The Panasonic Lumix DMC FX60 is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 5x, extra wide zoom lens. The amount of zoom available can be increased to a maximum of 9.8x if you are prepared to shoot at lower resolutions. This adds a touch of extra flexibility to the camera. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 25 - 125mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is a further option for increasing zoom.

Other key features include the ability to shoot High Definition movies, access to image stabilisation and a 2.7 inch LCD screen.

• Image stabilisation
• Macro focusing: 3cm
• Self timer 2 or 10 seconds
• Sensor size: 1/2.33 inches
• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Special resolution for 6 x 4 inch prints
• Face Detection focusing
• Digital Red Eye Correction
• Intelligent Scene Selector: Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
• Colour Effect Mode: Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
• Still Image with Audio Recording: 5 seconds
• Voice Memos: 10 seconds

The LCD monitor is 2.7 inches in size. The screen is made up of around 230,000 dots.

The flash modes are: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off

The maximum flash range is 6m. This falls to 2.8m when the zoom lens is fully extended.

There are a number of preset scene modes. These are: Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2,, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pinhoole, Film Grain, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame.

You can shoot High Definition movies with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second. Sound can be recorded and zoom can be applied before shooting starts.

Among the more advanced features are:

• Aperture Size: F2.8 - 11 (Wide) - F5.9 - 11 (Tele)
• Shutter Speed 60 seconds to 1/2000 seconds
• Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
• Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple
• ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• High Sensitivity: ISO 1600 - 6400
• Auto Bracketing: +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen,
• White Balance Set: (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame mode)
• White Balance Adjustment: (±10steps, except for auto set)
• Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode), High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 10 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)(Speed Priority) approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)(Image Priority) Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode Max. 5 images (Standard mode)

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX60 to a computer, television set and compatible printer.

Description:	12 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom
Ease of Use:	8
Features:	8
Colour:	9
Macro:	9
Indoors:	9
Value for Money:	9
Style:	8
Movie Mode:	9
Image Quality:	9
Build Quality:	8
Total:	86
Verdict:	This is an excellent pocket camera. I was very impressed by the picture quality. I also found the camera easy to use and I like the feature set. This includes High Definition movies and image stabilisation. Recommended.
Review Date:	November 2009
Related Pages:	Panasonic DMC FX60 Specification Panasonic DMC FX60 Sample Images Panasonic DMC FX60 Features
Comparisons:	Canon IXUS 120 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC FX60
Comparisons:	Nikon Coolpix S640 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC FX60

	GBP 189.00
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Camera	Rating
Panasonic DMC FX60	86
Canon IXUS 120 IS	86
Sony DSC TX1	86
Canon IXUS 110 IS	86
Canon IXUS 100 IS	86
Panasonic DMC FS62	85
Samsung ST550	85
Nikon Coolpix S570	85

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, please make sure you double check the feature set and specification at the point of purchase.

Panasonic DMC FX60