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One thing is for sure, Panasonic hasn’t skimped on the spec for the FZ-50. It packs in a 10.1Mp CCD sensor, moving up from the 8Mp sported by the FZ-30, there is a 12x optical zoom with a 35-420mm range in 35mm terms, and at the wide end lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8. What’s impressive ... Read review
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cameras (a replacement for the FZ30). The Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a twelve times optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, a ten megapixel sensor, up to ISO 16...
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Panasonic has announced the latest in the FZ double digit series of prosumer digital ... more
cameras (a replacement for the FZ30). The Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a twelve times optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, a ten megapixel sensor, up to ISO 16...
Postage & Packaging: £3.48 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
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(+) Ultra-compact dimensions, fun automatic tools, good performance for the asking price (-) Cluttered menu layout, camera buttons are scarce, specs are almost identical to the Samsung ES15
Advantages: High Quality images;wide range of features Disadvantages: pricey;slow performance
...One thing is for sure, Panasonic hasn’t skimped on the spec for the FZ-50. It packs in a 10.1Mp CCD sensor, moving up from the 8Mp sported by the FZ-30, there is a 12x optical zoom with a 35-420mm range in 35mm terms, and at the wide end lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8. What’s impressive is that the maximum aperture is fast F/3.7 at the full extension of 420mm.
With a 420mm lens you risk camera shake, however hard you try to combat it ... ...the FZ-50 features Panasonics mega 0.I.S. (optical image stabilisation) to try to reduce this problem. It works by moving the lens to counteract movement and features two modes: mode one is continually active, while mode 2 only works when the shutter is half pressed, thus saving battery life.
The 2 inch screen is easy to view and can be angled outwards for waist level shooting, although a 2.5 inch screen would have been even better.
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All in one, D-SLR-style compacts bridge the gap between budget D-SLRs and system cameras, and their main appeal is the large built in zoom housed in the body. The FZ-50 fits nicely into the hand with a distinct handgrip. Both the zoom ring and focusing ring are manual and operate smoothly, and they are weighted well for precise control. The majority of the camera is made from plastic, but it does have a reasonably solid feel and is well made. One thing is for sure, Panasonic hasn’t skimped on the spec for the FZ-50. It packs in a 10.1Mp CCD sensor, moving up from the 8Mp sported by the FZ-30, there is a 12x optical zoom with a 35-420mm range in 35mm terms, and at the wide end lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8. What’s impressive is that the maximum aperture is fast F/3.7 at the full extension of 420mm. With a 420mm lens you risk camera shake, however hard you try to combat it with a steady hand and a fast shutter speed, but the FZ-50 features Panasonics mega 0.I.S. (optical image stabilisation) to try to reduce this problem. It works by moving the lens to counteract movement and features two modes: mode one is continually active, while mode 2 only works when the shutter is half pressed, thus saving battery life. The 2 inch screen is easy to view and can be angled outwards for waist level shooting, although a 2.5 inch screen would have been even better. The maximum ISO has been increased from 400 on the FZ-30 to 1600 on the FZ—50 and there is a 9 point selectable AF system, too. The layout is very logical and similar to a D-SLR. It’s easy to get up to speed and for a bridge compact, the 9 point AF is pretty quick, too. Write times were on the pedestrian side though, taking 2 seconds for a JPEG and up to 5 seconds for RAW (now supported by adobe camera raw 3.5) when it comes to continuous shooting mode, it can manage 3 fine JPEGs before the shot. Things improve when it comes to the mega O.I.S though – you can hand hold at slow 1/15 sec and it dramatically cuts down on camera shake. The FZ-50 is packed with features and the MEGA 0.I.S. works a treat. The 10mp sensor delivers crisp, vivid images, and the RAW mode is a bonus for those with creative intentions. It’s a shame it’s let down by sluggish performance, though it shouldn’t be singled out, as most bridge compacts suffer on write times, too. Its one of the best all in ones around but at a pricey £400 it faces some stiff competition with that sort of budget.
