PowerShot SD300 (IXUS 40i) the DMC-FX7 is the perfect pocket camera as long as you don't expect miracles and are prepared to accept a certain amount of compromise on features and image quality.

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by: Dan Wu (engadget.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 Ultra Zoom review

Panasonic's pocket-sized Lumix DMC-FX7 looks to be just another 5-megapixel digital camera, but it has a big trick up its sleeve: it comes with a built-in optical image stabilizer, which helps you eliminate the blurry photos by letting you use slower...

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by: (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7

The Panasonic DMC-FX7 5-megapixel Lumix digital camera packs a wealth of advanced technology and easy-to-use features in a sleek, compact package. It's the first compact digital camera to feature both an Optical Image Stabilizer, and 2.5" LCD. Incorporati

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by: Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7

The camera is available in black and silver bodies

Very good photo quality ; Compact, stylish metal body; available in two colors ; Image stabilization system ; Huge LCD display (but see negatives below) ; AF-assist lamp ; Robust performance, especially with a high speed SD card ; Good continuous...

Redeye ; No optical viewfinder ; LCD resolution isn't great; screen can be hard to see in low light ; Flimsy plastic door over battery/memory card slot ; A VGA movie mode would've been nice ; Below average battery life ; Small memory card included

There are a couple of things that I didn't like about the FX7, and I mentioned a few of them above. Other things include the lack of an optical viewfinder, major redeye in flash shots, below average battery life, and a so-so movie mode. Despite all...

Feb, 2008

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Lumix DMC-FX78

It lands just barely outside our top three picks in this category, but there is no denying that the Lumix FX78 by Panasonic is a handy little camera. Although its battery life is quite short and it is missing some features, we would recommend it to...

We love the cosmetic retouch functions on the Lumix FX78

It lacks some fun features, such as web uploading and geotagging, that we found in other cameras

While not as feature-laden as its top competitors, the Lumix FX78 is easy to use and takes beautiful pictures.

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Panasonic DMC-FX90K

The Panasonic DMC-FX90K is one of the only 3D cameras we've seen that can instantly share images and videos with your social network. And while we think this is a pretty handy feature, we also wish the camera was able to record in 3D and had a higher...

This camera has one of the highest ISO sensitivity ratings on the market

3D video recording is not possible

We like this camera’s ability to connect wirelessly to your social media outlets.

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Consumer review by: panini98 (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7

I've had my FX7 for exactly 2 years now. I'm very happy with it. The photo quality in decent light is excellent for a camera of this size. Especially indoors in decent light it's tops. The word I would use to decribe the photo quality is 'natural'. The...

The camera uses up batteries. I have 5 (the original and 4 generics). For me, it's fine. I'd rather carry a few extra batteries with me, and have great image quality, than poor image quality and great battery life.

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: AMACFAR85 (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7

Bought this camera back in 2004, at the time, IMO it was one of the better small point and shoot cameras on the market. Howver, time and technology have moved on, my recently stolen fuji F30 and current F31 are a quantum leap above the FX7 in respect...

Crippling battery life makes almost unusable. I got approx 50 shots per charge. Thsi problem was fixed in the FX8 ; On/off Swith easy to accidentially swith on when pushing camera into camera case ; Limited ISO range, noise an issue at ISO 400 ; A...

Jul, 2007

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Product Specifications

You might be wondering why a camera that is only 3.7" wide has a 2.5" Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD. Well, you not only want to get the picture, but you want to be able to see the picture as well. That's why almost two-thirds of the DMC-FX7's back portion is dedicated to the LCD screen. This high-quality, 114,000-pixel display makes it easy to see what you're shooting. You can even boost the backlighting by 33% by pressing the Power LCD button when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.Jitter from shaky hands is one of the main reasons why cameras produce blurry images - that's why Lumix cameras help solve the problem of unsteady hands with advanced MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer technology. The DMC-FX7 has a built-in gyro sensor that detects any hand movement and relays a signal to a tiny microcomputer inside the camera, which instantly calculates the compensation needed. A linear motor then shifts the Optical Image Stabilizer lens as necessary to guide incoming light from the image straight to the CCD. You won't even notice it working - all you'll see are the outstanding results!The DMC-FX7 is not much wider than a standard business card, yet it puts an amazing 5-Effective Megapixel CCD and a 3x optical zoom right in your pocket. You can even use the 4x digital zoom together with the 3x optical zoom to enjoy up to 12x zoom power.Thanks to the high-performance Venus Engine II LSI, shutter release time lag is reduced to approximately 0.008 seconds and the shutter interval to only around 0.4 seconds. This gives the DMC-FX7 a super-fast response that lets you snap off consecutive shots at 3 frames per second with full resolution. And the Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function allows unlimited consecutive shooting up to the capacity of the SD Memory Card in the camera - ideal for capturing fast-moving objects in high resolution.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono

Microphone Technology:Electret condenser

Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Manufacturer Battery Name:Panasonic CGA-S004E

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction:

Yes

Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in

Height:2in

Weight:0.2lbs/5.4oz

Width:3.7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in

Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm

Display Form Factor:Built-in

Technology:TFT active matrix

Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach/snow / Fireworks / Landscape / Macro / Night landscape / Night portrait / Panning / Party/indoor / Portrait mode / Sports mode/Beach/snow / Fireworks / Landscape / Macro / Night landscape / Night portrait / Party/indoor / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Sports mode