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Panasonic Lumix Digital Cameras
Panasonic Lumix is the umbrella brand for all Panasonic cameras, including their ultra compact point and shoot models and their digital SLRs. Panasonic Lumix digital cameras are market leaders in the ultra zoom category as they’ve successfully brought together Leica’s lens design expertise and Panasonic’s image stabilization and digital image processing technology within a smaller-sized body. Some of their more popular models include their ultra compact wide-angle Lumix FX line, their compact wide-angle large zoom Lumix TZ (travel zoom) line, and their compact ultra zoom Lumix FZ line. Our experts have selected the best Panasonic Lumix digital camera below for different budgets, sizes, and desired uses.
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera Under $400
“Sporting a light hungry f2.0 24mm ultra wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, a 10.1mp High Sensitivity CCD with Wide Dynamic Range…”
“If you want more manual control, and you like the idea of a faster lens, there is no doubt - the LX5 is the camera for you. Read more at…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.8x
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Ultra Compact Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 ultra-compact offers a lot in a little package for a reasonable price. From its excellent Leica zoom lens…”
“Following in the long tradition of Panasonic cameras, the FX37 packs one of the most unique featuresets among ultracompacts, including a…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Interior Photos Under $400
“Panasonic has in its latest incarnation of the LX series decided to replace the venerable Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with the newly…”
“Panasonic’s association with leading lens manufacturer Leica has helped them produce cameras with good quality lenses and the Panasonic…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 2.5x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 24mm (46% wider)
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Travel Photos
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a compact travel buddy that’s trim enough to fit in your pocket yet is outfitted with a versatile 12X zoom…”
“Pioneering long zoom design gets a sharper LCD and a GPS to boot One of the more popular digital camera categories to emerge over the past…”
“If a compact camera with all of the technology Panasonic has created lately is what you’re after, this latest version of the…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Size: 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in.
- Battery Life: 300 shots
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Wildlife Photos
“For a camera with lots of zoom to bring you close to your subject when you can’t get there yourself, consider the Panasonic Lumix…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 24.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 14.1MP
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Interior Photos
“Equipped with a sharp wide-angle view zoom lens and a 10 Megapixel resolution sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is the perfect camera…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 18.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 27mm (30% wider)
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Action Photos Under $400
“When you get out of the water the Panasonic TS1 starts to make more sense with its more pocketable dimensions, wider zoom range, long…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.6x
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.4 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.8 fps
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“This is the latest micro-four third format camera from Panasonic. In its compact body there lies a large sensor (almost 5 times area to…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 1.0x
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.4 - 0.5s


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