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Panasonic Lumix FZ1
Reviewed: May 2003 Class: 2.1 megapixel
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
Area of evaluation Points out of 10 Area of evaluation Points out of 10
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)
Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use. 9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.
9
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.
8 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.
9
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.
8 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.
8
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.
7 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.
9
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption —(with rechargeable batteries)

8 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.

10
Total: 8 Total: 9
Class: 2.1 megapixel
  • Excellent image quality.
  • Superb zoom lens.
  • Lens stabilizer.
  • Well designed pop-up flash.
  • Useable electronic viewfinder.
  • No Priority Modes or Manual Mode.
  • No uncompressed image format.
  • Only 2 megapixel resolution.
APPROXIMATE RETAIL PRICE: (April 2003)
Canada $ 700
United States Get Current Price
Europe 580
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