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Testseek.com have collected 73 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18.
Award: Good Buy January 2008
January 2008
 
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73 Reviews
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64 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Very good image stabilization
  • Great overall image quality
  • Intelligent Auto mode
  • Intelligent Auto mode was spot on most of the time
  • Solid build
  • Good overall performance.

The editors didn't like

  • Noise reduction engine affects image sharpness
  • No hotshoe
  • No flip-out screen.

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  Published: 2008-01-22, review by: electronicsme.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2007-12-20, review by: Laptopmag.com

  • Shoots in RAW mode
  • 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...

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  Published: 2007-12-17, review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2007-12-12, review by: letsgodigital.org

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2007-12-11, review by: photographyblog.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2007-12-08, review by: imaging-resource.com

  • 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.

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  Published: 2007-11-15, review by: infosyncworld.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2007-11-15, review by: infosyncworld.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2007-11-12, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • 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.

 
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