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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
B-
HQ Grade: B-
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Buy it if you can find one!"
  • 5 out of 5
"Superb Camera"
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Reviews

  • 4.35 out of 5

Rating: 4.35 of 5
(367 user reviews)

Panasonic FZ50 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

Page 1 of 3 (51 DigitalCamera-HQ reviews total)

  • 5 out of 5
Buy it if you can find one! (Jim Robbins - 11/12/09)

This is my third digital camera and is by far the best. I'm not that experienced as a photographer but I do know how to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Superb Camera (Steve Mathers - 8/30/06)

I have upgraded from the FZ5 to the Fz50 and its now like going from a Mini to a Rolls Royce. This is a superb... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great for beginners (corina - 2/27/09)

Just got it. I'm a beginner. Easy to use for beginners. Takes great pics!read more

  • 4 out of 5
good product, great value. (Bruce B - 9/14/08)

This camera was, in the end, a compromise for me. i have been shooting for 35 years and went to digital media in 2002. My... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good and bad (Glenn Rosander - 7/31/08)

Last Christmas I decided to really learn how to use a digital camera. I had a 3 megapixel Cannon point and shoot. I signed up... read more

  • 4 out of 5
so far so good! (Julie Smith - 3/25/07)

I bought the camera about 2 weeks ago. I haven't really taken a whole lot of pics with it so far. However, the ones that... read more

  • 4 out of 5
SLR Like but..... (Alexander - 3/17/07)

I have the FZ 50 for about 5 months now and have taken about 1200+ shots with it. Initially, I have chosen this camera based... read more

  • 4 out of 5
A great middle of the road camera (J smith - 2/28/07)

I bought this camera with the intention of shooting my artwork, documenting my child's life and capturing small amounts of video to edit and get... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Very Good and User Friendly camera - A must for Camera fans (Sandeep Goswami - 1/19/07)

Hi..I had a Sony digital camera and used it for a couple of years and I decided to go for a higher configured model and... read more

  • 4 out of 5
great camera (Amit - 12/31/06)

I love this camera. It has a great zoom and really fits nicely into both hands. Feels like an SLR minus the huge price. Everone... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Bird pictures (Giovanni Fois - 11/11/06)

I want to say, about taking photos from birds, that I can����t understand the review charged with BAD. I����m used to take photos of birds... read more

  • 5 out of 5
An excellent camera for the money!! (Ben - 6/22/09)

For those who cannot afford a D-SLR, this camera ranks up there as one of the best cameras you can get. Its solidly built, and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
a wonderful camera (howard s.mendelsohn - 6/13/09)

this is a great camera,it takes beautiful photo,s .it has everything one needs.did not find anything to complain about.read more

  • 5 out of 5
You need not buy a SLR (Richard - 2/18/09)

This camera does the JOB of SLR
this built in zoom has advantage of not going for other zoom lense
Its ZOOM can pick up... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love this camera (Mick Webb - 11/19/08)

I have allways been at best, a point and shoot photographer.
My wife is a shutterbug however and owns a quality DSLR.

On a recent... read more

  • 5 out of 5
you get what you pay for (Alan - 7/5/08)

I have used fujii f601 and F810 cameras with excellent results and found them easy to slip into ones pocket, so they were always with... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best Like-slr (zafar - 2/17/08)

very good camera for a nice priceread more

  • 5 out of 5
fantastic camera (howard s. mendelsohn - 1/4/08)

this camera takes great pictures,no problems with grain or any thing else ,this is my 5th digtal camera and this one beats them all.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love my FZ50 (Loren C Powers Jr. - 1/2/08)

This is a great camera. I love the 12X zoom and it's versatility. It will take pictures in almost any conditions.
I've taken pix's... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 - BUY IT! (Rick Schwartz - 12/7/07)

I love this camera. I purchased a Canon Rebel XT DSLR and took quite a few shots with it. To say the least, I was... read more

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