Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: For simple fuss-free picture-taking with minimal head-scratching, the FX-33 fits the bill.

Verdict: Not yet reviewed by editors.

Review summary: At the press conference in Dublin I was able to shoot with the new stylish Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 compact camera. The Panasonic FX33 is a camera for the photographer who appreciates convenience shooting and a stylish design. The camera is easy to handle

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x optical zoom lens. The FX33 features intelligent scene selector (which automatically chooses the scene mode for you), face detection technology (both focussing and exposure), image

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 capability in a camera, minus the hassles and flaws that come with most compact cameras, the FX-33 would possibly be your best bet so far.