Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 Review

3.5

Review Date:

July 15, 2009

Author:

Gavin Stoker

Buy a Lumix DMC-FX40 Black Digital Camera

Lowest Price: N/A

Buy a Lumix DMC-FX48K Black Digital Camera

Lowest Price: $193.77

Videos »

Review Roundup

Reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 from around the web.

digitalcamerareview.com »

After being favorably impressed with the FX35 some 16 months ago, I was ready for another "gee whiz" moment from the FX48. Sure, there was David Rasnake's review of the FX37 here last March that faulted the camera for largely maintaining the status quo, but the FX48 promised more resolution and the latest processor technology from Panasonic. The "gee whiz" moment never materialized and my sister is in no danger of being gifted with an FX48, at least with funds from my wallet.
Read the full review »

steves-digicams.com »

Panasonic has added yet another "FX" series model to their ranks, with the Lumix DMC-FX48. Replacing the popular Lumix FX35 from last year, the FX48 is a light-weight, ultra-compact digicam that offers many high-end features, including Panasonic's legendary MEGA O.I.S. technology. While it shares many features with it's sibling, Panasonic has increased resolution to 12-megapixels, added a slightly more versatile zoom lens (5x compared to the FX35's 4x), along with an upgraded 11-pint AF system. The FX48 also boasts a 2.5-inch LCD, 720p HD video capture, 40MB of internal memory, 2.3fps burst mode, Intelligent Auto, Program, and 20 scene modes.
Read the full review »

digicamreview.com »

Announced on the 27th of January 2009, the Panasonic Lumix FX40 is one of Panasonic's top of the range ultra compact digital cameras, and features a 12 megapixel sensor, a 25mm wide angle lens with a 5x optical zoom, a 2.5" screen that works in the sun, 720p HD (high-definition) video recording, optical image stabilisation and a pocketable metal body. The Panasonic Lumix FX40 is available from around £249 which makes it good value for money. The camera is enclosed in a metal body and is available in black, red, and silver. The camera measures approx. 95.3 x 52.9 x 21.5 mm (excluding protrusions), and weighs approx. 128g. excluding battery and memory card.
Read the full review »

Low Price: N/A

Low Price: $193.77

Next: Videos »

Share, bookmark or email this review

Entry tags

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40, dmc fx40, fx40, fx48, dmc fx48, DMC-FX48, review, 12 megapixel, 5x zoom, 25mm, wide-angle, 2.5 inch LCD, hd video

PhotographyBLOG is a member of the DIWA organisation. Our test results for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 have been submitted to DIWA for comparison with test results for different samples of the same camera model supplied by other DIWA member sites.