Panasonic FX01 - Cracked Screen

[bruce_garrett]

I am thinking of buying a Panasonic FX01 as a carry around camera to complement my FZ30.

 

I have heard reports of a potential problem with the screen cracking on the FX series, some with the

FX01 but many more specifically on the FX9. The damage appears to be in the same place right next to

the review button on the joystick. It seems to occur even when the camera has been well treated and in

certain instances when stored overnight in its case.

 

This sounds like a design fault which Panasonic refute but may only affect a particular batch of stock.

 

Has anyone else had this problem in say the last 12 months as I understand the FX01 is no longer in

production?

 

Any input much appreciated.

[john schroeder]

Any camera can crack it's screen if not treated properly. If the screen is cracking in a specific location then its more likely that when excessive pressure in applied to the chassis this is where it flexes first. It isn't the cameras that are defective but how the users are treating them.

[r.t. dowling]

I bought a new FX01 about three months ago and haven't had any problems.

[bruce_garrett]

Thanks R T... that's reassuring. Seems that Panasonic have fixed the fault.