Product Description

If you are looking for something a cut above an entry-level camera, then the Lumix DMC-FX37EF from Panasonic could just be what you were after! The Lumix DMC-FX37EF is simple yet stylish, coming with an astonishing set of features that includes an aspheric Leica lens and a stabilised zoom to reduce the risks of blur and capture almost double the amount compared to other cameras. Images always turn out with remarkable width and depth thanks to its focal length of 25-125 mm, while its Auto Intelligent mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos by focusing in on the main subject in your frame. The Lumix DMC-FX37EF?s Venus Engine allows you to take more shots on a single battery, and its clever camcorder mode means you can film short videos in high definition, with resolutions of up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Finished with a stylish metal body, the sleek and slim Lumix DMC-FX37EF is a sophisticated camera packed full of great functions!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7793 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: DMC-FX37EB-K
• Released on: 2008-08-11
• Dimensions: 1.76 pounds

Features

• Type: Type - Compact camera / Pixels: CCD - 10.7 megapixels (10.1 effect / Resolution (in pixels) - 3648 x 2736
• Optical: Optical Viewfinder - None / LCD display - 2.5 inch LCD TFT screen (230,000 pixels) Viewing angle: approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD and Power LCD modes / Macro Distance - 5 cm / Normal Distance - Wide angle: 50 cm / telephoto: 100cm - infinity / Optical Zoom - 5x / Digital Zoom - 4x / ISO range - Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High sensitivity mode (Auto): 1600-6400
• Aperture and Shutter Speed - Wide angle: f/ 2.8 F8.0 (2 levels); Telephoto: f/ 5.9-F18 8-1/2000 sec, starry sky mode: 15, 30, 60 sec. / Focal length (in mm) - 4.4 - 22 / 35 mm equivalent focal length (in mm) - 25 - 125 / Stabiliser - Optical / Flash (built-in) - Auto, Auto/red-eye reduction, activated, slow sync/red-eye reduction, off/ 0.6 - 6.0m (Large/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (telephoto/ISO Auto)
• Storage: Image formats - JPEG / Memory Card Type - SDHC, MMC / Included Memory Card - No / Internal Memory - Approx. 50 MB / Video: Video mode - Yes, with sound / Video Sequence - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps / TV Output - AV (NTSC/PAL) output / Webcam - Information not provided
• Computer InterFace: Port - High speed USB 2.0 / Wireless function - Information not provided / Compatibility - Information not provided / Included software - PHOTOfun STUDIO -viewer- 2.1E, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), QuickTime, USB driver

Manufacturer's Description
The DMC-FX37 features a 25mm ultra-wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 5x Optical Zoom. The lens provides extra convenience in all shooting situations, like when you're photographing a group of people at a party indoors or shooting a magnificent structure or scene while traveling.

The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode includes MEGA O.I.S. to detect hand-shake, Intelligent ISO Control to detect subject movement, Face Detection to detect faces in the frame, Intelligent Scene Selector to detect scene conditions, Light Detection to detect the brightness level and - new to the DMC-FX37 - AF Tracking to continually track a moving subject and keep it in focus. These six functions work automatically and simultaneously in iA Mode to optimize your settings, making it easier than ever to take beautiful photos every time.

The DMC-FX37 features a newly developed CCD. Slightly larger than previous types, this 1/2.33-inch CCD fully supports the camera's 10.1-megapixel resolution.

The DMC-FX37 can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps). The DMC-FX37 also supports the HD Output function (1080i output). Simply connect the camera to an HDTV with an optional HD component cable DMW-HDC2, and you can easily view HD Photos on any HDTV. HD Output makes it possible to enjoy both HD motion images and slideshows of your LUMIX still images, complete with music.

Box Contains

• Panasonic DMCFX37 Digital Camera
• Battery Charger
• Battery Pack
• Battery carrying case
• AV Cable
• USB Connection Cable
• AC Cable Strap
• CD-ROM (featuring following software) PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1E / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / QuickTime / USB Driver

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Compact
I imagine a lot of people reading the reviews on this page are finding it very difficult to decide which compact to buy. The market is flooded with literally hundreds of great looking cameras with similar specs at a similar price. It's difficult to decide, but having tested a few I can guarantee if you purchase the FX37 you will not be disappointed.

I purchased mine 2 weeks ago and I am delighted. My photos are sharp, the colours are vibrant, I'm so happy with it's performance in low light, with very little noise until reaching ISO800, plus it's HD videos are unbelievable. It's small, the LCD is bright & clear and the wide angle lens along with 5 x zoom is incredibly useful. There are a variety of scene modes to choose from, but if you fancy tweaking things yourself there are also some manual controls you don't usually find on compacts, such as shutter speed, [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], or [1].

I have posted 6 of my own images up on this page - for some reason the processing they go through via Amazon to be shrunk appears to have reduced the quality slightly, but you get an idea of what this camera is capable of.

Over the past 2 years I have owned or extensively used the IXUS 860, IXUS 75, Panasonic FS20 & Casio Z1080. The FX37 takes the best photos out of all of them - I really am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it.

*If you have any questions just ask me via the "comments" under this review.*

UPDATE: I've noticed a reviewer has given the FX37 '1 out of 5 stars' as it doesn't have a viewfinder, but mentions the camera is "great quality" & "easy to use". That doesn't seem an accurate rating seeing as the specification doesn't claim the camera has a viewfinder...it's like buying a non-HD TV and giving it 1 out of 5 stars because it isn't HD!

I've taken 5000+ photos with the FX37 & found the LCD superb in a variety of light, from low light indoors to the brightest sunlight in the Sahara Desert in Egypt.

Fantastic little snapper!
Panasonic DMCFX37 Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD
Read all the reviews I could, on and off the Amazon site. I wanted optical zoom so when you mess with the photos later you can close crop and not end up with a fuzzy print. The video is good enough - after all I am buying a camera and can't remember the last time I used it to shoot video - for that I tend to use my phone. However, the Lumix is much much better than the phone, bonus. 10mega pixels give super sharp images. The metal case is hard wearing, the LCD screen is large and clear and the menu easy to use. Get at least the 4BG SDHC card, I bought the ScanDisk 4GB card SanDisk 4GB SDHC Secure Digital Card

panasonic lumix DMCFX37.
A VERY SMALL, EASY TO USE CAMERA.HAS A TERRIFIC 25mm WIDE ANGLE LENS AND A VERY CLEAR LCD SCREEN.10 M PIXEL. PHOTO QUALITY IS EXCELLENT.ALSO HAS A QUICK MENU SO YOU CAN ALTER SETTINGS QUICK AND EASY.IT'S A BRILLIANT LITTLE CAMERA.CHECK OUT THE PANASONIC WEB SITE,GIVES YOU MUCH MORE INFO AND DEMO'S.