Panasonic DMC-FZ30 Digital Camera Preview

Panasonic has once again shown its dedication in the digital camera segment with the recent release of three new and improved digital cameras based on LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lenses. The new cameras are the FX9, LX1 and the FZ30 models. We have featured the LX1 in our August First Looks coverage and today, our focus is on the more powerful, FX30. Just like the LX1, the FZ30 also has a resolution of 8-Megapixels and comes with a larger 1/1.8-inch CCD that captures finer details.

From its design elements, we feel that the FZ30 is suited for prosumers who are aiming to step up to a full DSLR camera in future, but aren’t quite ready for one just yet. Since the handling of both camera types is very similar, it is easy for one to transition to a more complicated DSLR camera later. So long as one can cope with the aforementioned shortcomings, the FZ30 is a near perfect long-zoom camera for those aspiring to eventually springboard to the arena of pure DSLR cameras. All things taken in to consideration, the Panasonic DMC-FZ30 is a superb camera with many features and advancements that address the issues of its predecessors.

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