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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Reviews

Digital camera - compact - 8.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 18 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - silver More product details

$750.00

Wide-angle, long zoom lens ; nice set of shooting features (cnet.com)

Wide-angle, long zoom lens ; nice set of shooting features (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

We have collected and analyzed 110 expert reviews and 1096 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 82/100 and users rate it 91/100. The average review date is April 3, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 546897 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 93/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 93

930100

1206 reviews

November, 2009

82 / 100

110 Experts

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91 / 100

1096 Users

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$750.00

Expert Reviews (110)

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Review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX18 / FZ18

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1206 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sensor. The viewfinder also impresses, but many are less positive about the energy efficiency.

Sensor, Viewfinder, Design, Memory

Energy efficiency, Video, Menu, Lcd

Reviewers rate this product 91/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX18 / FZ18 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 93

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 (black) review

By Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Wide-angle, long zoom lens ; nice set of shooting features

Camera's JPEG processing choices can produce suboptimal results ; no zoom in movie capture ; sluggish LCD/EVF update

A decent but not great camera, the megazoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 still manages to outdo its few competitors.

Photos and image samples: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Though far from perfect...

Rating

72100

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cnet.com
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

By (electronicsme.com)

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.

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

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

Panasonic Lumix FZ18 Review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is full of...

Rating

100100

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User Reviews (1096)

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"Absolutely perfect!!"

By LilyLucyNElijahsMommy (cnet.com)

Love everything about this camera!

It is large so not useful for just carrying out with friends, but great for things with the children!

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"Just about perfect"

By cameralover (cnet.com)

Overall, this a great camera, and it's perfec... 

Image quality is great. Good Size. Good grip. Good defalt settings. iA feature is great. Has a manual mode. Great price. Great quality. Good weight. Very fast. Very durable. Just a great overall camera.

No Hotshoe. No manual focus. Some white balance issues.

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"More than a point and shoot."

By govthos (cnet.com)

This camera is so versatile, I can tweak and ... 

The zoom, duh! The image stabilizer is awesome, I was take a clear picture, hand held at a shutter speed of 1\10th of a second, unheard of!

The amount of noise at higher ISO is something t keep in mind.

Manufacturer's Description

Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in an 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom...

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