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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Test Results

See how the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 fared in our 18x superzoom shootout, with certified test results from the PopPhoto Lab and image quality shots.


November 2007


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Test Results

What's Hot:
• Optically image stabilized lens effectively helps with shake on both stills and video
• Intelligent Auto mode helps beginners nail challenging exposures
• Quick Face Detection focus and exposure
• RAW+JPEG Capture and robust RAW utility
• Exceptional DxO 2.0 lens distortion results at all tested focal lengths for a true wide-angle/supertelephoto lens.


What's Not:
• Overall build quality betrays the performance of the camera
• AEB limited to three shots at +/-1

Image Quality Comparison Galleries

• Olympus SP-560UZ
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
• Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd

In the Box


• CGR-S006 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• Battery Charger
• USB Cable
• A/V Cable
• Lens Cap
• Lens Hood & Adaptor
• Wrist Strap
• Software CD-ROM (Lumix Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, ArcSoft
• MediaImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker USB Driver)
• User Guide
• 90-Days Labor; 1-Year Parts U.S.A. Limited Warranty



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