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Top Panasonic DMC-FX100 Camera Reviews
DC Resource wrote a review on the
Panasonic DMC-FX100 and said: "Photo quality was very good,
as long as you keep the ISO sensitivity low. The FX100 took
well-exposed pictures, with pleasing colors and minimal purple
fringing. Images aren't really noisy, but they do suffer from
noise reduction artifacting, especially as the ISO passes 400.
This smudges fine details, make your images look more like
watercolor paintings than photographs. This is not a camera for
those who like taking high ISO shots!"
CNET wrote a review on the
Panasonic DMC-FX100 and said: "Image quality is generally
good, with sharp images, accurate-looking colors, a healthy
amount of shadow detail, and consistently accurate white balance
and exposures."
Camera Summary:
The Panasonic DMC-FX100 is designed to be the world's first
12.2-megapixel premium compact digital camera. It has a Leica DC
lens with 3.6x optical zoom. It has optical image
stabilization and intelligent ISO control designed to fight
hands-shake blur and motion blur. For image processing,
the FX100 includes the Venus Engine III designed to render
images with minimal noise. It also has 20 scene modes and
27 MB of built-in memory.
Panasonic DMC-FX100 News Release Summary:
Panasonic is pleased to announce a new addition to the Lumix
family of high-performance digital cameras. The new DMC-FX100
combines a superb, 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that features a
3.6x optical zoom(equivalent to 28-100mm on a 35mm film camera)
with f/2.8 brightness and 1/1.72-inch large CCD to be the
world’s first* digital camera that achieves 12.2-megapixel high
resolution recording. This Leica DC lens has been newly
developed specifically for the DMC-FX100, whose 12.2-megapixel
recording gives users the creative power to capture stunningly
true-to-life high-resolution images with extraordinary
resolution, detail and clarity. Panasonic managed to pack the
advanced 28mm wide-angle lens and large CCD into a sleek, slim
body. Also adding a host of sophisticated features, the new
FX100 is a premium camera that moves right to the top of the
Lumix FX series of compact, stylish cameras.
The quality of the DMC-FX100 goes beyond its high
specifications. Panasonic went to great lengths to make the
FX100 a camera so effortless to use that anyone will find it
easy to take clear, beautiful pictures every time they shoot. At
the heart of the FX100's super-easy operation is Intelligent
Image Stabilization, a Panasonic system offered in all new Lumix
cameras. Intelligent Image Stabilization combines two distinct
features aimed at making it easy to capture perfect images.
First is Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), a system that
helps eliminate blurring due to hand-shake. Mega O.I.S. is
particularly critical when shooting high-resolution pictures,
where the effects of even slight hand-shake are readily visible.
The new advanced Mega O.I.S system in the DMC-FX100 can even
detect and separate the hand-shake from other movement of camera
to raise both precision of detection and corrective effect.
Second is Intelligent ISO Control, a system that fights motion
blur by detecting if the subject moves and adjusting the ISO
setting and shutter speed according to the degree of motion and
light conditions. Both Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control
act automatically, so you don't have to even think about them
each time conditions change. You enjoy effortless, trouble-free
shooting in any situation, as well as the satisfaction that
comes with capturing beautiful photos.
The FX100 also incorporates the Venus Engine III, Panasonic's
advanced image processing LSI that helps render exquisite images
with minimal noise. Also providing exceptional response speed,
the Venus Engine III makes possible the newly developed
High-Speed Burst shooting mode that lets you snap off a
lightning-fast eight shots per second,* as well as a new High
Sensitivity mode that provides a maximum ISO setting of 6400.*
In addition, when using the High Sensitivity mode, the built-in
flash reaches as far as 16 m, letting you capture clear images
even in dim lighting.
The FX100 lets you shoot high-definition 1920 x 1080 pixel still
images and high-quality 1280 x 720 pixel moving images. Both
perfectly fit the wide-screen (16:9) TVs that are popular today,
giving you a impressive viewing of the photos and motion images
you shoot .
The FX100 will be available in silver, black and gold (Check the
website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region
for details on the LUMIX colours that are available in your
market.), each colour is metallic and combines with the sleek
styling to create a sophisticated, high-grade look appropriate
for a camera of this pedigree.
Beautifully designed and packed with high-end features, the new
DMC-FX100 is an eminently worthy addition to the Lumix line of
advanced digital cameras. The FX100 carries on the Lumix legacy
of capturing breathtakingly clear, beautiful images that turn
special moments into cherished memories that can be enjoyed
again and again in different ways.
*As of 21 May, 2007, as a digital camera with 28mm wide angle
zoom lens.
** In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9)
recording.
1. 28mm Wide-Angle Leica DC Lens* with f/2.8 Brightness in a
Small, Sleek Body
With the DMC-FX100, Panasonic packages a newly developed 28mm
wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens featuring f/2.8
brightness and a 3.6x optical zoom* plus a 12.2-megapixel CCD
into a slim, stylish and conveniently compact camera body. The
new lens unit, which comprises seven elements in six groups,
including an EA(extra-high refractive index aspherical) lens and
four lenses with five aspherical surfaces, is designed and
manufactured to Leica's stringent standards. Its optical
performance is exceptional. In addition to the 3.6x optical
zoom, the FX100 offers an Extra Optical Zoom function.
Available when the camera is in 3-megapixel resolution mode,
this function uses the centre part of the CCD to boost
magnification even further, extending the zoom power to 7x. The
FX100 also has an Easy Zoom feature that, at the touch of a
button, shifts the lens instantly to full 3.6x zoom power. A
second touch of the button activates the Extra Optical Zoom
function and extends zoom all the way to 7x.**
*35mm film camera equivalent: 28-100mm
**When the picture size is set to 3 megapixels or larger, the
photo is automatically resized to 3 megapixels. When the lens is
shifted back to the wide-end, the picture size is set to the
original size automatically. The original size is maintained for
photos smaller than 3 megapixels.
