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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
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  • 3 out of 5
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Reviews

  • 4.49 out of 5

Rating: 4.49 of 5
(254 user reviews)

Panasonic FZ50 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

Page 1 of 3 (46 DigitalCamera-HQ reviews total)

  • 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

  • 3 out of 5
Camera (Keri - 10/13/08)

This camera is a good camera for beginners. I really liked it when i first got it but am now ready for a more proffessional... 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

  • 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

  • 2 out of 5
engineer (Bart - 5/13/08)

This is not a point and shoot. It will take some time to get good at using this camera. Many shots are blurry even outside. 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

  • 5 out of 5
Just Superb (W. Allen - 8/14/07)

Selecting cameras is a trade-off. What is important is ensuring that the trade-off you make are best for you. I have been a film SLR... read more

  • 5 out of 5
the bees knees (alan - 7/10/07)

Pretty well as good as all the reviews said it would be. the main thing missing for me is an 'instant infinity' focus setting. it... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Purpose Cmaera (BillT - 6/29/07)

I have had my Lumix for 3 months and I enjoy using it every time I pick it up. I am an amateur photographer and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Terrific camera for the price (Nancy - 6/5/07)

I own a Nikon D200 but find I use the Lumx FZ50 almost exclusively. It's light weight and has a wonderful zoom, precise auto focusing... read more

  • 5 out of 5
A good bridge between an amateur and an expert (aharol - 5/28/07)

This camera is a good intermediate one between being an experienced amateur and being an expert photographer. It lets you try out a

lot... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great slr-like (Hasim Canan - 4/26/07)

First of all i am not a professional photographer, it is my hobby. Therefore you can understand that i can not buy quality lenses for... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Meets All Expectations (Jim Robbins - 4/24/07)

I've taken 400+ pictures in various conditions and am still working through the many features of this fine piece of machinery. The Leica lens (which... read more

  • 5 out of 5
real bang for buck (winoseti - 4/24/07)

the lense element is a bit long and really needs a tripod but it is enclosed so the sand at the beach doesnt go in....read more

  • 5 out of 5
great camera (bkbmom - 4/19/07)

I've owned this camera for over 6 months now and taken it on 4 trips (NYC, Disney, Ireland, and Hilton Head) and used it extensively. read more

  • 3 out of 5
Not what I thought (Dexter B Jenkins - 4/14/07)

The camera is good if you are into still/posed photos. However action photos are someone difficult not to mention the speed of the camera. For... read more

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