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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Reviews

Imaging Resource

03/2012

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Perhaps hedging its bets, Panasonic continues to make a CCD-based megazoom camera alongside its CMOS-bearing flagship. Last year, the company's FZ100 won praise for being "tremendous fun" but it didn't make the cut for a Dave's Pick because its CMOS sensor, which made HD video and faster speed possible, was just too noisy. Their followup FZ150 was noticeably better. The fun is still here with the Panasonic FZ47 (which sports the same 24x zoom starting at a very wide 25mm) and even Full HD video -- but the sensor is a high-speed CCD. "Speed" as in 3.7 frames per second for seven full-res shots. That limits Movie mode to 60i rather than 60p but it's still 1920x1080. There's even a bit more fun with the Panasonic FZ47 than the FZ100 if you like the idea of having manual exposure control for your video. Not a lot of digicams can pull off that trick. But using, say, Aperture Priority in video mode may just change your career path. Panasonic also claims the FZ47 autofocuses faster than the FZ100 and its firmware processes data faster, as well. It isn't all good news, unfortunately. The biggest surprise was the Panasonic FZ47's tendency to blow out the highlights in cloudy conditions, although our sunlit shots seemed well exposed. And, unlike the FZ100, there's no RAW mode. Look and Feel.

CNet

12/2011

7.0/10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Several of the features, shooting options, and aspects of the design are identical between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and the Lumix DMC-FZ150, so portions of our review of that camera are used again here. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 makes a convincing argument for buying the Lumix DMC-FZ150. That happened with its compact megazoom counterparts, the ZS8 and ZS10, too. The FZ150's MSRP is $100 more than the FZ47's, but packs in a lot more features, like a rotating LCD, a hot shoe for adding a flash, and an input for an external mic as well as raw capture, better shooting performance--particularly burst shooting--and nicer low-light photos. That's not to say that the FZ47 is a bad camera; it's definitely not. It has a nice lens, fairly quick performance, and nice photo quality up to ISO 800, depending on how picky you are about what photos look like at full size. If you can find the FZ47 at a good price (I've seen it as low as $250), it's a solid choice and easy to recommend. But as with the ZS8, if you focus on what's been cut to get the price lower, you may decide to save up and spend the extra money. Photo quality has improved from this camera's predecessor, the FZ40.

CNet UK

10/2011

9.0/10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 review

Superzoom may be an intermediate class of cameras, filling the gap between compacts and dSLRs, but they're more than a poor-man's pro snapper. They may not have an interchangeable lens or a full-frame sensor, but there is plenty to recommend. Chief among those recommendations is the lens, which is often more powerful and better tuned to each model's sensor than far more expensive dSLR equivalents. That's particularly true of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48. Its Leica-built lens is bright and clear, while the mammoth zoom makes it one of the most versatile sub-£300 cameras currently on sale. We tested it by shooting various flora, including a teasel and rose hips, and in each case we were bowled over by the results. The macro performance of the FZ48 was exemplary, with a short, sharp sweet spot where the focus was perfectly fixed, and a rapid fall off to the front and rear. The rose hip was particularly well captured, with the fine bark of its leading branch and the individual veins in the leaves both extremely clear. These contrasted well with the smooth skin of the hips themselves and the blurred background, which pulled the subject forward within the frame. The FZ48's macro performance was consistently impressive, bringing forward the subject matter from a nicely blurred background (click image to enlarge).

Camera Labs

09/2011

8.4/10

Panasonic Lumix FZ47 / FZ48 review

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ47 (or FZ48 as it's known in Europe), is a 12.1 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a 24x stabilised range, Full HD video capabilities and a detailed 3in screen. Launched in July 2011, it replaces the popular Lumix FZ40 (or FZ45 as it was known outside North America). Over recent generations of the FZ-series, Panasonic has updated the lens on every other model, so since the optics received a revamp with the previous FZ40 / FZ45, it's not surprising to find the lens unchanged on the new FZ47 / FZ48. As such, this latest Lumix inherits the 25-600mm equivalent range of its predecessor and therefore continues to fall short of the whopping 35x and 36x ranges boasted by the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Olympus SP810UZ respectively. That said, while the Canon and Olympus undoubtedly reach comfortably further in the telephoto stakes, the 25-600mm range of the Panasonic continues to be extremely versatile, with few occasions when you'd want anything more. And to be fair, while the lens range may be unchanged, Panasonic has equipped the optics with nano-coatings to reduce reflectivity and added the Active Stabilisation mode seen on the ZS10 / TZ20 which better combats wobbling when walking and filming.

