Latest – Review and Sample Test Photos by Cameras.co.uk (added 21 January ‘08)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 features:
- 8 megapixel
- 3.6x wide angle optical zoom lens
- Intelligent scene selection
- Face detection
- 3 inch LCD
- Auto-brightness LCD
- ISO sensitivity range of 100 to 1600
- Intelligent Auto Mode
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Cameras.co.uk – 20 January’08 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and noted picture quality is above average. Here an excerpt from their review verdict -
“One of the strong points of this camera is ease of use. In fact, the review noted the menu system was one of the easiest they have used on a point-and-shoot. Like most compact cameras low light challenges the FX55 with slower performance and high digital noise. All this aside the camera walked away from this review with a “Very good” rating.”
ePhotozine – 10 December’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and indicated the cameras function button is difficult to operate. Here an excerpt from their review verdict -
“As with all compacts that have come from Panasonic, I’m impressed. I think they are a company to give serious consideration to when thinking of what to buy. It’s a shame they have fallen into the trap of styling cameras the same as everyone else.
This camera is great for if you work in low light, thanks to the great noise results. If you want a good quality picture from a slim compact but can’t be bothered, or simply don’t know how to use a camera, then with the Leica lens and Intelligent Auto, this camera will be good for you.”
DCResource – 26 November’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and warns that with the onboard memory the camera is only capable of holding 6 photos and high resolution. Here an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“The FX55’s photo quality was good, but not great. The FX55 takes well exposed images with accurate (though not terribly vivid) color. Images are slightly soft overall, and downright blurry around the corners of the frame. Purple fringing is well controlled by the camera’s image processor. The weak spots in this department are with regard to noise and redeye. At low ISOs, it appears that Panasonic has turned down the noise reduction a bit compared to previous models, but instead of mushy details, you get noise and grain. The notorious Venus III noise reduction system kicks into high gear when you get to ISO 400, though that setting is still usable for small and midsize prints. Above that things get pretty soft and noisy, and they won’t make for great prints. I think the FX55’s rival (the Canon PowerShot SD870) is a little better in terms of low ISO photo quality, but as the sensitivity rises, the gap narrows. Both of these cameras have big redeye problems, but there’s nothing you can do about it on the FX55 (the Canon can remove it in playback mode).”
PCAdvisor – 21 November’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and wrote the image quality was middle of the road for this class of camera. Here an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“The Panasonic DMC-FX55 has much to like: It’s easy to use and well put together. For the price, though, we’d like a little better image quality.”
InfoSync – 20 November’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and notes that the reason this camera delivers such great quality photos is because of the Leica lens. Here an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“We loved almost everything about the FX55’s design; it felt sturdy, had logical button placement and had a huge, clear LCD screen. The video looked great, we loved the multitude of formats, and the SCN modes were somewhat helpful. All in all, the FX55 doesn’t do anything perfectly (we would have liked to zoom during video recording, the on/off switch is problematic), but it does everything well, and is a solid all-around camera. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile point-and-shoot.”
PCWorld – 20 November’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and thought that given the price they would have expected better picture quality. Here an excerpt from their review -
“Image quality is about average for 8-megapixel cameras we’ve tested recently. The FX55 earned middle-of-the-field scores for sharpness and for color and exposure accuracy in the PC World Test Center. Scenic shots taken in bright sun had good color saturation; wide-angle shots exhibited nice detail, but those taken at full telephoto were a little soft. That last result is somewhat surprising, given the camera’s Leica-brand lens, but it is proof that more than just the lens goes into making superior digital photographs.”
CNET.co.uk – 04 October’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and feels it is an uncomplicated point-and-shoot that takes bright colorful photos. Here is their final conclusion;
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 does what all snapshot cameras should by virtue of being swift in operation, easy to use and delivering colour-rich, crisp aberration-free images straight out of the camera. The fact that it also features a 28mm wide-angle lens and a better than average overall range is icing on the cake. If you don’t need the bells and whistles of a compact super zoom, this is a fairly priced, fully auto option.”
CNET – 25 September’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and writes;
“Noise has always been Panasonic’s Achilles’ heel and continues to dog their compact cameras. If they could only get that under control, they’d stack up better against the competition.
The bottom line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 is a cute compact camera that sports a nice wide-angle lens, but its so-so image quality keeps it from reaching its full potential.”
PhotographyBlog – 16 September’07 – reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 and writes;
“Panasonic have focused on making the DMC-FX55 the ultimate point and shoot camera, with a new Intellligent Auto mode that achieves great results in most situations with very little input required from the user. The large, high resolution 3 inch LCD screen is also very welcome, although I missed having a true optical viewfinder in very bright sunlight. The DMC-FX55 is also one of a handful of compact digital cameras to offer a 28mm wide-angle lens, which provides an entirely new angle of view when compared with conventional zoom lenses that typically start at around 35mm.”
Sample Test Photos
[Sample Photos at Cameras.co.uk]
[Sample Test Photos at DCResource]
[Sample Test Photos InfoSync]
[Sample Test Photos at PhotographyBlog]
Specifications
[Official Panasonic Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
Not one to rest on its laurels, Panasonic is pleased to introduce two new additions to the award winning Lumix range. Belying their remarkably compact and slim size, the DMC-FX33 and DMC-FX55 feature a wealth of technological features, including a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens, optical image stabilizer, face detection and intelligent scene selection to name but a few. Continuing to push the boundaries, the FX33 and FX55 go one step further to include Intelligent Auto mode a feature unique to Panasonic Lumix cameras. Technology rich yet remaining inherently easy to use the best photographs are taken with a Lumix camera.
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