Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1

Imaging Resource has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 compact digital camera. This a small pocket-able camera with a long 12x zoom lens that seems like an interesting carry around camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1:
-10.1 megapixel sensor
-12x optical zoom (25 – 300mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Optical image stabilization
-Face detection
-Ability to record 720p HD movies

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 a “Dave’s Pick” award as the camera has a very usable zoom range (25 – 300mm), the optical image stabilization works well, high FPS and it is able to produce pictures of good quality. One downside is a bit soft corners in pictures taken at the wide side of the zoom range and some ISO noise.
Overall the DMC-ZS1 seems like a very good superzoom camera that can fit in your pocket.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1

CNET UK has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 compact digital camera. This camera feature an impressive 8x optical zoom in a small camera body and 12.1 megapixels.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-8x optical zoom lens (25-200mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Optical image stabilization
-ISO sensitivity from 80 to 6400
-40MB built-in memory

CNET UK ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 a very good review where the camera scores 9.0 out of 10 points. The reviewer likes the useful zoom range, the excellent quality of the lens and good build quality. The only downside is that Panasonic has used too much noise reduction software at all ISO levels. Seems like a nice little camera for casual photographers.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

Digital Camera Review has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 compact digital camera. This Lumix camera features a 4.6x zoom lens that is foldable and does not show through its zoom range.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8:
-12 megapixel image sensor
-4.6x optical zoom lens (28-128mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-40MB built-in memory
-HD video capability (720p)

Digital Camera Review ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 a pretty good review as the reviewer find the camera to have very good autofocus and shutter lag. Since the camera also has good image quality it seems like a good choice. The only downside is a lot of noise in pictures taken at ISO 400 and up.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 compact camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Imaging Resource has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 compact digital camera. This Panasonic camera feature 18x optical zoom and 12.1 megapixels. With so much zoom and megapixels this seems like a nice super-zoom camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35:
-18x optical zoom lens (27-486mm)
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity 80-6400
-HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 a “Dave’s Pick” award as the camera is able to take pictures of very good quality. It has a useful zoom range and the video function is also good. The camera has RAW support and full manual controls which are big pluses. The only downside is some noise at higher ISO levels.
Read the full review of the camera here.