With a slim body and a large touchscreen the FX77 is quite the looker, but do its results fare as well? The What Digital Camera Panasonic Lumix FX77 review finds out

Product Overview

Overall rating:

88%

Panasonic Lumix FX77

Overall score:88%
Value:85%
Performance:90%
Image Quality:85%
Features:90%
Design:90%

Pros:

  • Large screen, good stills and video quality, capable focusing system, slim body

Cons:

  • LCD screen could be more details, lack of image details at 100%, zoom rocker a touch too small, menu system

Product:

Panasonic Lumix FX77 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£200.00

Value and Verdict

Panasonic Lumix FX77 review – Value

Panasonic FX77 image sample smallThe FX77 has already fallen by around £40 from its £250 RRP, and once it drops below the £200 mark it should be one of the more tempting lifestyle compacts on the market. Although it lacks some of the more interesting features seen on competing models, much of what it does offer is designed to simplify image taking for the less experienced shooter. This, coupled with its stylish, well-built body, makes it a decent proposition for younger, less experienced users, who are interested in point-and-shoot simplicty.

Panasonic Lumix FX77 review – Verdict

There’s plenty to like about the FX77, from its large and responsive touchscreen and decent focusing performance through to its reasonable image quality. It’s a pity images aren’t a little more detailed, but with regards to reliability and performance this is a winning compact.

Details

Memory Card:SD, SDHC, SDXC, approx. 70MB internal memory
White Balance:Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Video:1920x1080 pixels, 50i
LCD:3.5in TFT touchscreen LCD display, 230,000 dots
Sensor:1/2.33-type CCD, 12.5MP total, 12.1MP effective
Metering System:Intelligent multiple
Exposure Modes:Intelligent Auto, Normal, 25 Scene
Weight:Approx. 124g (without battery and memory card), approx. 142g (with battery and memory card)
Connectivity:USB 2.0, mini HDMI
Flash Modes:Auto, Auto Red Eye, On, Off, Slow sync
Power:Rechargeable DMW-BCK7E lithium-ion battery (supplied)
ISO Range:Auto, ISO 100-1600 (expandable to ISO 6400 in High Sensitivity mode)
Lens:24-120mm f/2.5-5.9
Shutter Speeds:8 - 1/4000 sec (Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60sec)
Dimensions:99.7 x 55.2 x 20.55mm
File Formats:JPEG, Motion JPEG
  1. 1. Panasonic Lumix FX77 review - Features
  2. 2. Performance and Image Quality
  3. 3. Value and Verdict
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