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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
“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
Best Cheap Ultra Compact Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera
“A great camera for indoors and landscape photography, the Panasonic DMC-FX01 captures panoramic views of landscapes and large groups with…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.6x
- Resolution: 6.0MP
Best Ultra Compact Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera
“As camera manufacturers continue to strive to create features that set them apart from the competition, Panasonic has come up with an…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 8.0x
- Resolution: 12.1MP
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
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera Overall
“For those who want versatility, portability, style and smarts in their personal camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 will more than fill the…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 12.1MP
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Low Light Photos
“Sitting atop the high-end compact market, the Panasonic LX3 brings a host of powerful low-light features to the table, including an IS…”
“Equipped with the best in class bright lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has steered clear of the megapixel race and instead focused on…”
“Whether you’re looking for a companion camera to your DSLR, or you simply want a compact point and shoot for all of your photography…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 2.5x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 10.1MP
- Max ISO: 6400
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Wildlife Photos
“One of the things I learned early on about shooting wildlife is, you may not want to get too close. Or in the case of capturing beautiful…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Cheap Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Travel Photos
“At the budget end of Panasonic’s line of compact cameras is the LZ10, an affordable camera that features a useful 30-150mm (5x) zoom…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 10.1MP
- Size: 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.3 in.
- Battery Life: 460 shots
Best Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera for Interior Photos Under $400
“With intuitive Auto-settings and a 12x optical zoom that is commendable in its class, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 pushes the boundaries of…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 25mm (40% wider)
- Resolution: 10.1MP
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



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