Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 reviews and prices: Compact camera

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 reviews and prices: Compact camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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8.8 out of 10 based on 63 reviews.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12: 7.4 MP (Megapixels), 3x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Yes image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Overall rating	8.8
Ease of use	8.6
Image quality	8.7
Features	8.6
Build Quality	8.8
Value for money	9.4

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Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Compact - fits easily in handbag.
Easy to use.
Bad points:: Did not come with a case, and you do not seem to have a panasonic case available to purchase
Did not come with a SD card

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 21 Feb 2008

John, Wirral

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Quality Leica lens. Excellent screen. Easy to navigate around picture setting options. Plenty of picture mode settings to choose.

So far good battery life.

Good colour reproduction using flash and without flash.

Build quality is very good as expected from Panasonic.
Bad points:: Case not included and had to puchase separately.

Overall rating	10.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 20 Feb 2008

pat, cornwall

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: it's a good buy and a good value for money. easy to use esp. for beginners, good quality of photos. tiny and you can even put it in your pocket and the lithium battery last longer. no regrets! i recommend it to anybody.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Feb 2008

Confirmed purchaser New mum

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Extremely fast at capturing shots and really easy to use. Picture quality is excellent.
Bad points:: None.

Overall rating	10.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 15 Feb 2008

Confirmed purchaser female -not technically minded.

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: It is small and lightweight, ideal for popping into pocket. Easy to use dials. good instruction book. good viewing screen and good clear pictures. very pleased with my purchase.
Bad points:: no bad points so far

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Mar 2008

Alan, Aylesbury Structural Engineer

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Slim build, feels solid, long battery life, good picture quality, easy to use menu.
Bad points:: For its price I can't think of any

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Feb 2008

Roger, Chippenham

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Bought for my 80 year old father because easy to use and understand with image stabillzer
Bad points:: none

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	6.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Feb 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Pixels)	3072x2304
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Memory card slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	125
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/60
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	51x94x24
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5.0
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Release date	2007-03-28
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.1

Width in mm	94

Depth in mm	2.4

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	105

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	35

Also known as: Panasonic DMCFX12EBK, Panasonic DMCFX12EBS, Panasonic DMC FX12

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Manufacturer's Description

Simple, Easy to use Stylish Compact Camera with Dual Image Stabilisation that automotically beats the Blurs!

7.2 Megapixel image sensor combined the Venus III image processing engine to deliver beautiful images.
Intelligent ISO Control – Reducing Blur Caused by a Subject Moving
LEICA DC-VARIO ELMARIT Lens with 3x Optical Zoom
Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) – Taking Hand-Shake Out of the Picture
27MB Built-in-memory + 2.5 inch LCD Screen

More info at Panasonic's website

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