Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-F2 Camera mini review


Since I got chance to try out this camera and not much review about this camera over the Internet, I try to DIY my own review for this Panasonic DMC-F2 10megapixels camera. However, I am not sure how to do review so please feel free to suggest me. 
Specification:
Optical sensor: CCD 
Resolution: 10.1 megapixels 
Lens: Lumix DC Vario F2.8 - F5.9 
Zoom range: 4x optical zoom
Focal length: 33mm to 132mm
Light sensitivity: ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto, High Sensitivity
Focusing: Normal, macro, quick AF, Face Detection
Shutter speed: 8 to 1/2000 seconds
Creative controls: Yes
Movie Mode:  [WVGA 848x480, 30FPS] [VGA 640x480, 30FPS] with sound
Other useful features: intelligent Auto, scene modes
Pro:
- Cheap and value for money
- Auto scene mode
- Intelligent ISO control
- 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 picture aspect ratio
- Good battery life (300 pictures)
- Face detection
Con:
- 33mm focal lenght not as wide as most Lumix camera (LX3 is 24mm wide)
- Lens does not come with Mega O.I.S. 
Pictures taken using DMC-F2:




ISO Performance:


I had tried ISO 3200 by using night scene mode, the noise is very serious. 

Conclusion, this is a basic point and shoot camera that able to provide descent photos. Overall it is value for money and easy to use.

Update at 11th May 2010: Took some nice pictures with this F2... so update some pictures again...  =) 


4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the Review. Are very helpfull for me.

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  2. thanks so much!
    any chance of posting abt tips/tricks to use this cam? especially to get good shots..

    cheers
    ~shakti~

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