Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Review

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August 28th, 2006


Summary

Panasonic introduces the 6-megapixel, 3.6x optical zoom DMC-FX01, the next-generation model of the stylish and compact MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer-equipped FX series. The FX series boasts high picture quality, a large LCD and a slim, stylish design. The DMC-FX01 features a remarkable upgrade from previous FX models, with the newly incorporated 28mm wide angle 3.6x optical zoom LEICA DC lens, while still maintaining the same compact body size. The wide angle shooting capability offers a new array of photographic opportunities, such as capturing an entire group portrait at parties, or an expansive landscape or architectural scene, to enjoy the benefit of wide panoramas with real perspectives. In addition to MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, the FX01 features a new High Sensitivity mode3, which allows shooting at a maximum sensitivity setting of ISO 1600.

Specs

 
Image Sensor Type  CCD 
 
Resolution  6.37 Megapixel 
 
Optical Zoom  3.6x 
 
Camera Type  Compact 
Lens
Interchangeable Lens  Without Interchangeable Lens 
 
Optical Zoom  3.6x 
 
35mm Zoom Lens  28 - 102 mm 
 
Digital Zoom  4x 
 
Focus Type  Autofocus 
 
Focus Range  19.7 in. to Infinity (w) 
 
Macro Focus Range  2 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.8 in. to Infinity (t) 
 
Focal Length  4.6 - 16.8 mm 
Image Quality
Camera Resolution  6.37 Megapixel 
 
Image Resolutions  640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2048 x 1536 • 2048 x 1360 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1920 x 1080 
Video
Video Resolutions  640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 240 (QVGA) 
 
Video Format  QuickTime • Motion JPEG 
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed  8 - 1/2000 sec 
 
White Balance  Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) • Flash (Preset) 
 
Frames Per Second  3 Frames 
Storage
Memory Type  MMC Card • SD Card 
 
Compression Modes  Fine • Normal 
 
Compression Type  JPEG • DPOF 1.1 
Flash
ISO Speeds  Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 
 
Flash Type  Built-In 
 
Flash Functions  Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync 
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder  Without Viewfinder 
 
LCD Panel  With LCD Panel 
 
LCD Panel Size  2.5 in. 
 
LCD Screen Resolution  207,000 pixels 
 
LCD Protected Position  Without LCD Protected Position 
Interfaces
Interface Type  USB 
 
Video Interface  Video Out 
Power Supply
Battery Type  Proprietary Lithium 
 
Battery Life  320 Images 
Included Features
Self Timer  2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 
 
Built-in Microphone  With Built-in Microphone 
 
Built-in Speaker  With Built-in Speaker 
Dimensions
Width  3.7 in. 
 
Depth  0.95 in. 
 
Height  2.01 in. 
 
Weight  0.29 lb. 
Warranty
Warranty  1 Year 
Miscellaneous
Exterior Color  Black • Silver 
 
Included Accessories  USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Battery Charger • Strap 


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