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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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If you've been waiting for SLR quality pics out of a camera you can slip into your pocket (and we're not talking cargo pants here), Panasonic's 14 megapixel Lumix DMC-FX150 is sadly not your product.Read more
First look posted 11/6/2008 Conclusion and samples posted 11/7/2008 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix FX150 to take a QuickTime VR tour Panasonic has recently announced the latest addition (as of 11/08) to their popular FX-Series of LUMIX digital cameras with the unveiling ofRead more
Panasonic DMC-FX150 review, find out how the DMC-FX150 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • the image will be clear
  • beautiful and properly exposed

Cons

  • sadly no optical viewfinder
  • Panorama Maker
  • slightly aggressive in-camera sharpening

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.4x5.55 mm
  • 15 Mpx
  • 4416, 3312 px
  • 5.6
  • Monitoring, Multi point, Selective single-point, Single, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • the image will be clear
  • beautiful and properly exposed
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • optical performance is exceptional

Cons

  • sadly no optical viewfinder
  • Panorama Maker
  • slightly aggressive in-camera sharpening
  • low-frequency noise
  • colour bleeding is dramatically suppressed
  • not bright in daylight21Panasonic 45-175 lens on an Olympus body

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
15 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4416 x 3312 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels15.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4416 x 3312 px
Other resolutions
  • 4416x2944
  • 4416x2480
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x2048
  • 3072x1728
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.6 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.6
Focal length equiv28 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Monitoring
  • Multi point
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Spotus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
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 delay2.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight5.33 oz
Width3.81 in
Height2.13 in
Depth0.98 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1150.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingno
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage50.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • 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
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.3
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX150 reviewed, perfect for higher-end casual photographers
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Published: 16.01.2009
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX150 reviewed, perfect for higher-end casual photographers

If you've been waiting for SLR quality pics out of a camera you can slip into your pocket (and we're not talking cargo pants here), Panasonic's 14 megapixel Lumix DMC-FX150 is sadly not your product.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review - Steve's Digicams

First look posted 11/6/2008 Conclusion and samples posted 11/7/2008 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix FX150 to take a QuickTime VR tour Panasonic has recently announced the latest addition (as of 11/08) to their popular FX-Series of LUMIX digital cameras with the unveiling of

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic DMC-FX150 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 21.07.2008
Panasonic DMC-FX150 Review

Panasonic DMC-FX150 review, find out how the DMC-FX150 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.09.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 review
2.5

Can Panasonic's new Lumix do its Leica lens justice?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Photography Blog
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CNET
Published: 06.02.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review - Steve's Digicams

First look posted 11/6/2008 Conclusion and samples posted 11/7/2008 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix FX150 to take a QuickTime VR tour Panasonic has recently announced the latest addition (as of 11/08) to their popular FX-Series of LUMIX digital cameras with the unveiling of

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
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DPReview
Published: 21.07.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Panasonic has today announced the Lumix DMC-FX 150. The new camera offers a whopping 14.7 megapixels effective resolution which makes it (together with the Samsung NV100HD/TL34HD) the currently highest resolving compact camera on the market. Other features include Panasonic's new Venus IV imaging processor, a 28-100mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens and not one but two baby modes! The Lumix DMC-FX150 will be available in the UK from August for £299.99.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 Review at Let’s Go Digital
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Photography Bay
Published: 18.12.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 Review at Let’s Go Digital

Let’s Go Digital has published a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150. Technical tests show some points of improvement for the Panasonic FX150. At first, not entirely unexpected due to the…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 digital camera
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Published: 26.11.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 digital camera
4.0

Another 14.7-megapixel digital compact but one that offers a host of clever kit though it is not without its flaws

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 12.12.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150: Digital Photography Review

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