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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, DMC-FX150 and DMC-FX37 hands-onBy Chris Coleman, Monday 21 July 2008
Panasonic updates their ultrazoom, ultra-resolution and slim-designed compacts, with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, DMC-FX150 and DMC-FX37, respectively.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 ultrazoom camera

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 (gallery) is Panasonic's follow-up to the FZ18. It features an 18x ultrazoom lens from Leica, optical image-stabilization and Panasonic's new intelligent-Auto mode, which can even automatically select an appropriate scene mode. We had a quick hands-on with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, and it looked, felt and operated very similarly to the FZ18.

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  • The Pansonic Lumix DMC-FZ28's major improvement over the FZ18 seems to be the updated image-processor, which is responsible for new features like Intelligent Auto and face tracking technology, and there's a possibility that the new and improved processor could boost image quality. We did take a few samples during our brief dalliance with the camera, and photo quality seemed reminiscent of what we saw from the FZ18. However, we can't definitely say how much better the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is over its predecessor (if at all) until we've fully reviewed it. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 will be available for $400 in August 2008.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 ultra-resolution camera

    Panasonic also unveiled the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 (gallery), and its main claim to fame is its whopping 14.6-megapixels of resolution and full RAW support. We've seen RAW in quite a few prosumer fixed-lens cameras, but RAW in a true, point-and-shoot compact is still fairly rare. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 also has a full manual mode, so it could prove useful as a learning tool for professional photography techniques. Intelligent Auto is also present and accounted for, as well as a 28mm Leica lens with 3.6x zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 will be available for $300 in September 2008.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 ultra-slim camera

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 (gallery) is an update on the FX35. Panasonic has swapped-in their new image processor, so the camera has Intelligent Auto and all the other benefits of their new generation of imaging technology, and the Leica lens has been boosted to a 25mm ultra wide-angle. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 looked, felt and operated exactly the same as the FX35, so we're presuming it's mostly just an internal upgrade over the past model. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 will be available for $300 in September 2008.
     
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