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Panasonic Lumix FZ18

Panasonic Lumix FZ18

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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  • 5 out of 5
"postcard perfect pictures"
  • 5 out of 5
"Excellent all around camera"
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Editors' Comments

Panasonic isn't content to sit on the sidelines while Olympus and Sony try to corner the extended zoom market. The Panasonic Lumix FZ18 is a nice update from a brand that knows how to make a good extended zoom camera. Following up their famous FZ30 and FZ50 models, the FZ18 arrives with a stunning, long-range 18x optical zoom and an 8 megapixel sensor... read more

Specifications

  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 18x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 100-1600
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Q: Trouble w/ FZ18 camera after using wide-angle lens
A: Cathy, I am really sorry to hear about the problem you are having. I tried to find out if there... read more
Q: digital zoom
A: No, you cannot do any zoom while in video mode. But you can set your zoom before you start your... read more
Q: Is this a good camera for bird/nature photography?
A: hello heydi of these two the fz18 is my choice for nature photography the leica lenses are what makes the... read more

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Open Questions for the FZ18

Q: Confused! Please help - extended zoom? Which one?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Lumix fz18 vs. nikon p80
20 points for best answer - 7 replies
Q: Which superzoom, FZ18, SP570, P80 or S5 IS
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Panasonic FZ18

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4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
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$364.99 Go!
4.8 out of 5 3261 Store Reviews WorldWide Distributors
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$369.63 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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$499.44 Go!
4.7 out of 5 3929 Store Reviews Toyzz
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  • 4.54 out of 5

Average rating based on 216 total reviews: 4.54/5

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  • 5 out of 5
postcard perfect pictures (Massier,F - 10/14/08)

easy to use, great price, great cameraread more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent all around camera (Sonya - 7/28/08)

I bought this camera for a trip to Europe. A friend on the trip quickly regretted the size of his SLR, and the versatility of... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best digital camera I've owned (Mike - 7/5/08)

While I have only had this camera 5 weeks I have given it a healthy workout most notably having my daughter-in-law use it to shoot... read more

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