Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37, also known as DMC-FX38 in some countries, is a 10.1MP point and shoot digital camera with a 5x optical zoom. Comes with a light update to its predecessor – the DMC-FX35, this slim camera keeps all of the bells and whistles that made the FX35 such a fun, flexible camera: it’s chic and easy to use.
The design
The DMC-FX37 is a slim camera, metal-bodied compact sporting the clean design and excellent build quality we’ve come to expect from the Lumix line-up. It is externally identical to its predecessor, the FX35. Measuring only 94.7 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm and weighing 146g with a card and battery, the FX37 is easy enough to stuff into a pocket or purse.
Although it’s a small and slim camera, the Lumix FX37′s control layout is surprisingly intuitive and usable for those of us with larger hands. For many, ultra compact models spell ergonomic trouble, but the FX37′s thickness, heft, and textured thumb-grip area on the back panel give the camera good balance in hand.
Features
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 features a 10.1 megapixel sensor and a new Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 5x optical zoom lens delivering an equivalent range of 25-125mm. An auto-exposure slim camera, the FX37 sports an implementation of Panasonic’s very smooth and savvy Intelligent Auto system, which automatically detects the type of scene in front of the lens and adjusts accordingly.
Other features include optical image stabilization, Panasonic’s new AF Tracking function, and an Intelligent ISO setting for “capping” maximum automatically selected sensitivity at either ISO 400, 800, or 1600.
Features include:
- 10.1 megapixel resolution, 1/2.33 inch CCD sensor
- 5x optical zoom , f/2.8-5.9
- 2.5 inch LCD
- 5 Shooting Modes (Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, Scene, Motion Picture, Clipboard)
- ISO 100-1600
- 1280×720/30 fps video
- SD/SDHC card, 50MB built-in memory
- Rechargeable 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery (310 shots)
- Mega O.I.S. optical image stabilization, Venus Engine IV processor, Intelligent ISO, AF Tracking
Final Note
Many customer agree with the photo quality of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37, good color with fine detail (sharp), improved noise control, helpful image stabilization, object focus tracking, etc; everything that you can ask for an ultra compact and slim camera.
Besides, the DMC-FX37′s ultra-wide Leica lens is still as good as ever: sharp, fast, and much more flexible than the normal-to-telephoto 3x zooms still found on many ultra-compacts.