DigitalVersus

09/2011

8.0/10

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Panasonic's FZ-series cameras have been a long line of bestselling bridges, and are updated by the manufacturer with all the regularity of a well-oiled clock. However, they usually only see small changes and tweaks from one model to the next, as Panasonic has clearly found the winning formula and isn't too keen to change it. The FZ48 is therefore a fairly slight upgrade of last year's FZ45 with a new screen and sensor. From the outside, the Lumix FZ48 very nearly a clone of the FZ45. It has exactly the same controls in exactly the same layout, and the only real differences between the two models are purely aesthetic tweaks—a few new logos, a flash that's better-integrated into the camera body, microphones that have been moved back a bit etc. The build is therefore pretty decent, although it's nothing out of the ordinary—the Fuji HS20, for example, feels more sturdy on first contact. The camera's design and controls are effective, relatively simple, and offer direct access to all the more frequently used settings, even if the location of the Q.Menu button is debatable. One major difference in this 2011 model, however, is the screen.

TechRadar

08/2011

6.0/10

Panasonic DMC-FZ48 review

Bridge cameras fill a niche due to the huge zoom ranges that can be achieved when designing a camera around a small sensor, while keeping the camera body relatively compact.The Panasonic DMC-FZ48 is very similar to the previously released Panasonic FZ45, which currently retails at around £250. It has the same 24x lens, providing an angle of view equivalent to a 25-600mm lens on a 35mm camera and the same 'Sonic Speed AF' system, which promises fast and accurate focusing. The Panasonic DMC-FZ48 is very similar to the previously released Panasonic FZ45, which currently retails at around £250. It has the same 24x lens, providing an angle of view equivalent to a 25-600mm lens on a 35mm camera and the same 'Sonic Speed AF' system, which promises fast and accurate focusing. The updated FZ48 retails for around £320, which is competitively priced when compared to direct competition. The major differences lie in the sensor, which is a modest 12.1 megapixel CCD in the FZ48, while its predecessor sports a 14.1 megapixel sensor. The logic behind reducing the resolution must be to improve the camera's performance at high ISO sensitivities, although the choice of a CCD sensor over the latest back-illuminated CMOS technology is a little baffling.

DigitalCameraInfo

08/2011

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ47 is an exemplary 24x ultrazoom that boasts some of the most accurate color reproduction we've ever seen, and very strong test results across the board. Shooting is painless thanks to confident handling, a useful burst mode, and a robust feature set. It's sure to be one of this year's best fixed-lens cameras. The FZ47’s color accuracy is straight up amazing. We ran the test three times to be sure. In that test, where lower scores are better, the FZ47 produced a color error average of only 1.96. This is the best score of any fixed lens camera since as far back as any of us can remember. Looking over the raw data, we find the camera’s weaknesses, small as they are, tend to be centered around the brightest yellows and blues. Most areas of the gamut tend to be slightly darker than they should be, but yellows are off by a relatively wide margin. Still, if faithful, flattering shots are important to you, know that the Lumix FZ47 is one of the best performers ever. More on how we test color. We’ll be comparing the FZ47 to a few similar models, Canon’s PowerShot SX30 IS, Fujifilm’s FinePix HS10, and an older model from the Lumix line, Panasonic’s FZ35. In this test however, the comparison is moot.

What Digital Camera

08/2011

8.9/10

Panasonic Lumix FZ48 review

The Panasonic FZ48 has a 24x optical zoom lens that equates to a wideangle 25mm through to a long-reaching 600mm equivalent. As well as POWER OIS image stabilisation to reduce camera shake, Panasonic's latest Nano Surface Coating covers the front glass to reduce reflective qualities and therefore produce pictures with less ghosting and flare. Behind the scenes is a 12.1MP CCD sensor, which is a lower resolution than the previous FZ45 model's 14.1MP version. It would seem that Panasonic is taking note of the current limitations of imaging sensors and not overpopulating the sensor with unneeded pixels in a bid to improve final image quality that's still of a significant enough output size for the purpose of enlargement. The latest sensor has a higher transfer processing speed and this makes Full HD 1080i movie capture possible at 50 fields per second. Panasonic Lumix FZ48 review sample image - click for full size gallery As well as intelligent Auto (iA) there are full manual controls, a 3D mode and a variety of scene options, including picture-enhancing modes under the ‘Photo Style' guise.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom - Black	$284.99	See it
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom - Black	$299	See it
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47K 12 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black	$299.88	See it
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Zoom (Black) 8GB Accessory Saver Bundle	$340.52	See it
Panasonic Lumix Dmc-fz47 Digital Camera Black + 8gb Sd Card + Reader+ Kit	$341.97	See it
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 12.1 Megapixel 3D Bridge Camera with 3 LCD, 24x Optical Zoom, Black	$353.99	See it
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Zoom (Black) 16GB Super Accessory Saver Bundle	$364.79	See it
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47 Digital Camera (Black) with SSE Gift Package: Includes - 8GB SDHC Memory Card, Card Reader, Additional Replacement Battery, Travel Charger and much more...	$414.99	See it
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom (Black) + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit	$418	See it
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom (Black) + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit	$548	See it
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47 Digital Camera (Black) with SSE Lens Package: Includes - 0.45x Wide Angle Lens, 2x Telephoto Lens, 3 Piece Pro Filter Kit (UV,CPL,FLD), 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Card Reader, Additional Replacement Battery, Travel Charger and much more...	$794.95	See it