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Panasonic has expanded its Lumix family of digital still cameras with the introduction of the Lumix DMC-FZ18, an 8.1-megapixel compact camera with an impressive 18x optical zoom. In addition to a premium 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens, the DMC-FX18 is one of the first Panasonic digital cameras to offer the revolutionary Intelligent Auto Mode, which includes Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus functions, allowing users to easily capture clear, professional-quality images in any situation or setting.

When this powerful camera–which features image-stabilized optical zoom up to 18x–is put into Intelligent Auto Mode, the multifaceted functions engage automatically, so there is no need to adjust settings every time conditions change. The DMC-FZ18’s intuitive Intelligent Auto Mode comprises:

• * Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects the appropriate scene mode from the most frequently-used modes such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery, and Night Portrait;
• * Face Detection System, which helps the camera to focus, set autoexposure, and detects up to 15 human faces, capturing them clearly and brightly; and
• * Continuous Autofocus, which allows the camera to keep focus on the subject without having to press the shutter button halfway and allowing for the best results out of a shutter chance by minimizing the autofocus time.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 professional Reviews:

• cnet.co.uk Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”The Panasonic DMC-FZ18 is one of the two more expensive 8-megapixel 18x superzooms along with the Olympus SP-560UZ. The Fujifilm S8000fd weighs in at £200 but doesn’t shoot raw. The FZ18 certainly justifies the expense with its dSLR-style controls, excellent image quality and myriad of features.”

• infosyncworld Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”While certainly not the prettiest camera we’ve tested, the DMC-FZ18 is a solid camera with a powerhouse lens and a wider variety of customization options that we usually see on a point-and-shoot. We had some issues with the design (what’s with the tiny buttons?), and sometimes all the custom options got confusing, but overall we were satisfied with our experience. For those looking to purchase a superzoom camera in this class, the DMC-FZ18 is a solid choice.”

• dcresource Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”Panasonic has created a really nice ultra zoom camera in the FZ18, though once again, image quality needs improvement. It’s clear from shooting in RAW mode that the camera is capable of capturing a lot of detail, but unfortunately the Venus III engine removes a lot of it in the name of noise reduction. If you’re a typical point-and-shoot user who will be sticking to smaller-sized prints, then this really isn’t an issue, and you’ll be very satisfied with the FZ18. If you’re making large prints, viewing them at 100% on your computer screen, or shooting at high ISOs, then you can still love the camera, but be prepared to post-process to get the best results. While it’s not the ultra zoom image quality champion, the FZ18 has so much to offer that it easily earns my recommendation.”

• cnet asia Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”The good: Intelligent Auto mode was spot on most of the time; solid build; good overall performance.—The bad: No hotshoe; no flip-out screen.—The bottom line: Its ease of use is of note for a user who isn’t prepared to delve into a camera’s manual exposure settings, but who wants something better than a point-and-shoot.”

• photoreview Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”Of the three 18x optical zoom digicams currently available, the Lumix DMC-FZ18 is the best overall performer and, as long as your shooting doesn’t involve a lot of available light pictures in dim lighting, it’s a great little camera and ideal for travellers. Compact, lightweight and versatile, it provides a full range of user-adjustable controls. The Leica lens is outstanding and provides plenty of focal length flexibility as well as covering wide angles of view and the O.I.S. stabilisation works a treat. The camera is also relatively fast and efficient to operate.”

• photoxels Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”all in a well-designed and relatively compact and light body. The Panasonic FZ18 produces great images, is fast and a pleasure to use — and is simply incredible value for money. If you are looking for a long zoom digital camera, be sure you try the Panasonic FZ18 hands-on first. Available in silver or all black body.”

• Digitalcamerareview Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

  and gave out”If you’re really set on an 18x optical zoom, the only other camera on the market is the Olympus SP-550 UZ. There are more models coming soon (Olympus SP-560 UZ, Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd), but other ultra-zooms worth taking a look at, like the Canon Powershot S5 IS and Sony H-series cameras are a little bit shorter in the zoom category.”

trustedreviews Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”The Lumix FZ18 is a very nearly the ultimate super-zoom camera, with good performance and handling, an excellent range of features and a simply astonishing lens, made usable by an equally superb image stabilisation system. However it falls just short of greatness due to the inexplicably small sensor, which in turn leads to image noise and dynamic range issues. It’s still the best 18x super-zoom out there though, at least until September.”

Digitalcameras-plus Reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and Gave out”The DMC-FZ18 has been redesigned to make the camera more stylish and easier to use. The autofocus, autoexposure lock, and Macro buttons are now independent, to allow quick and direct operation. A metal-finished mode dial adds design strength, and an enhanced rubber grip makes the camera easier to hold. The redesigned body also incorporates the joystick made popular by the DMC-FZ8 model, which enables a host of settings, such as manual focusing and exposure, to be done quickly and easily.”

• cameras.co.uk Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”Overall the Panasonic DMC FZ18 is a winner. There are one or two areas where I think picture quality could improve, but that is the same for just about every other camera too. The camera has a very good range of controls and taking the length of lens into consideration Panasonic have managed to keep the price tag very reasonable. It is also one of the most feature packed consumer level digital cameras on the market. “

• ephotozine Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”What’s good about the FZ18 is the way it works. Everything is clear and straightforward, even the important stuff like ISO control which is in the menu system, can be rapidly accessed and changed. The zoom is fairly quick and has an enormous reach. The image quality is decent, if not top rank, but crucially, it’s still perfectly fine at the end of that very long zoom. Colorus tend to be bright and punchy, and the scene modes give quite noticeable results compared to the standard shooting modes. The EVF is very handy to have in bright sunlight and the exposure compensation and the Exposure lock buttons enable accurate exposures and adjustment to be made naturally and quickly.”

• digitalcamerainfo Review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and gave out”The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is much improved from the FZ8. It has more resolution, a longer and wider 18x optical zoom lens, and adds features like face detection. The Panasonic FZ18 outperforms its predecessor in almost every way. Its pictures have much more accurate colors and richer dynamic range. The FZ18 retains some of the best aspects of the FZ8, such as the optical image stabilization. These improvements, particularly the image quality and performance, make the $399 price well worth it.”

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