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Panasonic DMC-FZ30

Reviewed September 2005

Our Opinion

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

Class: 8 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.		 10 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.		 9
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.		 6 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 9
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption
 7 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 10
Total: 8.2 Total: 9.2

Positives

Negatives
  • Excellent image quality.
  • Effective stabilizer.
  • Powerful 12X lens.
  • Excellent lens with nearly no distortion and above-average sharpness.
  • JPEG, RAW and TIFF formats.
  • Selectable image ratios.
  • Excellent long exposure capability.
  • High resolution LCD monitor and EVF.
  • RAW format poorly supported by the software enclosed with the camera.
  • Some noise in uniform colour areas.
  • Multi area auto focus not as reliable as single focus point.

Approximate Retail Price: (October 2005)
Canada $ 999
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
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