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Panasonic Lumix DMCFZ18 8.1 MP Digital Camera - Silver
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Panasonic DMC-FZ18

Reviewed October 2007

Our Opinion

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

Class: 8.1 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.		 10 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 9
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 9 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 7
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 9 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.		 9
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption.
 10 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 9
Total: 9.2 Total: 8.6

Positives

Negatives
  • Very good image quality with adjusted JPEG settings, excellent image quality with RAW images.
  • Stabilized 18XZ zoom.
  • Aspect ratio choices.
  • Well supported RAW mode.
  • Excellent monitor and EVF.
  • Fine mode JPEG can contains artefacts with default settings.
  • Some shadow noise as of 100 ISO.
  • Wide angle a touch softer focus than all other focal lengths.
  • No flash shoe.

Approximate Retail Price: (October 2007)
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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