Advantages: fantastic 12x optical zoom and superb image quality Disadvantages: no case and standard memory card is too small
...We decided to buy a panasonic as they have a great reputation, but couldn't pick between three similar models. I spoke to the shop assistant and logged onto kelkoo and eventually decided to buy the Lumix FZ50.
The list price was £420, but we bought one from camera4u.com for £366.00
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Black is a fantastic camera and is very sturdily built. It feels like an expensive camera. It has a huge 12.0 optical zoom, and at 10.1 ... ...specifications off the box;
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Black features:
10.1 effective megapixels
12x optical zoom
2.0 inch LCD screen
Manual focus and zoom rings
Full manual control including shutter and aperture priority
In the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Black box:
Camera, 32Mb SD card, Li-ion rechargeable battery, battery charger, lens cap, lens hood, AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, strap, software CD. And this information is taken from the ...
juliet_bravo 18.10.2006
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Advantages: Lens, Video Function Disadvantages: LCD Screen a bit dim
This is a very nice camera for a number of reasons. Firstly, the quality of the lens; it is made by Leica, and is of abnormally high quality for a conpact camera - it is nice and sharp with little chromatic abberation (the green and magenta tones you often get around high-contrast edges from cheaper lenses). The camera offers the ability to capture images in the compact camera standard format of 4:3, or the 3:2 of SLR cameras. The build quality is ... ...- the clip-on lens hood is also made of nice thick plastic. One very nice feature is the fold out 2 inch LCD screen. This is very helpful if you are taking macro images or pictures from a difficult angle. However, it is not particularly bright, so in good weather it is sensible to use the Electronic Viewfinder. This is one of the best EVFs I have seen, with a high resolution and good sharpness, albeit a bit contrasty. The video facility is good quality ...
benjybh 30.08.2007
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Advantages: Stunning zoom for those long range shots Disadvantages: You need a tripod for steadying picture when using the Macro Zoom
The camera is so easy to use that you only need to read the book to learn about the special features in depth. I read the book to discover how to put the battery in and then I was away. When I needed to use a feature I looked it up in the instruction book.
The FZ50 has a wonderful zoom range and have been taking some stunning photographs. The lens is outstanding. The image stabilisation is v. good and start-up and multiple picture mode is quick. ...
kev927 29.01.2008
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Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
Manufacturer's product description
The DMC-FZ50 boasts a 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD for its image sensor and Venus Engine III for the image processing LSI, making it possible to record a image at max. ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. Furthermore, by dramatically reducing the noise levels that challenged its predecessor, the DMC-FZ50 is able to capture 10.1-megapixel full resolution images even in high sensitivity recording.To fight against the major cause of blurred images, Panasonic invented the MEGA O.I.S. system taking advantage of its superior lens technology to compensate for handshake - a feature which has long been incorporated into the LUMIX range of cameras. In addition, to also compensate for the other major cause of blurred images- movement of the subject - the FZ50 is also equipped with the world's first Intelligent ISO Control (hereafter I.I.C.) within the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III. When set to the I.I.C, the Venus Engine III detects the subject's movement and adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the subject movement and the light condition automatically. Panasonic's excellent image stabilizing system allows users to take clear, crisp images in any situation automatically, leaving everything to the camera.The LUMIX DMC-FZ50 faithfully inherits the well received basic specifications from its predecessor FZ30 such as the manual focus ring and manual zoom ring, yet enhances the image sensor up to 10.1-megapixel. Noise is drastically reduced with this new FZ50 achieving a rendition of even higher quality images. The DMC-FZ50 is bound to spark the imagination of high-end users and join the Panasonic LUMIX high-end model lineupDespite the significantly increased performance of the camera, the Venus Engine III consumes only 80% of the power utilized by the Venus Engine II and is able to achieve a longer battery life of approx. 360 pictures (CIPA) on a single charge. With its multi-task image processing capability, the Venus Engine III also boasts outstanding response time with an industry-leading level of shutter release time lag of as short as 0.009 sec. minimum and the shutter interval of 0.8 sec.