Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including dynamic range, colour rendition and the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.

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The wide-angle end of the zoom is equivalent to 35mm.

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The telephoto end is equivalrnt to 105mm, about average for a 3x zoom.

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Colour reproduction is excellent.

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Dyanmic range is about average for a 10MP camera, with some shadow detail and burned out highlights.

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