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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12

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19 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
63 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • extremly easy to use and takes a reasonably good picture

Cons

  • lack of noise compared to former models at high sensitivities
  • the output of all images tended to be on the soft side
  • the processor is a little slow and the lack of functionality makes

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 7 Mpx
  • 3072, 2304 px
  • 5
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12

Pros

  • extremly easy to use and takes a reasonably good picture

Cons

  • lack of noise compared to former models at high sensitivities
  • the output of all images tended to be on the soft side
  • the processor is a little slow and the lack of functionality makes
  • the FX12 is unable to fully deliver

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1250
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
7 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3072 x 2304 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors7.0 Mpx
Effective pixels7.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3072 x 2304 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.5 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5
Focal length equiv35 - 105
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.76 oz
Width3.7 in
Height0.95 in
Depth1.97 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity710.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1250
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1250
Boosted ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage27.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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