v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 06:49:53
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On the outside it’s just another standard-looking compact camera, available in black, red or silver.On the inside, however, the Panasonic Lumix FX40, a step up from the company’s FX37 model, is packed full of excellent features...
Pocket sized dimensions and sturdy build; long zoom; easy to use and responsive...
Low-light performance unremarkable; can’t zoom when recording movies; fairly expensive...
A camera with plenty of features, but a couple of minor flaws Good points Pocket sized dimensions and sturdy build; long zoom; easy to use and responsive Bad points Low-light performance unremarkable; can’t zoom when recording movies; fairly expensi...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 06:49:53
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On the outside it’s just another standard-looking compact camera, available in black, red or silver.On the inside, however, the Panasonic Lumix FX40, a step up from the company’s FX37 model, is packed full of excellent features.These include the abilit...
Pocket sized dimensions and sturdy build; long zoom; easy to use and responsive...
Lowlight performance unremarkable; can’t zoom when recording movies; fairly expensive...
A camera with plenty of features, but a couple of minor flaws...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-23 06:49:53
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The Panasonic DMC-FX40 is a reliable, sturdy camera thats lightweight, sleek in appearance and easy to control. This would be most suited to a user who wants an easy life with point and click operation. However, theres scope for more creative photog...
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Photoradar.com Updated: 2011-09-23 06:49:53
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 has a stainless steel body that feels great to the touch. It also makes the camera more robust than a lot of others, so it should stand up to being treated a little roughly.It's a compact unit that weighs 128g and feels inc...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 has a stainless steel body that feels great to the touch. It also makes the camera more robust than a lot of others, so it should stand up to being treated a little roughly.It's a compact unit that weighs 128g and feels inc...
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First impressions of the metal and plastic bodied Lumix FX40, a step up from the FX37, are of another unassuming pocket compact suitable for the occasional happy snap or holiday keepsake. The £255 price tag however suggests there’s rather more on offer...
Robust construction, 5x optical zoom, user-friendly set-up and operational menus, fast and responsive...
Zoom disabled in video, not Full HD, white balance performance variable, lower light affects reliability of iA, lens surround prone to scuffs and scratches over time...
Ultimately the feeling you’re left with after handling the FX40 is, whilst perfectly acceptable viewed standalone, there’s simply not enough about it to stand out from the crowdKey specs12 megapixels, SD, SDHC...
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del.icio.us reddit! TechBlips Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine tweet The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 has a stainless steel body that feels great to the touch. It also makes the camera more robust than a lot of others, so it should stand up to being treated a...
Build quality, Good images, HD video recording, Viewfinder...
Dodgy controls, Awkward menu...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 06:49:57
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Check out our thoughts on this sleek 12 megapixel shooterPanasonic aims to impress with the latest of their top-end ultra compacts. With a sleek exterior and impressive spec sheet, the Lumix FX40 certainly gives a very good impression. Encased within a...
Its a fantastic looking camera, built for life, but the image quality doesnt quite match this. Its a decent camera for someone new to photography who isnt picky about the finer details...
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Last of the Lumix trio is this style-conscious variation, with similar features. The Leica-branded lens and 25mm wide-angle are there, along with identical controls to the TZ6. The menu system on the rear is also the same, albeit presented on a less im...
Great quality and feature-packed, but not an Ixus killer...
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One of the attractions of the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX40 is its extreme wide angle lens. This helps you to squeeze much more width into your photos. The lens gives you 5x zoom. You can also increase the amount of zoom in a maximum of 9.8x when shooting a...
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Announced on the 27th of January 2009, the Panasonic Lumix FX40 is one of Panasonics top of the range ultra compact digital cameras, and features a 12 megapixel sensor, a 25mm wide angle lens with a 5x optical zoom, a 2.5" screen that works in the sun...
Very easy to use Very compact and stylish metal body Very good build quality and switches Very good image quality - excellent colour Ultra wide angle 25mm 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation Intelligent ISO / Exposure / Intelligent AU...
Noise visible at ISO100 Slightly weak flash, some red-eye Tripod mount positioned to the far left.
Panasonic have taken an already winning formula, and tweaked it, with more megapixels, all packed into the same ultra compact and stylish body. Even with more pixels, image quality is still excellent, and noise is average, with very good detail. The ca...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-09-23 06:49:58
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Wide-angle, 5x zoom, HD video and all this in a camera that’s only two centimetres thick: the Lumix FX40 looks as if it might be the ideal camera, one you can take everywhere thats both perfect for both family use and a compact you can use when your r...
Well constructed and ergonomic, Face recognition, High quality lens, Auto intelligent mode...
No zoom during video capture, Handles high sensitivity worse than the previous model, Responsiveness down on previous model, Colour problems in shadow...
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