Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 / DMC-FX40

102 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Zoom (13)
Image quality (11)
Screen (6)
Low-light (6)
Exposure (5)

Negative
Features (2)
Energy (1)
Battery (1)
Color (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the exposure and low light performance. The screen and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the shutter, and many are negative about the energy efficiency and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 / DMC-FX40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

In many ways, the 12.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 is an exciting camera. It's got a compact build, tons of features, and an easy-to-use interface with big icons and large text. Add in powerful zoom and HD video capture and you have the makings...

Compact design. Wide-angle lens with 5X zoom. Captures HD video. Easy-to-use interface

Expensive. Some pictures can look soft. LCD shows considerable amounts of motion blur. Noticeable shutter lag

The pricey Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 offers a lot of features for a point-and-shoot camera, but its image quality falls short, particularly under bright light.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: Mark Brezinski (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 First Impressons Digital Camera Review

Introduction The Panasonic DMC-FX48 is a point-and-shoot capable of 720p HD video capture. It's a slightly more advanced point-and-shoot than many an entry-level model, though you obviously won't be getting the same level of control that you...

• HD Video • Some advanced options for a point-and-shoot • Comes with some good editing and playback options • Price • Somewhat unintuitive for beginners • Basic-looking interface clashes with handsome body design

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by: Jim Keenan (digitalcamerareview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Review

Panasonic brought us one of our favorite cameras of 2008 in the Lumix FX35, but a subsequent update, the FX37, left us wishing for more performance improvements.

Compact and light ; Good build quality ; Good lens performance

Softer images ; No Vivid setting in iA

ISO 800 is predictably and significantly worse than 400, with the biggest single hit to noise levels coming between 800 and 1600. Of course, you can make the argument that the FX48 is crowding 2 megapixels more resolution on the same sized sensor as...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by: Alvin Soon (hardwarezone.com)

Panasonic LUMIX FX48 - HardwareZone.com

After the award-winning Panasonic LUMIX FX36 and FX38, we take a look at the latest FX48 to see how the newcomer fares.

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Consumer review by: morgan engel (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

I bought this camera as a replacement for my Optio S5i that was getting long in the tooth. After a few weeks with the FX48, I've gotta say it's a good replacement and a decent compromise on features. I was looking for something that turned on and ...

The videos come in mov format, which could be better ; The vid quality is good, just the file size is a bit big ; Sometimes has trouble focusing in low-light situations

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Vrolijk (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

I bought this camera mainly because of its ultra wide angle lens. I used to own a Panasonic FX30, which had an 28mm lens. I was already satisfied with that model, but this one has a 25mm and I like it even better. I also like the 5x zoom; it comes in...

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Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: franzsam (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

I own a Pentax K-20D plus sigma 70-200 2.8 hsm and pentax 16-50 sdm lenses. I was looking for a P&S camera to use in occasions where my reflex is unusable (sport activity, everyday shooting, party with friends). Found the FX40 very good. Fast focus,...

Maybe missing some kind of grip in the front right, so to handle the camera with only one hand. Impossible to use the zoom if you dont hold the camera with left hand

Mar, 2009

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 / DMC-FX40

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 / DMC-FX40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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85% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: James A. deFau (amazon.com)

Awesome camera for the price

This camera takes great pictures and is small enough to slip in my ski pants to capture those special POW moments - even in the north east. Holds a long charge but wish it could charge while hooked up to my computer versus havinging to bring the...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: G. Low (amazon.com)

Quality image and easy to use in a small package

This is the 3rd Lumix camera in my household. I wanted a truly pocket'able camera for my hiking & biking activities. My choice came down to the Canon SD1300IS and this FX-48. After reading all the reviews and from my own good experience, I picked the...

Jun, 2011

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Product Specifications

The FX48 features an enhanced iA mode that includes Face Recognition, a function that "remembers" registered faces. When there's a familiar face in the frame, it optimizes the focus and exposure so that the face is in sharp focus and bright. iA mode also activates a host of functions that make it easy to get great shots.The 25mm wide-angle lens in this super-compact camera captures greater area of an ordinary 35mm lens, making it ideal for shooting group photos indoors or wide landscapes outdoors. The 5x optical zoom pulls distant subjects up close, and the exquisite rendering of the Leica DC lens lets you capture nuanced, expressive photos.