Panasonic DL1 Eluga

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 27 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

7
Average:

9
Bad:

11

Pros:

Catchy looks, slim and lightweight, Resistant to dust and water damage, NFC
Wonderfully slim, sleek design, Very small for its 4.3inch display, Good battery life, Waterand dustproofing work as promised

Cons:

Low incall audio quality, Poorly designed physical buttons, No LED flash, Below average battery life, Gingerbread at launch
Sleep / wake button poorly deisgned, PenTile AMOLED display doesn't look as good as an LCD, Performance not on par with similar devices, 720p video disappointing

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Last revision on May 5, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Catchy looks, slim and lightweight, Resistant to dust and water damage, NFC
Wonderfully slim, sleek design, Very small for its 4.3inch display, Good battery life, Waterand dustproofing work as promised

Reviewers Didn't Like

Low incall audio quality, Poorly designed physical buttons, No LED flash, Below average battery life, Gingerbread at launch
Sleep / wake button poorly deisgned, PenTile AMOLED display doesn't look as good as an LCD, Performance not on par with similar devices, 720p video disappointing

Expert reviews and ratings

A gorgeous-looking waterproof handset, marred by a weak spec sheet for the price...

By Stuff on August 01, 2012

In the minus column, the battery life is poor, the camera lacklustre and there’s far too little storage on-board. But on the plus side, the Eluga is stylish, slim, light, waterproof and has a big, bright screen. ® Thanks to Expansys for the loan of...

By theregister.co.uk on July 06, 2012

has made phones in the past, but this is the first time the company has had a serious crack at the smartphone market.The packs in plenty of the necessary features, as you’d expect, including waterproofing. There’s a 4.3in QHD OLED screen, with a...

By What Hi-Fi? on June 20, 2012

I expected more from the Eluga, as a first entry back into the European mobile phone market, knowing what Panasonic is capable of elsewhere in the world. There is a high cost attached to the device of £335, which seems quite steep considering the...

By IT Pro Portal on June 12, 2012

The Panasonic Eluga has an unusual array of features – offering NFC support could see it gain popularity as NFC becomes more widespread. But the mediocre snapper and the problem with glitches are a serious issue. This is a beautifully designed...

By 3G UK on June 11, 2012

The Panasonic Eluga is super stylish and a decent performer too, with dual core processor and a fine 4.3-inch touchscreen. The eight-megapixel camera could produce slightly better pictures but the waterproofing is a boon -- vogueish and tough too,...

By Wired UK on June 11, 2012

The Panasonic Eluga marks the Japanese giant's return to the European smartphone market. And while the Panasonic Eluga impresses with its high quality build and graceful good looks, it disappoints on a number of fronts and is not the return to form that...

By TechRadar on May 30, 2012

A super-stylish waterproof smartphone, but it’s a limited by Android 2.3.5, a small battery and some annoying buttons...

By Expert Reviews on May 23, 2012

“Style over substance” – this is the idea around which the Panasonic ELUGA has been designed. It is the slim profile and low weight combined with resistance to dust and water damage that make this smartphone stand out. However, the poor audio...

By Phone Arena on May 17, 2012

The Panasonic Eluga dL1 offers a slim design and waterproof body, but the user interface feels dated, lacking the polish you'll find...

By Pocket-lint on May 02, 2012

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