Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Shams Tarek

Reviewed on: 15 December 2005

Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9, continuous shooting, lens, handheld

We like:

Optical stabilisation improves low-light shooting without flash; jewel-like design and build; decent colour rendition;
snappy performance

We don't like:

Some minor lens aberrations; image-processing artefacts; several controls and icons don't make sense without manual

CNET UK judgement:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9 is a beautifully built pocket camera that's good for slow-shutter shooting but suffers from a variety of image flaws

Full review:

The 6-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9, available in either all-silver metal or silver metal with black accents, is a slim, beautifully built pocket camera that weighs just 150g with battery and SD card and boasts Panasonic's Mega OIS optical image stabilisation. Usually reserved for cameras with long zooms -- the FX9's is only 3x, with a 35mm-film equivalent range of just 35mm to 105mm -- the stabilisation allows you to capture sharp images at slow shutter speeds without a tripod or flash. The camera is also a snappy performer speedwise, but photographers with a critical eye will pause at the less than stellar photo quality. Continue Reading...