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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
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alaScore 89

1495 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1495 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and performance are on the whole positive. The portability and zoom also get good reviews. Many are negative about the water proof and contrast, and reviews are divided on the energy efficiency.

usability, zoom, portability, performance, image quality

contrast, water proof

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 152 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the price and image quality are generally positive. The zoom and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the sensor.

usability, portability, zoom, image quality, price

sensor

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 286 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the price and performance are overall positive. The zoom and portability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the storage, and many are negative about the shutter.

usability, portability, zoom, performance, price

shutter

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

 

With a huge 28-504mm 18x zoom and optical image stabilisation, Panasonic's new flagship is hard to fault

The Lumix FZ18 is a very nearly the ultimate super-zoom camera, with good performance and handling, an excellent range of features and a simply astonishing lens, made usable by an equally superb image stabilisation system. However it falls just short...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 review

 

Has Panasonic's super-zoom range finally come of age?

Excellent telephoto lens ; Good all-round image quality

Not the fastest

This Panasonic is as much about quality as it is raw power. Images from the 8MP chip are simply superb, making this a safe choice for anyone looking for a competent, all-in-one back-up

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera

 

When I first prized the FZ18 from its box, two things, the small size, and the rather uninspiring plastic build struck me. Even turning the thing on, which is a fleet affair, takes less than a second and the enormous zoom range on offer does not make...

Compact size, amazing optical zoom, good image quality, usable EVF and handling

Image noise at higher ISOs, build lets it down

Compact, easy to use, and stuffed full of great features and whopping lens, the FX18 is a very good and very clever camera indeed.

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Andrew Mager (techadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 review

 

An inexpensive high-end compact camera/DSLR crossover, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K offers an 18x optical zoom, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a host of manual controls for a very reasonable price.

All in all, the Lumix DMC FZ-18K does come through for the price, especially if high optical zoom, a great lens, and a beginners' course on manual settings is what you're looking for.

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is the update to the popular FZ8 super-zoom, featuring a wider and 18x optical Leica-branded zoom with image stabiliser and an 8.1-megapixel resolution sensor.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 review

 

The only real disappointment is the large amount of noise at high ISO, but that's a small price to pay for such an amazingly versatile camera.

Huge zoom range and great performance make this a winner

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (megapixel.net (en))

Panasonic DMC-FZ18

 
Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix FZ18

 

If you'd like a pro camera but cannot afford one, a semi-pro is a good alternative. We take a look at six worthy contenders.

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Andrew Mager (techworld.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 review

 

An inexpensive high-end compact camera/DSLR crossover, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K offers an 18x optical zoom, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a host of manual controls for a very reasonable price.

All in all, the Lumix DMC FZ-18K does come through for the price, especially if high optical zoom, a great lens, and a beginners' course on manual settings is what you're looking for.

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Richard Sibley (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 product review - taster

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 with its 18x zoom lens has one of the widest focal-length ranges we have seen on a bridge camera. But can the 1/2.5in sensor that makes the huge focal-length range possible cope with more than eight million pixels?

Mar, 2008
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