Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Without revolutionizing the line, the FX33 brings a few improvements (good noise control, iAuto and flash) while at the same time upholding Panasonic's good reputation in wide angle and optical stabilization. However, this is no longer the BEST compact. T

Pros: Very good image quality; smart automatic mode; wide-angle lens; numerous scene presets; effective image stabilization

Cons: Few manual settings; slow startup

Verdict: The DMC-FX33 takes better point-and-shoot photos than your typical pocket camera.

Pros: Sturdy and sleek design, tons of features, new Intelligent Auto mode, speedy burst mode

Cons: Soft pictures, some noise issues

Verdict: While image quality isn't the FX33's strong point, it still produces perfectly fine small prints, and thus its novice-friendly feature set and speedy operation makes it a good choice for those after a happy snap camera.

Review summary: panasonic lumix dmc-fx33 review: If you really crave a literal point-and-shoot camera, and could do without most manual controls, the FX-33 is possibly be your best bet so far.

Pros: Competent automatic mode, Minimalist looks, Relatively speedy performance, Wide-angle lens

Cons: Very average optical zoom, No real option for switching to manual mode

Verdict: If you really crave a literal point-and-shoot camera, and could do without most manual controls, the FX-33 is possibly be your best bet so far.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Panasonic's latest Leica-lensed ultra-compact combines style, performance and simplicity.

Verdict: Panasonic keeps chipping away at Canon's position in the premium ultra-compact market, and with the wide-angle Lumix DMC-FX33 it has a camera that can take on the best of the IXUS range. It has style, elegance, build quality, performance and simplicity of