2. Large 1/1.72-inch CCD with 12.2-Megapixel Resolution
The DMC-FX100 incorporates 1/1.72-inch large CCD with
12.2-megapixel rich recording resolution. This super-high
resolution is possible because sufficient light-receiving area
is allocated to each pixel, thus preventing noise that would
otherwise be generated by a smaller pixel area. Images seen with
the FX100's Leica DC lens – a lens superior in quality and
performance to those found in other compact cameras – are
rendered with the incredibly rich detail and gradation that only
12.2-megapixel resolution can achieve.
Delicate flower petals, subtle skin textures, the changing hues
of sunset – the FX100 captures the nuances of images like these
with breathtaking clarity and detail. The 12.2-megapixel
resolution also allows images to be printed up to A2 size with
spectacular results. For example, you can make life-size prints
of a baby or the upper half of an adult's body. Similarly, the
high resolution lets you trim an image – framing only the part
you like – and then magnify it and still get outstanding detail
and resolution.
*As of 21 May, 2007, as a digital camera with 28mm wide angle
zoom lens.
3. Intelligent Image Stabilization: Advanced Mega O.I.S. for
Hand-Shake Plus Intelligent ISO Control for Motion Blur
Panasonic drew on its cutting-edge lens technology to invent
Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), a system that prevents
blurring from shaky hands and has been studied it for over 20
years. In Panasonic's Mega O.I.S., sensors act at a frequency of
4,000 times per second to accurately detect the hand-shake and
an O.I.S. lens unit is shifted to compensate. The new advanced
Mega O.I.S system in the DMC-FX100 can even detect and separate
the hand-shake from other movement of camera to raise both
precision of detection and corrective effect. With Mega O.I.S.,
it is easier than ever to capture clear, sharp, beautiful images
when shooting indoor portraits, illuminated night scenes or even
the scenery you see from a train window.
Another problem is the motion blur that can occur when a subject
moves as the shot is being snapped but Lumix’s Intelligent ISO
Control detects whether or not the subject is moving. If it is,
the system automatically raises the ISO setting accordingly,
allowing the camera to shoot at a higher shutter speed. If the
subject is not moving, the camera shoots at a low ISO setting
and captures beautiful, natural-looking images. Intelligent ISO
Control is included as one of the corrections in certain scene
modes used to shoot subjects that are often moving, such as
Sports, Baby and the newly added Pet mode. Simply select the
mode that best suits the subject, and Intelligent ISO Control
provides the optimal corrections, making it easy to capture
crisp, clear photos.
4. High-Performance Image-Processing LSI: The Venus Engine
III
Featured in the DMC-FX100, the Venus Engine III is an advanced
multi-task image-processing engine that supports a super-fast
response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.009
second and the shutter interval as short as 0.9 sec*
?outstanding for a camera recording at 12.2-megapixel
resolution. The camera's quick response makes it easier to
capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst
shooting mode, the FX100 can snap two shots per second at full
12.2-megapixel resolution.** And in High-Speed Burst shooting
mode,*** it fires off an incredible eight shots per second. You
also get unlimited consecutive shooting**** which lets you keep
snapping until the memory card is full.
The Venus Engine III separates luminance noise from chromatic
noise, which has a greater effect on picture quality, and
greatly suppresses the chromatic noise to maintain high
resolution. The Venus Engine III also supports a new High
Sensitivity mode that lets the FX100 record at a setting of up
to ISO 6400 ?sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total
darkness without using a flash.*** This advanced processing
engine is also energy efficient. Its low power consumption means
you can shoot around 320 images on a single charge, for a full
day of shooting fun.
*Not including auto focusing time
**Max. five images in standard mode/ three images in fine mode.
*** In 2-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9)
recording
****The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card,
image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots
depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and
image compression mode.
5. HD Photo and Motion Picture Recording in HD Resolution
With TV screens getting bigger and picture definition getting
higher, consumers want to be able to shoot higher-quality still
images and motion pictures. Panasonic has long focused on making
photography more enjoyable, such as by letting people view their
images easily on a Viera TV, with its internal SD card slot.
With the FX100, you can shoot high-definition 1920 x 1080 pixel
photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen
(16:9) TV. Panasonic also offers the DMW-SDP1 HDTV Photo Player,
which makes it easy to view a slideshow of Lumix photos in 1080i
high-definition quality. Simply connect the SDP1 via a component
cable to an HDTV and slip the SDHC/SD Memory Card into the slot,
and you're ready to view high-definition images on a large
display with family or friends.
In addition to recording standard VGA (640 x 480) and WVGA (848
x 480) motion images at 30 frames per second, the DMC-FX100 can
record stunning wide-aspect HD (1280 x 720) motion images at 15
frames per second. Fitting a wide-screen HDTV perfectly, these
HD motion images captured by the FX100 make for extremely
impressive viewing.
6. Other Advanced Features
The sleek and stylish DMC-FX100 has around 27 MB of built-in
memory to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording. With a
total of 20 scene modes plus the new High Sensitivity mode and
High-Speed Burst shooting mode, the FX100 makes it easy to
capture stunning, high-resolution photos in a range of shooting
situations. The FX100 also provides a number of playback
functions. Category Playback, for example, sorts images into
such categories as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events,
and motion pictures, so you can play back or make slideshows of
a particular type of image.
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