Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 review

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX40 is well-made, but how do its pictures fare?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-07-01July 1st 2009

Price at launch	£250.00
Product Type	Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Wide Angle	Yes
Product Family	Lumix LX
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Black
Optical Zoom	5x
Digital Zoom	4x
Brand Name	Panasonic
Features	Face Detection
Screen Size	6.4 cm (2.5")
Video Formats	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Viewfinder Type	No
Weight (Approximate)	128.0 g
Flash Memory Capacity	40 MB
Minimum Focus Distance	50 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Total Camera Resolution	12.7 Megapixel
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Height	53.0 mm
Width	95.0 mm
Depth	21.5 mm
Autofocus Points	11
Product Series	LX
Focal Length	4.40 mm to 22 mm
Image Formats	JPEG
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Product Model	DMC-FX40
Product Name	Lumix DMC-FX40 Compact Camera
Product Line	Lumix
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	DMCFX40EBK
Manufacturer Website Address	www.panasonic.co.uk
Package Contents	Lumix DMC-FX40 Compact Camera Battery Charger Battery Pack Battery Case / AV Cable USB Connection Cable AC Cable Hand Strap CD-ROM
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year