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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
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As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is also often compared to mirrorless, pro digicams, entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ28 and the Lumix DMC-FZ150) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix P510 and the Coolpix L810)
Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs professional size 120x83x102 mm), is slightly lighter (407 g vs 528 g), shoots RAW and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).
However, on average it has slightly less zoom (18x vs 24x), records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 460k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
1 year newer
$136 - $152
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
4 years newer
$499
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
2 years newer
$400
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
1 year older
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Nikon Coolpix P510
4 years newer
$397 - $400
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Fujifilm FinePix S2950
3 years newer
$159 - $160
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds) and has a built-in flash.
However, on average it records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 610k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (8 MP vs 15.9 MP) and significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,250 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).
Samsung NX11
3 years newer
$619 - $730 18-55mm lens
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Olympus PEN E-PL1
2 years newer
$219 - $279 14-42mm lens
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Samsung NX200
4 years newer
$699 18-55mm lens
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Olympus OM-D E-M5
4 years newer
$1,000 - $1,299 (body only)
$1,100 14-42mm lens
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Olympus PEN E-PM1
3 years newer
$500 14-42mm lens
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (18x vs 5x), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 461k dots).
Canon PowerShot G12
3 years newer
$370 - $496
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Canon PowerShot S95
3 years newer
$364 - $389
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Canon Powershot S100
4 years newer
$370 - $430
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Canon PowerShot G9
similar age
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is significantly smaller (prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is slightly lighter (407 g vs 560 g) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (8 MP vs 16.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,250 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).
Canon Rebel T3
3 years newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens
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Canon Rebel T3i
3 years newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
10 months newer
$348 - $595 (body only)
$439 18-55mm lens
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Nikon D5100
3 years newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), shoots RAW and has a viewfinder (digital vs none).
However, on average it has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 921k dots).
Samsung WB700
3 years newer
$178 - $215
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Panasonic Lumix ZS20
4 years newer
$291 - $350
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
3 years newer
$319 - $330
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), has way more more zoom (18x vs 3x), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 38 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes slightly higher resolution photos (8 MP vs 7.1 MP).
However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), is much larger (prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs super compact 94x51x24 mm), doesn't have a touch screen, is older (july, 2007 vs july, 2010) and is thicker (3.5" vs 1").
Nikon Coolpix L14
similar age
$205
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
3 years newer
$193
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07
1 year older
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