Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Camera Review
Looking to expand their Lumix line of digital cameras, Panasonic introduced this latest product to wide acclaim.
With enough specialty features to appeal to professional photographers, and a fantastically user-friendly interface that won’t repel first-time consumers, the DMC-FZ18 digital camera is one that leaves everyone smiling.
Panasonic is a company that has long been trusted for its manufacture of high-end electronic products at reasonable prices, and the FZ18 is one of the reasons why.
However, like every other camera on the market, there are those consumers out there who aren’t quite as head-over-heels as the rest. Everyone has different opinions about different features and the way certain aspects of products function.
However, with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 camera, those complaints are pretty minimal.
Below, we’ll take a closer look at the Lumix DMC-FZ18 digital camera and its special features. We’ll also address the concerns that some consumers have had for the camera’s functionality. Then we’ll decide whether or not this camera is worth your money.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Camera Review: A Closer Look
This is a very decent camera. All told, it is probably one of the best products you can buy that isn’t a DSLR camera. That being said, there have been mention of some drawbacks.
One significant drawback of this Panasonic digital camera is the short (very short) lag time between pressing the button and it taking a picture.
Those photographers looking to take actions shots (whether of sporting events or animals in nature), might find this lag to be a bit of a problem. It is difficult enough to get a good shot of a running footballer or scampering squirrel without having to worry about a shutter delay.
This, though, seems to be a mostly specialized complaint. For those photographers not looking to take action shots, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 camera works admirably with every other function.
Another seemingly negative aspect of this camera is its price. A new Lumix DMC-FZ18 digital camera will run you a little over $400.
This may seem like a mighty high price to you (especially if you are a newbie to cameras and photography), but for the specifications and features included with the product, you are actually looking at a great deal.
For more about the mentioned specifications and features, let’s take a look at what the Lumix DMC-FZ18 camera has to offer.
Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera: Specifications
Here is an overview of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 digital camera’s features and details:
- 8.1 megapixel resolution
- 18x wide-angle, image-stabilized, optical zoom
- Intelligent auto mode with face detection technology
- Continuous autofocus
- Includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE
- Measures 4.6 x 3.0 x 3.5 inches
- 27 megabytes of internal memory
- Powered by lithium-ion battery
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Camera: A Worthwhile Investment?
So, what’s the verdict?
If you are looking to spend a few hundred dollars on a decent, mid-range digital camera, then the DMC-FZ18 should certainly be on your short list of products to look at.
But a word of caution: test run the camera for yourself first. And be aware of what kind of photography you to want to use the FZ18 for.
If you’re looking to take action shots, maybe you should find something with a faster snap speed. If you just want it for portraits and landscapes, give it a shot.
Always be sure, though, to thoroughly research the camera you’re thinking about buying. After all, why waste good money on a camera you won’t use?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a great camera. Just be sure it’s the right one for you.
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