Panasonic's 2006 slim compact — 6MP CCD, 28-102mm f/2.8 Leica lens, Mega O.I.S., 2.5in LCD
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 was a slim pocket compact released in 2006 as part of Panasonic's style-led FX line. It stood out in its class by pairing a 28mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with optical image stabilisation, features that were far from standard on small compacts of the era. The same model name was used worldwide.
It used a 6-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD behind a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.6-16.8mm lens, equivalent to 28-102mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8-5.6. Mega O.I.S. optical stabilisation, a 2.5-inch LCD, ISO 80-1600, shutter speeds from 8s to 1/2000s and a 16:9 widescreen movie mode rounded out the spec. Images were stored on SD cards and power came from a proprietary lithium-ion pack; the body measured 94x53x27mm and weighed around 132g.
The wide 28mm end made the FX01 more useful for landscapes, interiors and group shots than typical 35mm-starting compacts of 2006, and stabilisation helped its slow telephoto aperture. It suits collectors of mid-2000s CCD compacts and casual shooters after a pocketable camera with a distinctive rendering; noise rises quickly above ISO 200, as was typical of small CCDs.
On the used market, check that a charger and working DMW-BCB7 type battery are included, as spares are third-party only now. Inspect the lens barrel for grit or misalignment from pocket carry, confirm the LCD is free of bleed and pressure marks, and test SD card recognition. CCD-era Panasonics are commonly sold untested, so a powered-on demonstration matters.