Last update 02 May’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ CrunchGear
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 is a 10.1 megapixel digital camera featuring a 5x optical zoom 25mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Wide-Angle Lens (35mm Equiv.: 25-125mm), 2.5 inch LCD, and an ISO range from 100 to 1600. Camera dimensions are (H x W x D) 2.04” x 3.73” x .87” and it weighs .28 lbs.
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Review Index – (updated 02 May’09)
CrunchGear
“The big fat MINUS for this camera is image quality. Certainly not up to par when compared to the Fujifilm F30 or the new F200EXR. The shots taken with the FX37 should be fine for prints up to 5×7 or maybe 8×10, but you will see some serious flaws if you go any higher than that. This also limits how much you can crop of course. But with all that said, it’s good enough for snapshots and I honestly think the feature set and ease-of-use more than make up for its shortcomings in the IQ department.”
DigitalCameraReview
“At the end of the day, the FX37 remains a fine camera. But with an update to the FX series (in the form of the recently announced FX48) just around the corner, it’s probably worth the wait to see how the next FX cameras fare.”
Digital Photography School
“I had only one whinge about the camera: the four way rocker labels are virtually invisible as silver embossing on a silver background. Otherwise, the FX38 is such a terrific piece of work I should imagine it will sweep all before it. A 5x zoom in such a mini size camera is a gem.”
LapTopMag
“Because of its slow speeds, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 isn’t ideal for action photographers. At $349, it’s also more expensive than many point-and-shoots, but for that price you don’t have to choose between compact design and a versatile lens.”
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DPInterface
“The Panasonic Lumix FX37 earns a recommendation from me for offering good image quality in general, great performance in terms of speed, battery life and movie mode and with a really wide 25 mm lens you won’t find on any other camera this small.”
PhotographyBlog
“It doesn’t truly bring that much of note – aside from the impressive 25mm-125mm 5x zoom lens – to the party. The suspicion is that the FX37 is plugging a gap in the range rather than striving for individual excellence.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“It is rare that I end up disappointed with a digital camera from Panasonic. That is the case with the DMC FX37. Although I like the features the camera offers I just couldn’t get a decent set of photos with my test shots.”
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PC Magazine
“Its subpar performance and image quality, coupled with its often blurry LCD, are definite detractors.”
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CNET.co.uk
“The picture quality’s above average, due mostly to the lens rather than the image processing, but the FX37’s real strengths are the technologies inside its neat little body.”
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TrustedReviews
“If the Panasonic Lumix FX37 was crammed full of any more advanced technology it would glow blue and hum like a lightsabre, but for all its cleverness and sleek style it still suffers from significant image quality problems.”
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Specifications & Camera Profile
Press Excerpt
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX37 with astonishing 25mm equivalent ultra-wide-angle* LEICA DC lens and a powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 125 mm on a 35mm film camera), which captures almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, resulting in remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth. The world-acclaimed FX series pursues high picture quality and unique features in an urbane, sophisticated profile to which the DMC-FX37 proudly joins.
Panasonic’s iA (intelligent auto) mode, which makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos, has been further enhanced. The newly added AF Tracking function automatically tracks the subject once the AF has been set even if the subject moves around, making it easier to capture sharp, well-focused photos of decisive moments. The FX37 continually monitors the light source and automatically activates the backlight compensation function if it detects that the light source is behind the subject. Face detection accuracy has also been increased, allowing continuous AF/AE adjustment even if a face moves or turns sideways to the camera. The Intelligent Exposure function helps capture natural-looking, true-to-life images by suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights.
For image processing, the FX37 features the high-speed, high-performance, next-generation Venus Engine IV. The engine allows the FX37 to shoot up to approx. 310 photos (CIPA) on a single battery charge thanks to improvements in power efficiency.
In addition to capturing beautiful still images, the FX37 makes it easy to shoot high-definition 1280 x 720p motion images at 30 fps with outstanding detail. Using the DMW-HDC2 HD Component Cable (available separately), these motion images can be output from the FX37 directly to a HD ready TV for large-screen viewing.
The FX37 features a new panel, which boasts a wide viewing angle, for its Intelligent LCD to ensure clear, easy viewing in all lighting situations.
The FX37 offers a number of other functions that expand photographic possibilities including new Scene mode. Pin Hole and Film Grain mode create film-camera-like effects, and Flash Burst mode allows continuous emission of flash on burst shooting**. Another new mode is the Transform mode which adds more fun especially on portrait pictures, to give the subject special transformation effect to look funny. Additional convenient functions that help post shooting include Image Leveling and batch resizing,
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