Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Résumé : The Panasonic DMC FZ18 offers an even longer zoom lens than most super zoom cameras (18x). Picture quality is very good and you will also find more than enough features to keep you busy. Well worth a closer look.

Points forts : Long zoom lens - colours - picture sharpness - design - features

Points faibles : Noise creeping in on some photos

Conclusion : With its super length zoom lens (18x) there is bound to be a lot of interest in the Panasonic DMC FZ18. I was impressed with the photos it took and it is also one of the most feature laden digital cameras you can buy.

Résumé : panasonic lumix dmc-fz18 review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 offers ease of use to those not prepared to delve into a camera's manual exposure settings, but provides a whole lot more than a point-and-shoot camera.

Points forts : Intelligent Auto mode was spot on most of the time, Solid build, Good overall performance

Points faibles : No hotshoe, No flip-out screen

Conclusion : The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 offers ease of use to those not prepared to delve into a camera's manual exposure settings, but provides a whole lot more than a point-and-shoot camera.

Résumé : The Panasonic FZ18 has a superb Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and it shows in the quality of the images. The effective optical image stabilization allows hand holding shots at the long focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. The wide-angle makes this a ...

Résumé : The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is the latest camera to enter the 18x optical zoom race.

Points forts : Nice lens with 18x optical zoom ; Full feature set (manual exposure modes, etc.) ; Quick speed of operation ; Excellent battery life

Points faibles : Significant digital noise over ISO 400 ; Small dynamic range produces shots with over-exposed highlights and under-exposed shadows

Conclusion : If you're in the market for an ultra-zoom, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 deserves a place on your short list.  While poor noise performance and a small dynamic range detract from some images, overall image quality is good with nice color reproduction ...