Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47 / FZ48

alaTest has collected and analyzed 257 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the responsiveness and image quality. The value for money and performance are also appreciated, but many are critical about the connectivity and features. There are some mixed views about the shutter and battery.

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features, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47 / FZ48 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Lens
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Features
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Stabilizer
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Low-light
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Viewfinder
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Panasonic Lumix FZ47 Digital Camera Review

 

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,...

The Lumix DMC-FZ47 is an exceptional camera and a major victory for Panasonic. Running this model's color accuracy test was the sort of event where the entire team had to drop what they were doing and see the results for themselves, the score was...

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Lumix DMC-FZ47

 

($399) is Panasonic's "standard" super zoom camera, sitting just below the newly introduced FZ150. This camera, the replacement of the DMC-FZ40, features a 24X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 25 - 600 mm), manual and automatic controls, Full HD video...

Very good photo quality ; Monster 24X, 25 - 600 mm Leica lens ; Power OIS image stabilization, with "active" mode for movies ; 3-inch LCD with 460,000 pixels, good outdoor visibility ; Full manual controls (save for RAW support), with numerous ways to...

Photos are on the noisy side; highest sensitivities should be avoided ; Images have yellow/brownish cast in artificial light; still no fluorescent white balance option ; No RAW support ; Buffer fills after just seven shots in burst mode ; No redeye...

As you can see, I really had to struggle to find things on the DMC-FZ47 to complain about. The bottom line is that the camera offers a lot of bang for the buck, and whether you're a beginner or enthusiast, photographer or videographer, you'll certainly...

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

 

Outstanding performance that gives even some midrange SLRs a run for their money

Best color accuracy we’ve seen to date; Excellent handling and controls; Decent sharpness for an ultrazoom

Noise is a substantial problem

The Lumix DMC-FZ47 is an exceptional camera and a major victory for Panasonic. Running this model’s color accuracy test was the sort of event where the entire team had to drop what they were doing and see the results for themselves, the score was...

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47 / FZ48

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47 / FZ48 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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shutter, features

92% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great value for the price

 

I've owned this camera for a little over a month now, and I am very pleased with this product. Overall, the pictures are crisp, sharp, and color true to nature with the amazing Leica lens. This camera has a lot of options that allows it to be a simple...

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Love this camera! Great value.

 

Purchased for my teenage daughter. This is the model before the FZ60 came out which added HDR, CMOS sensor, faster continuous shooting, other s/w features. Decided to get this one when the price went down. We where looking for a super-zoom camera that...

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Happy with camera overall and its price

 

I got it used but its condition was really like new when I received it from Amazon, which exceeded my expectation! Overall I like this camera very much. High-speed sports and outdoor low-light photos can be a challenge. I am still playing to try...

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Not for my purposes

 

For anyone who wants a light compact camera, this would be excellent, I don't know much about zoom lenses, so I was disappointed when I realized that the zoom wasn't good enough for an upcoming European trip. The kit price is phenominal for such a...

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fuzzy, noise.. distance and near

 

I should not believe reviews, and yet I'm writing one. This is the worst camera. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom. I have owned many cameras from small pocket size to high end models. This camera was very bad image...

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DMC-FZ35 at 18x has better glass / image quality

 

The DMC-FZ47 is a really nice camera. I also have a DMC-FZ35 and was looking for a gift for someone. I got the DMC-FZ47 one evening in August 2012 when the price dropped to $199.99 for a few hours. I figured I'd keep the better camera. ;-) From some...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Changeable Lens: No
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Integrated GPS Module: No
Touchscreen: No
View Finder Type:Optical / Electronic Viewfinder + LCD

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI Interface: Yes
PictBridge: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No

General Features

3D:3D enabled / 3D READY
Bridge Camera: Yes
Chip Type:CCD
Product Type:Compact Camera
Sensor Size:1/2.33''
SLR / Compact:Compact Camera

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:60
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/2000

Memory

Compact Flash Card: No
Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro: No
Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro: No
Memory Type:Internal + External
Micro Drive: No
Multimedia Card: No
SDXC Card: Yes
Secure Digital Card: Yes
Secure Digital High Capacity Card: Yes
XD Card: No

Recording

Aperture Priority: Yes
Face Detection Mode:Face Detection
Movie / Voice Recording:Movie + Voice
RAW Format: No
Serial Shot Mode: Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes
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