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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera

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  • “Very Capable and wonderful pictures” – Jaguar120
  • “Great results but non-intuitive to…” – [@]
  • “Great Little Point and Shoot” – Dan

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Lumix DMC-FX150K - Digital camera - compact - 14.7 Mpix - optical zoom: 3.6 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - black The stylish and feature-rich DMC-FX150 features a 1/1.72 CCD with 14.7 megapixels, the highest number of effective pixels in the compact digital camera class, and combines it with a bright F2.8 DC Vario-Elmarit lens. This lens offers high resolution ... The stylish and feature-rich DMC-FX150 features a 1/1.72 CCD with 14.7 megapixels, the highest number of effective pixels in the compact digital camera class, and combines it with a bright F2.8 DC Vario-Elmarit lens. This lens offers high resolution and smooth gradation across the entire focal range, to depict subjects with exceptional detail and dynamic realism.The DMC-FX150 manual controls and creative-shooting features distinguish it from many of its ultra-compact competitors. For instance, the Manual Exposure mode lets users choose the shutter speed, giving the freedom to render artistic images of ordinary scenes. The multi-exposure function superimposes up to three consecutively shot images together while the user views the previous image on the LCD, creating a surrealistic effect that cannot be achieved with a single image alone. Furthermore, the manual bracketing function includes typical exposure and adds color bracketing to capture color, monochromatic and sepia shots of an image simultaneously.In addition to manual controls, the FX150 also offers Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (IA) mode that provides the user with automatic settings adjustments depending on the shooting environment. A technology, called AF (Auto Focus) tracking, has been added to the IA roster of features. AF tracking enables the camera to lock focus on a moving object. Additionally, AF tracking increases face detection accuracy, allowing for crisp, sharp-focused shots even if the subject moves while shooting the image.

Specification Description
*Megapixels 15
Anti Shake Mode Yes
Camera Color Black
Camera Color Silver
Digital Zoom 4x
Focus Mode Auto Focus
LCD Viewer 2.7 Inch
Lens Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom 3.6x
PictBridge Compatible
Pixel Count 15 Megapixel
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Select Media Internal Memory,Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure Di
Self Timer Yes
Sound Yes
Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited
Storage Media Type Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC)
Video Movie Capture 848x480
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera Reviews

Customers most agreed on the following:

pros

  • Large clear lcd (15)
  • Easy to set up (9)
  • Simple controls (9)
  • Great picture quality (8)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Well built / quality (5)
  • Easy to clean (4)
  • Great resolution (3)
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cons

  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Poor controls (2)
  • Plastic body (2)
  • Poor quality (1)
  • Small buttons / controls (1)
  • Noisy at high iso (1)
  • Battery / memory door is weak (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (17)
  • Fun (12)
  • Family photos (7)
  • Photojournalism (6)
  • Art (5)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Home (2)
  • Office (2)
 
 
 
 
 

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[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★☆
4.0
Very Capable and wonderful pictures

"For a pocket point and shoot camera this is ideal. This DMC-FX150 replaced a previous Lumix model that was damaged. Although the previous Lumix was smaller and lighter, the FX150 blows it away on features and picture quality. The ability to switch quickly from 4:3 to 16:9 makes for more interesting pictures when traveling. The picture quality is stunning. When I showed different people the photos I took on ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 31, 2008 by Jaguar120

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★★★☆☆
3.0
I expected much more...

"After read some "top" compact camera reviews and looking for anything with 28mm lens plus manual apperture and exposure settings, I decided to buy the FX-150. My other option was Sony W300 (I'm very satisfied with my old Sony cameras - F717, V1, H1 and H2 -, and want to buy the Alpha 300 from B&H soon!). Unfortunately, this time I didn't had a friend travelling to USA (I ever ask them to buy photo gear for me f..." Read Full Review »

Dec 16, 2008 by Seawolf

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera Review

Very Capable and wonderful pictures

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great picture quality
  • Large clear lcd
  • Simple controls

    Cons

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    Best Uses

  • Family photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"For a pocket point and shoot camera this is ideal. This DMC-FX150 replaced a previous Lumix model that was damaged. Although the previous Lumix was smaller and lighter, the FX150 blows it away on features and picture quality. The ability to switch quickly from 4:3 to 16:9 makes for more interesting pictures when traveling. The picture quality is stunning. When I showed different people the photos I took on a recent trip, the common comment was "Wow! What kind of camera did you use?""

16:9 format

16:9 format
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 31, 2008
Jaguar120
New Jersey
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
$219.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera Review

Great results but non-intuitive to use

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good in low light
  • Great resolution
  • Large clear lcd
  • Raw encoding

    Cons

  • Poor controls
  • Raw decoding in lightroom

    Best Uses

  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Slr alternative
  • Travel
 

"This camera is a bit schizophrenic. Pro features like camera RAW encoding, high resolution, and manual modes are there but hard to use. On the other hand there is an overabundance of amateur features; so many that the picture opportunity may be gone before you find the one you want. Over all the results are great and the camera is very attractive in black and small enough to carry in your pocket."

