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Panasonic DMC-FX01

Reviewed February 2006

Our Opinion

 Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Class: 6 megapixel
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.		 9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 8
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 10 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 7
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 10 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.		 9
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.		 8 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 8
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption —(with rechargeable batteries)
 10 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 10
Total: 9.4 Total: 8.4

Positives

Negatives
  • Very good image quality outdoor.
  • High res large monitor.
  • Very effective optical stabilizer.
  • No distortion with standard photos.
  • No chromatic aberration.
  • Starry Sky mode that allows exposures up to 60 seconds.
  • Solidly built.
  • Compression a bit too strong at the Fine setting.
  • Some noise at all ISO levels.
  • 16:9 mode not as well implemented as it should be.

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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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