Panasonic Lumix camera

[John Rountree]

I noticed in today's ads that Circuit City is selling the Panasonic Lumix (6 mega pixels, Leica lens) for $180. I am thinking of this as a Christmas present for my wife. Does anyone have any experience with this camera? If so, what are your thoughts and feelings about this camera? Thanks for your help.
John

 

[kvanderlaag]

Hi John. Which Lumix camera is it, exactly?

 

[Nick R.]

Find out the model number of the camera and plug it into this search http://www.flickr.com/cameras/panasonic/dmc-lx2/ replacing the "dmc-lx2" with the number of the camera you're interested in. That will give you some idea of what kind of pictures people are taking with it. Lumix is just a general name Panasonic gives to many different cameras.

 

[AusDLK]

The Lumix DMC-FX01 is a terrific little camera.

 

[Avotius]

my gf has a lumix fx9, I wish my canon 20D took photos that had that kind of color...

 

[FrankS]

I'd love a DMC-LZ2 or 3. Peter has one and it is fabulous!

 

[back alley]

i'm liking the lumix fz20 more and more.

joe

 

[JoeFriday]

glad to hear you're liking the FZ20, joe.. but I have to admit I'm missing it more and more!

the Lumix's are excellent cameras.. a stunning Leica lens, usually coupled with Anti-Shake technology that gives great photos

the model on sale is DMC-FX3K.. a nice little P&S.. no manual controls, but otherwise a good performer in a compact design

the one thing to be aware of with most Lumix cameras is noisy images in low-light situations.. usually not a problem, tho

 

[jody]

I have the fz20 and will upgrade one day to the 50. I love the camera. The only faults I have with it are not being able too change exposure easlly while looking through viewfinder. The lenses I believe are awesome and I would rather have this baby than a dslr.

 

[peterc]

Not that noisy.
Shot at ISO 80, 1s (handheld ... gotta love the anti-shake), DMC-LZ2.
http://www.pbase.com/pdwc/image/66784805.jpg

Peter

 

[mw_uio]

Here is a photo of my gear taken with my Panasonic DMC-FX9. I would say that any of the Panasonic are great.

Cheers

Mark
Quito, EC

 

[back alley]

I have the fz20 and will upgrade one day to the 50. I love the camera. The only faults I have with it are not being able too change exposure easlly while looking through viewfinder. The lenses I believe are awesome and I would rather have this baby than a dslr.

i've read that the 20 is better because they have stuffed too many pixels in the same sized sensor with the 50.

no idea if that's true.