PhotographyBlog has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX12 and they write, ” The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 is a stylish, well made and ultra-compact camera that you can carry with you wherever you go. The FX12 takes some of the best elements from the rest of the FX series, whilst becoming more affordable by using a lens that starts at 35mm and dropping a few features, notably using a low-resolution LCD screen and offering a very slow continuous shooting mode. Image quality is improved since the last generation of Lumix models. Panasonic have improved noise performance, so that ISO 400 on the FX12 is about equal to ISO 200 on the old models, which increases the cameras low-light capabilities. ISO 100-400 still isn’t particularly versatile, but the usual excellent optical image stabilisation system makes the FX12 a more adaptable camera than its predecessors, as you can take a photo at a slower ISO speed and therefore a slower shutter speed, and still get sharp results, without adversely affecting the battery life too much. The High Sensitivity mode provides a fastest ISO speed of 3200, but the image resolution is automatically reduced, resulting in smaller print sizes. The extension of the ISO range up to 1600 at full image resolution is even worse, in that you won’t want to use the noisy ISO 800 and 1600 settings unless there is no other alternative. The inability to alter sharpness in the camera is also frustrating, as the images are soft by default. So overall, the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 is an easy-on-the-eye, intuitive, point-and-shoot digital camera with improved image quality and an attractive price-tag. Importantly Panasonic have improved the noise capabilities of this new Lumix model - let’s hope that the rest of the range follows suit…”

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 Features Include:

• Image stabilization
• 2.5-inch LCD
• 3x optical zoom
• ISO 1250

[Sample Photos at PhotographyBlog]

DCT Conclusion Thermometer - Panasonic DMC-FX12

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Panasonic DMC-FX12 Press Release