ePhotoZine has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 and they write, “The inclusion of anti-shake, optical technology is fairly radical at this price point, but in reality, it will make a difference on a fairly small bandwith of shutter speeds. Of much more practical use is the 28mm lens, which makes it easier to compose wider landscape shots, and also to get people into group shots. Really, it’s a must-have feature for compacts, and it’s surprising that more cameras don’t have it. That’s a big plus point. On the downside, the style and design of the camera are something a bank manager might like – it’s very dull and uninspiring. The image quality isn’t great either, but this department is redeemed by the noise control, which allows the whole ISO range to be utilized, unlike some cameras. While there are no AP or SP modes, the scene modes and Program mode allow the use of exposure compensation for some photographic control. This is invariably based around using the shutter speed as there are only two aperture settings at f/2.8 and f/8. What’s a slight worry is that when the 3.6x optical zoom is selected the apertures shift by some degree, resulting in f/16, and difficulties hand-holding the camera for a landscape shot.”

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 Features Include:

• 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens
• 2.5-inch LCD
• Image stabilization
• 3.6x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-100mm on a 35mm film camera)

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