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cnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
QuickTake:
Pros: Long zoom with effective image stabilization; manual focus ring; broad feature set with extras; solid performance.
Cons: Image noise; no raw-processing software provided; oddly placed rear dial.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Camera
Comments:
The DMC-FZ30 is a sizable beast: At 1 pound, 8 ounces and just over 5 inches long, it's bigger and heavier than many other advanced cameras we've looked at. It feels more like an SLR than an all-in-one camera, and the SLR styling carries over to the contr
Review Verdict: The FZ30's excellent manual controls will be welcomed by people who want to control every aspect of their photography and don't mind a bit of extra bulk. And in most situations, the images look great, with good exposure and color. It's just a pity that no
The DMC-FZ30 is a sizable beast: At 1 pound, 8 ounces and just over 5 inches long, it's bigger and heavier than many other advanced cameras we've looked at. It feels more like an SLR than an all-in-one camera, and the SLR styling carries over to the contr
Review Verdict: The FZ30's excellent manual controls will be welcomed by people who want to control every aspect of their photography and don't mind a bit of extra bulk. And in most situations, the images look great, with good exposure and color. It's just a pity that no
QuickTake:
Pros: Dual control wheels 12x zoom and focus ring
Cons: Battery life is limited Images shot at high ISOs are noisy
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Comments:
If you own the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20, it's probably time for an upgrade to a much better-looking model, but don't expect too much on the image quality.
If you own the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20, it's probably time for an upgrade to a much better-looking model, but don't expect too much on the image quality.
QuickTake:
Pros: Better-looking design compared with the FZ20; free-angle LCD allows for various shooting angles; 12x optically stabilized, manual zoom lens; supports RAW and TIFF file format shooting; high-speed autofocus metering modes; above-average performance.
Cons: Lack of dedicated buttons; control wheels hard to reach at times; mediocre accompanying software for RAW file conversion; noisy images especially under low-light conditions.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Comments:
Review Verdict: If we could only have one camera for all our photo and video needs, this would be on our short list. But the FZ-30's price is getting up into the price range of D-SLRs.
Review Verdict: If we could only have one camera for all our photo and video needs, this would be on our short list. But the FZ-30's price is getting up into the price range of D-SLRs.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast, 12X zoom lens. High resolution. Faster startup than previous models. Very comfortable D-SLR-like feel. Mechanical zoom ring lets you change focal length during videos.
Cons: Noise in images. Expensive. Bulky.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Review
Comments:
With a camera that had so much going for it, the Lumix DMC-FZ30 should have rung the bell. It didn't.
With a camera that had so much going for it, the Lumix DMC-FZ30 should have rung the bell. It didn't.
QuickTake:
Pros: 8MP resolution; 12x optical zoom; optical image stabilization
Cons: Lots of noise above ISO 100
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Comments:
Review Verdict: The FZ30 is a joy to take pictures with. If not for the price tag, and the image noise problem, this would be one of our favourites. As it stands, it is a solid entry by Panasonic, and will satisfy most users.
Review Verdict: The FZ30 is a joy to take pictures with. If not for the price tag, and the image noise problem, this would be one of our favourites. As it stands, it is a solid entry by Panasonic, and will satisfy most users.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great design, full set of features, big zoom
Cons: Image noise is a problem, pricey considering the cost of SLRs
macworld.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30K
Comments:
The FZ30K's SLR styling is well suited to photographers eager for manual controls, and its images look great when taken in good light, but noise is a problem at higher ISOs.
Review Verdict: The chunky body may be a blessing for people with large hands, who often find smaller-bodied cameras uncomfortable. You'll definitely need both hands to use this model. You can rotate the flip-out, 2-inch LCD screen (similar to the screen on many camcorde
The FZ30K's SLR styling is well suited to photographers eager for manual controls, and its images look great when taken in good light, but noise is a problem at higher ISOs.
Review Verdict: The chunky body may be a blessing for people with large hands, who often find smaller-bodied cameras uncomfortable. You'll definitely need both hands to use this model. You can rotate the flip-out, 2-inch LCD screen (similar to the screen on many camcorde
QuickTake:
Pros: Rotating LCD; easy to use; dual control wheels make it easy to shoot in Manual mode; 12X zoom lens; optical image stabilization; easy-to-use manual focus.
Cons: Large; heavy; short battery life; images noisy in low light; images looked a bit soft.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Comments:
Announced almost exactly a year after the launch of the FZ20 (the model it replaces), the DMC-FZ30 (launched in July 2005) is the latest flagship model in an ever-growing range of 'super zoom' cameras from electronics giant Panasonic. Like its predecessor
Review Verdict: In many ways the FZ30 is everything the FZ20 could (and maybe should) have been, and Panasonic must be applauded for implementing a huge raft of handling and control improvements, as well as speeding up overall performance.
Announced almost exactly a year after the launch of the FZ20 (the model it replaces), the DMC-FZ30 (launched in July 2005) is the latest flagship model in an ever-growing range of 'super zoom' cameras from electronics giant Panasonic. Like its predecessor
Review Verdict: In many ways the FZ30 is everything the FZ20 could (and maybe should) have been, and Panasonic must be applauded for implementing a huge raft of handling and control improvements, as well as speeding up overall performance.
QuickTake:
Pros: Very high resolution and detail capture throughout the zoom range, Sharp results, Good, natural color, Superb 12x optical zoom, Effective image stabilization, Excellent handling - much improved over the FZ20, Comprehensive range of controls and improved c
Cons: Noise is even an issue at ISO 80, a real problem at ISO 400 or in very low light, Very occasional exposure problems, Max aperture at long end of zoom only F3.7, Limited dynamic range, highlight clipping in JPEGs, Pointless RAW converter produces worse res
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 - Digital SLR Reviews
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This isn't so much an upgrade as a major rethink and redesign. As such, Panasonic has produced a beefed up version of an old favourite and a camera closer to a DSLR, in spirit at least...
This isn't so much an upgrade as a major rethink and redesign. As such, Panasonic has produced a beefed up version of an old favourite and a camera closer to a DSLR, in spirit at least...
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Comments:
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 is the latest in an ever increasing market of long zoom lens digital cameras. This 8 megapixel (CCD) digicam features a 12x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer. The lens is equivalent to a 35 - 420mm focal length lens w
Review Verdict: GUT (1,9)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 is the latest in an ever increasing market of long zoom lens digital cameras. This 8 megapixel (CCD) digicam features a 12x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer. The lens is equivalent to a 35 - 420mm focal length lens w
Review Verdict: GUT (1,9)
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