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 16, 2008
[@]
Chevy Chase, MD
  • Pro Photographer
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$199.95
 
 

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera Review

Great Little Point and Shoot

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to clean
  • Easy to set up
  • Large clear lcd
  • Short lag time
  • Simple controls
  • Well built / quality

    Cons

  •  

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"I bought this as a travel companion to my Canon DSLR and lenses, to use

when I don't want to lug the gear. The photos are sharp, right on with

color, and the HD QT mov's are surprisingly crisp. I find the menus

intuitive and easy to use. I find little noise in the dark areas when

fiddling in Aperture. Unfortunately, Aperture doesn't support these RAW

files yet, but I'll cross my fingers that Apple will correct this.

There's no zooming when shooting video, but since that's not this unit's

primary function I won't sweat that. Lots of nice features, and I can

highly recommend it after three days of play."

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 13, 2008
Dan
Sarasota, Fl
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
$249.00
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera Review

The best point-shoot camera relatively.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Great picture quality
  • Raw manual exposure
  • Simple controls

    Cons

  • Plastic body

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I purchased this "Lumix DMC-FX150" a week ago. So far, It's working great, I mean, greater than I expect.

I am a professional photographer and actually from Japan. So, I am not really sure about US point-shoot camera market, but I know about Japanese one and in my research, in Japanese market, Panasonic LUMIX is the No.1 brand in there for now and they stood above the biggest camera brand like Canon or Nikon a few years ago. The best seller model is "LUMIX FX40" not "Lumix DMC-FX150". But still I think "Lumix DMC-FX150" also the one of the best point-shoot camera.

I think the main reason for that is from "Stabilizer". They put "Stabilizer" on point-shoot camera first in the world.

That is a great feature and was the trigger for No.1 a few years ago. In spite of success of that, they didn't stop evolving the LUMIX brand. They have been adding a variety of functions and features.

Let's say about "Lumix DMC-FX150", this is the first point-shoot camera having 14.7 mega pixels in the world.

Secondary it is also in the first group that has RAW file systems as a point-shoot camera. (I think only this "Lumix DMC-FX150" has RAW file system in a real compact point-shoot camera because I think the point-shoot cameras which are like "PowerShot G10", "Nikon COOLPIX P6000" or some like that, are not a real compact real point-shoot camara, almost like SLR and too bulky to carry, not for daily life camera or It's like for professional not for ordinary camera people).

Thirdly, it also had a real manual exposure not by exposure compensation. You can adjust apertures, shutter speed and ISO.(That feature is only by "Limix DMC-FX150" except for those cameras like too big point-shoot camera I mentioned above.)

And it has high ISO 6400 and more and more features!

In conclusion, I would like to say "Don't stick to biggest camera brand Canon or Nikon". Japanese other brands, in fact, have more efficient and sophisticated functions and features than them.

"Limix DMC-FX150" gives you excellent stabilizer, 14.7 mega pixels, RAW file systems (More, it allows you to shoot by RAW + JPEG!!), Manual exposure, ISO 6400, Leica lens and an elegant design!!

I forgot to mention the design, that is also one of the reasons for No.1 japanese share. "Limix DMC-FX150" has the classic design. Most Japanese point-shoot camera's design are just like a toy that don't deliver us the feeling of superiority and quality.

For now, I think "Limix DMC-FX150" is the best point-shoot camera in the world.

Don't be picky about insignificant things like x3.6 optical zoom (I think it is enough as a pont-shoot camera.), Battery cover is easy to open, cannot zoom in video mode, those can not be the reason to miss this amaizing one.

Let me say again, Panasonic Lumix is the No.1 Brand in Japan beyond Canon or Nikon.

Recently, I've heard Panasonic stopped to produce this excellent camera in order to get ready the next model.

But now is the chance to get it. Almost all shops start to sell this by half price!! Or wait and see the unseen next breakthrough. Thank you so much for your time to read my poor English."

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 18, 2009
ZN
New York
  • Pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
$249.00
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera Review

Not Quite

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • 28mm equiv lens
  • Great picture quality
  • Large clear lcd
  • Shirt pocketable

    Cons

  • Lack of creative modes

    Best Uses

  • Travel
 

"The specifications as listed are not quite right. It appeared Panasonic was putting out a DSLR quality compact with creative exposure modes like Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority. But, alas, it ain't true. Having said that, the Leica lens is pretty fantastic and the depth of field at 28mm equivalent and f/2.8 is considerable. So, if your looking for sharp landscapes and snapshots, this will do the job. When the specs say f/2.8 to f/5.6 and f/9 to f/18, they mean the maximum aperture to minimum apertures at the extremes of the Zoom range. For example, you have only two choices at 28mm equivalent - f/2.8 OR f/9.



After taking some test shots, it appears Panasonic has not really gotten rid of the noise, even at low iso's. But if you're willing to accept some loss of detail, the noise suppression is pretty effective at ISO100 and 200.



After getting over the dissapointment of no creative modes and limited aperture selection, I still recommend the camera since the image quality is really very good up to ISO200 and acceptable at higher ISO's for those grab shots. With the 14MP RAW file processing I can get sharp reasonably low noise 12X16 prints out of less than 6 ounces of camera - pretty impressive."

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 25, 2008
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Saratoga, CA
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
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