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January 2008
(83%)
73 Reviews
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64 Reviews
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Very good image stabilization
Great overall image quality
Intelligent Auto mode
Intelligent Auto mode was spot on most of the time
For a camera which is going to give you big time optical zoom, high quality 8.1 mega pixels and the ability to use Raw format; pick the Panasonic Lumix FZ18. You won't be disappointed.Pros18x optical zoom lens Light weight SLR type digital camera Panas...
Noisy photos at ISO 800 and higher, Zoom doesnt work while capturing video, No MEGA OIS button
If youre looking for a digital camera but cant decide whether you want one that shoots wide or long, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 will do both for you exceedingly well. Though its 18X focal range is the same as the Olympus SP-550 UZs, this camera is...
Very good photos in a variety of settings, Amazing focal range including wide angle, Manual options galore
Still too much noise at ISO 400 and above, Poorly designed lens hood; chuck it
In this case all the Internet buzz was right on target. This is probably the best super zoom camera (12x and above) I’ve tested to date. It’s responsive, saves files relatively quickly, has a boatload of manual adjustments and its Intelli...
Abstract: The success of the Megazoom cameras lead to a farther advancing of the concept and to equip a small housing with no less than 18x optical zoom. The resolution of 8 Megapixels suffices easily for printing small to large prints. Although the immense popu...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a bit of a jack of all trades – you can get crisp close ups with the minimum of fuss whether shooting from safe distance away, and also get cracking macro shots with the cameras lens practically resting on your subjec...
Simple design with good controls
Lightweight
Good grip
18x optical zoom
Extremely low optical distortion
RAW mode
White balance can be fine-tuned
Selectable AF points
Live histogram
Ability to limit maximum ISO
Broad diopter control
Lens is well-recessed...
Noise and noise suppression visible even at low ISO
High ISO image noise and noise reduction degrades image quality
Significant chromatic aberration at telephoto
Digital zoom is soft
Moderate barrel distortion at wide angle
Greens are undersaturated
Defau...
With Panasonics no-nonsense approach to long zoom digital camera design, the Panasonic Lumix FZ18 shines most for its excellent 18x zoom lens. If the sensor were better, the Panasonic FZ18 would be our top pick overall in long zoom digicams. As it is, the...
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Published: 2007-11-27, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Wide-angle, long zoom lens; nice set of shooting features.
Cameras JPEG processing choices can produce suboptimal results; no zoom in movie capture; sluggish LCD/EVF update.
A decent but not great camera, the megazoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 still manages to outdo its few competitors.
18x optical zoom, optical image-stabilization, full manual-mode, RAW support
terrible noise distortion, middling image-quality for its price, narrow aperture range
Both point-and-shooters and low-end prosumers have far better choices on the market than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, given how oversized its body is and how badly it handles noise. However, considering its impressive zoom-range, optical image-stabi...
18x optical zoom, optical image-stabilization, full manual-mode, RAW support
terrible noise distortion, middling image-quality for its price, narrow aperture range
Both point-and-shooters and low-end prosumers have far better choices on the market than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, given how oversized its body is and how badly it handles noise. However, considering its impressive zoom-range, optical image-stab...
Range of features, Design, Image quality at low ISO
Plasticky build, Noise throughout range, Highlight control
Panasonic has really outdone itself with the FZ18. It’s not without its flaws, but all the features you need and a good standard of images make it one of the best current bridge options on the market.
