The Panasonic DMC FX10 is a fairly standard, compact digital camera. It is just about small enough to fit into a pocket. Ease of use is a strong point of the DMC FX10. Even someone relatively new to digital cameras should be able to get along with this model. It has six megapixels and a three times optical zoom lens. The camera also offers image stabilisation.
Performance :
In our lab tests, the Lumix DMC-FX10 neither impressed nor disappointed. It took a slightly sluggish 1.9 seconds to start up and capture its first JPEG. Thereafter, it took 1.3 seconds between shots with the flash turned off, slowing just a bit to 1.7 seconds with the flash turned on.
Shutter lag measured an acceptable 0.5 second in our high-contrast test and 1.3 seconds in our low-contrast test; the tests mimic bright and dim shooting conditions, respectively. In Burst mode, we were able to capture an average of 1.7 frames per second when capturing 6-megapixel JPEGs, or 2.2fps when capturing VGA sized JPGs.
Image quality is pleasing, especially at lower ISOs. Colors look accurate, though perhaps a bit oversaturated, and the automatic white balance does a good job of neutralizing colors in most lighting conditions, including incandescent settings. Its original battery code is : CGA-S005.
Image Quality :
On the whole I am impressed with the quality of the photos produced by the DMC FX10. Focusing is good and the colours are strong. The only real downside I can see is that in a couple of instances I would like to have seen the photos a little brighter than they are. Starting with the first outdoor scenic shot this is a good effort. The photo is sharp throughout, there is very little loss of detail owing to sun glare and in the main colour levels are about right. The second outdoor shot is in sharper focus than most cameras manage with this shot. The camera does well to retain the amount of blue in the sky in this shot.
One of the most impressive aspects of the Lumix DMC-FX10 is its image stabilization, which should help you avoid having to shoot at higher ISOs as long as your subject isn't moving very fast.

- DMC FX10 Physicals info:
- Style: The DMC FX10 is available in blue, silver and black. Apart from the colour of the camera it looks like a pretty typical digital camera.
- Dimensions: 94.1 x 51.4 x 24.2 mm
- Weight: 125g
- Batteries: Lithium ion CGA-S005 rechargeable. (Battery and charger supplied). Panasonic estimate the camera should be capable of 370 photos in between charges.
- Memory cards: Compatible with SD/SDHC cards (not supplied). 27mb of internal memory (enough for around 12 shots).




