  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 review  Our rating  3.5 stars out of
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Apart from its rather remarkable 5x super-wideangle lens, the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 doesn't have any other obvious selling
points that justify its price. But, when you pick it up and use
it, you realise you're also getting outstanding design and build
quality. It's just a pity the pictures aren't crisper     • Good
styling and design   • Straightforward controls   • 5x zoom
range     • Pricey   • Sluggish zooming and autofocus   • Detail
lacks bite  In this review  There are tonnes of smart and dinky
compact cameras around, so why buy this one, especially when it
costs around £240? The 12-megapixel sensor isn't headline news,
but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40's 5x super-wideangle lens is
rather good, and, beneath that refreshingly straightforward
exterior, is plenty of clever technology.  Cameras of this size
usually have very plain and limited 3x zooms, but the 5x zoom on
this cam