Typical price: £380
What is it: Superzoom digital camera with 8-megapixel sensor and 12x optical zoom
What we think: Though image quality isn't perfect, this provides stiff competition to other megazooms
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 January 2006
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30, pixels, purple fringing, stabilisation
We like:
Long zoom with effective image stabilisation; manual focus ring; broad feature set with extras; solid performance
We don't like:
Image noise; no raw-processing software provided; oddly placed rear dial
CNET UK judgement:
Though we have some caveats about image quality, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 provides stiff competition to other megazooms
Full review:
As their prices converge, it's getting more difficult to decide whether to buy a digital SLR or a sophisticated megazoom camera such as the 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30. The successor to the 5-megapixel FZ20, the FZ30 is also equipped with optical image stabilisation, a solid feature set and a 12x zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with a 35mm-to-420mm focal range (35mm-camera equivalent). Continue Reading...
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July 19, 2006
Posted by: Tom Mushroom
"Chunky SLR-like camera"
April 18, 2006
Posted by: Darren Mottershead
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