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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Only one drawback FZ20"
  • 4 out of 5
"Only one drawback FZ20"
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Reviews

  • 4.44 out of 5

Rating: 4.44 of 5
(422 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Panasonic DMC-FZ20

  • 3.5 out of 5
Solid focus, mediocre handling (CNET - 7/11/05)

CNET finds the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 to be a burly, blocky, brick of a camera with really exceptional capabilities. They are particularly enamored with the 12x optical zoom, calling the FZ20 the "camera to beat" for supertelephoto photography. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
Very capable (Imaging Resource - 7/11/05)

This reviewer feels that the Lumix DMC-FZ20 is the harbinger of Panasonic's arrival as a true contender in the digital camera market. The extended zoom, image stabilization, and "distinct sense of pro quality" are all lauded. read original review

Panasonic DMC-FZ20 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 4 out of 5
Only one drawback FZ20 (don fraser - 10/29/09)

The 4x digital zoom really sucks the quality out of an image. One can shut it off—I did. Otherwise I've been very happyread more

  • 4 out of 5
Only one drawback FZ20 (don fraser - 10/29/09)

The 4x digital zoom really sucks the quality out of an image. One can shut it off—I did. Otherwise I've been very happy with it.read more

  • 4 out of 5
stills OK video naff (phr33k - 7/28/09)

Everything about this camera is fine apart from video capture. This is so naff, it is unwatchable.
We need a program to denoise, deflicker... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Conistent Reliable Quality from Panasonic (GMAN - 12/24/06)

I have owned Panasonic Lumix cameras for a number of years now and they have consistently produced excellent quality crisp pictures. The stability technology almost... read more

  • 4 out of 5
well it's in the shop at this time (Robet Romero - 11/16/06)

when I first got the camera it took verynice shots (award winning shots) then I started having problems with out of focus shots which mostly... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Users Opinion (Ed Strong - 9/29/06)

I bought this camera as I could not face the idea of lugging about a Digital SLR with a set of lenses - imagine the... read more

  • 4 out of 5
LONG SHOT IS NOT GOOD ( - 5/1/06)

i lost the camara manual if you have please send me

thank youread more

  • 4 out of 5
Great Digital Camera ( - 10/24/05)

Fantastic images in good lighting conditions,average in poor light but don't know of other cameras that are good in low light at this price range! read more

  • 4 out of 5
Shooting Birds In Flight ( - 8/11/05)

Lumix FZ1 was my first digicam.
Lumix FZ20 my second.
Lumix FZ30 could be my third!
The former two are very good, notably the lens... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I'm so glad I bought this camera! (LisaS - 5/14/08)

I wanted an easy to use realiable camera, and this is it! Pictures are wonderful and what I see is what I get. I take... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Supreme Soccer Shots (Sheila - 4/13/08)

Most digital cameras have a significant time lag between when you press the button and it records the shot. During soccer games this means you... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Brilliant camera / lousy accessory availability (Pete Double - 12/1/06)

The hand book supplied with the FZ20 shows a telephoto lens. I've had one on order for six months and am still waiting! The camera... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Outstanding picture quality ( - 6/28/06)

I bought the FZ20 at Camp Fallujah in Iraq when my old camera kicked the bucket. I had it with me all the time for... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great camera ( - 3/29/06)

easy to use, great pictures, good price to value ratio. I love it.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Graet camera, the best i've owned! ( - 2/27/06)

I have had several film SLRs and this is my second digital camera. All things considered, it's the best camera I've ever used. The images... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Photos like a Pro ( - 9/21/05)

Takes brilliant photos. Images are crystal clear and look great. If your looking for a camera that is easy to use, well priced, and loaded... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Better than most SLR's ( - 8/25/05)

I have taken photos with many cameras. I personally feel this is a great camera for all types of photography. I recently took photos at... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great for nature photos ( - 8/15/05)

After 30 years of 35mm photography, this is my second digital camera (first was an Olympus C-400)and I could not be more pleased. I use... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best digital under $900! ( - 7/29/05)

Superb color and intuitive controls make this camera a pleasure to use. The zoom range and quality are exceptional.
The only complaint I have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
my lumix ( - 7/25/05)

Great camera, zoom is terrific, anti shake works. The leica lens, what can I say,sharp and clear.
One suggestion read the manuel, so many tricks... read more

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