Review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33

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The FX-33 succeeds the Lumix FX30, which we named as our consumer compact camera of the year. Not wishing to mess with a successful formula it differs from the FX-30 in just two areas: a new intelligent auto mode (in which the camera analyses the subject and decides which ISO and scene mode to select), and a new matt black version (as well as silver) that which is simply stunning.
The other features are unchanged: an 8MP sensor, a useful 28-100mm equivalent Leica zoom lens (a 28mm wideangle is rare on a compact but very welcome) a 2.5in LCD screen, Mega OIS stabilisation and the impressive Venus III processor. You can also shoot in a choice of three aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2 or 16:9), and image quality is better than the FX30, though not radically so, while the Intelligent Auto works surprisingly well too.

Our Verdict
Marginally better than our best compact of 2007, making it the current market leader.

What We Like
Great design and build quality, useful features, that Leica lens

What We Don't Like
Not that much

Features: 18
Design: 19
Performance: 18
Image Quality: 18
Value: 18

What Digital Camera Score 91%