Unbiased digital camera reviews, advice, and prices
  • Sorry, the guide you were looking for is no longer available. Here's a list of our current guides and editorial roundups.
Note: this camera was first sold in Jul 2005. There may be newer versions available.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"One Must Own This"
  • 5 out of 5
"Incredible"
See rating based on 219 user reviews
Submit your own Panasonic DMC-FZ30 review!
This camera is ranked

Research the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Editors' Comments

How much more detailed can a photo get? Panasonic wants to show you. As the successor to their FZ20 model, the Panasonic Lumix FZ30 carries the same extended zoom power and image stabilization while enhancing the total resolution of the camera. This camera is for serious users, with a slew of advanced features that will please aficionados but frustrate... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 12x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Leica DC lens
  • manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • RAW
See more specifications...

Ask a question & get answers about the DMC-FZ30

Subscribe to get email updates for questions about this product

Answered Questions for the DMC-FZ30

Q: Anyone knows if exist an underwater housing for my camera?
A: Ikelite makes a pretty good housing. read more
Q: What is the maximium SD Card I can use in the DMC-FZ30?
A: Regular SD storage compatible, which means you have a ceiling of 2GB. But that isn't a bad thing. Allow me... read more
Q: what's the best teleconverter for panasonic lumix FZ30? Thank you
A: Nalin,If you're looking for a teleconverter for your Panasonic DMC-FZ30, then you might want to try the Panasonic DMW-LW55 for... read more

See more answered questions for the DMC-FZ30...

Open Questions for the DMC-FZ30

Q: I OWN A DMC-FZ30, AND I LOST MY MANUAL, WHERE CAN I GET AN OTHER ONE ???
3 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Can't get FZ30 to talk to my PC
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Easy to use and hold like my Olympus 3040 with higher zoom for sports
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

See more open questions for the DMC-FZ30...

Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Panasonic DMC-FZ30

Offers from stores in US and Canada. Click to change:  French Stores German Stores Great Britain Stores Austrailian Stores North American Stores
Store Rating Store Name Price Visit Store
4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay eBay $49.00 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $999.95 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
via Amazon.com
$999.95 Go!
powered by Shopping.com

Share your opinion and read others' reviews of the Panasonic DMC-FZ30

  • 4.57 out of 5

Average rating based on 219 total reviews: 4.57/5

DigitalCamera-HQ User Reviews

Submit your own DMC-FZ30 review!

  • 5 out of 5
One Must Own This (Darshan - 11/23/07)

Its really superb like any means.
One must own this.
I have never seen results like its before!read more

  • 5 out of 5
Incredible (Bob - 2/4/07)

I recently lost my wife; and decided to dabble in photography again. I had as a young man. My best freinds wife introduced me to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera (Ben Othman - 11/12/06)

Very good camera and excellent lenses (obvious as made by Leica!). Shooting in 8M pixels and raw format gives wonderful results specially in natural light.read more

See all DMC-FZ30 user reviews...

Professional Reviews

  • 4 out of 5
If we could only have one camera for all our photo and video needs… (PC Magazine - 11/29/05)

This thoughtful PC Magazine review finds a lot to like about the FZ30, and is worth checking out to get a complete portrait of this appealing camera. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
Darn close to perfect (DC Resource - 11/29/05)

DC Resource can be a little nitpicky, but never say they don't give you all the facts. This detailed review of the Panasonic FZ30 really loves the camera, but thinks the noise levels can be a bit much. Take a look at this great review to get a feel for the camera's strengths and possible weaknesses. read original review

See all DMC-FZ30 professional reviews...

Start Here!
Most Popular
  1. Panasonic FZ35
  2. Canon SD1200 IS
  3. Canon 500D
  4. Canon A1000 IS
  5. Canon SX20 IS
  6. Panasonic FS15
  7. Samsung SL30
  8. Canon 50D
  9. Nikon D90
  10. Canon SX120
Camera Brand
Price Range
Camera Type
Camera Line
Megapixels
Hands-On Reviews
Latest Cameras
Top Searches
Our Other Sites

Close
Loading