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