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Bizrate User Review.
DMC-FC20 makes a champ out of a chump.
, Dec. 15, 2006
QuickTake:
Pros: construction, technology, Quality (lens), price
Cons: LCD screen difficult to see in sunlight.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
The BEST camera I have ever experienced!
, Oct. 13, 2005
Comments:
I orignially became interested in the Panasonic cameras after borrowing my father-in-law's Panasonic DMC-FZ1. I was amazed at the QUALITY of pictures that camera took, even though it only had 2 megapixals. So, when I finally decided to make the switch
I orignially became interested in the Panasonic cameras after borrowing my father-in-law's Panasonic DMC-FZ1. I was amazed at the QUALITY of pictures that camera took, even though it only had 2 megapixals. So, when I finally decided to make the switch
QuickTake:
Pros: 12x OPTICAL zoom.... Great size.
Cons: Poorly written owner's manual.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
An affordable camera with pro features
, Feb. 26, 2005
Comments:
Being a professional photographer with film as my media most of my life and very skeptical about digital, I took the plunge. My choice was either a Nikon digital body for my Nikon lenses ( about $1200-3,000) or a digital with a wide lens range, hence the
Being a professional photographer with film as my media most of my life and very skeptical about digital, I took the plunge. My choice was either a Nikon digital body for my Nikon lenses ( about $1200-3,000) or a digital with a wide lens range, hence the
QuickTake:
Pros: Very little lag bet shutter and act pic, excellent tele lens
Cons: None come to mind
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
Comments:
Panasonic's been a player in the digicam market for the last couple of years, but until now, we've not managed to get hands on any of their cameras to test. Our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 review has been in much demand, with enthusiastic readers writing in
Review Verdict: Test Results In keeping with my standard test policy, the comments given here summarize only my key findings. For a full commentary on each of the test images, see the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 sample pictures page
Panasonic's been a player in the digicam market for the last couple of years, but until now, we've not managed to get hands on any of their cameras to test. Our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 review has been in much demand, with enthusiastic readers writing in
Review Verdict: Test Results In keeping with my standard test policy, the comments given here summarize only my key findings. For a full commentary on each of the test images, see the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 sample pictures page
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Review - Digital Cameras
Comments:
If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.
If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.
QuickTake:
Pros: A remarkable 12X, f/2.8 zoom lens, Excellent optical image stabilisation, Solid manual focus, Generally speedy performance
Cons: Mediocre handling, Inefficient exposure compensation/exposure setting logic
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.
If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.
QuickTake:
Pros: A remarkable 12x, F2.8 zoom lens; excellent optical image stabilization; solid manual focus; generally speedy performance.
Cons: Mediocre handling; inefficient exposure compensation/exposure setting logic.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
Megapixels: 5, Included Memory Amount: 16 MB, Included Memory: Media Card, Media Format: Secure Digital, Type: Supe...
Review Verdict: The 5MP Panasonic DMC-FZ20 isn't perfect, but if we could only take one camera with us on vacation, this would be high on our list. With its impressive lens and other capabilities, there are few scenes it couldn't handle with aplomb.
Megapixels: 5, Included Memory Amount: 16 MB, Included Memory: Media Card, Media Format: Secure Digital, Type: Supe...
Review Verdict: The 5MP Panasonic DMC-FZ20 isn't perfect, but if we could only take one camera with us on vacation, this would be high on our list. With its impressive lens and other capabilities, there are few scenes it couldn't handle with aplomb.
QuickTake:
Pros: Leica 12X optical zoom lens with constant f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization. Very comfortable, SLR-like feel. Powerful feature set. Lots of control over exposure.
Cons: Large and heavy for a superzoom. Poor video mode.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Comments:
The DMC-FZ20 has the longest zoom of any camera we've tested, but is a little light on resolution.
Review Verdict: The ultralong lens is impressive in its length, design, and operation, but the camera behind it could benefit from additional resolution.
The DMC-FZ20 has the longest zoom of any camera we've tested, but is a little light on resolution.
Review Verdict: The ultralong lens is impressive in its length, design, and operation, but the camera behind it could benefit from additional resolution.
QuickTake:
Pros: Big 12x zoom lens, Optical image stabilization
Cons: Low battery life
itp.net Professional Review.
Product Reviews: Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Comments:
The Leica DC lens can even be manually focused for those that want maximum control over their shots. The camera also offered tons of tweakable settings and shoot modes that make the DMC-FZ20 ideal for just about everything.
Review Verdict: While the DMC-FZ20 only offers a 5 megapixel CCD, its high-end LEICA DC lens ensured it had no problems trouncing the competition in terms of sharpness and image quality.
The Leica DC lens can even be manually focused for those that want maximum control over their shots. The camera also offered tons of tweakable settings and shoot modes that make the DMC-FZ20 ideal for just about everything.
Review Verdict: While the DMC-FZ20 only offers a 5 megapixel CCD, its high-end LEICA DC lens ensured it had no problems trouncing the competition in terms of sharpness and image quality.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Comments:
Panasonic DMC-FZ20K Lumix 5 Megapixel Digital Still Camera, BlackThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a 5-megapixel digital still camera with a 12X optical Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and...
Panasonic DMC-FZ20K Lumix 5 Megapixel Digital Still Camera, BlackThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a 5-megapixel digital still camera with a 12X optical Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and...
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Comments:
Sitting at the top of Panasonic's deservedly popular super zoom range, the FZ20 gets as close to the handling, versatility and quality of a digital SLR as any compact yet; offering superb, responsive handling, masses of control, a stunning 12x F2.
Sitting at the top of Panasonic's deservedly popular super zoom range, the FZ20 gets as close to the handling, versatility and quality of a digital SLR as any compact yet; offering superb, responsive handling, masses of control, a stunning 12x F2.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
Announced at the end of July 2004, the DMC-FZ20 is the flagship model of the third generation of 'super zoom' cameras from electronics giant Panasonic, and is a direct replacement for the FZ10. Like its predecessors (and the simultaneously announced DMC-F
Review Verdict: Sitting at the top of Panasonic's deservedly popular super zoom range, the FZ20 gets as close to the handling, versatility and quality of a digital SLR as any compact yet; offering superb, responsive handling, masses of control, a stunning 12x F2.
Announced at the end of July 2004, the DMC-FZ20 is the flagship model of the third generation of 'super zoom' cameras from electronics giant Panasonic, and is a direct replacement for the FZ10. Like its predecessors (and the simultaneously announced DMC-F
Review Verdict: Sitting at the top of Panasonic's deservedly popular super zoom range, the FZ20 gets as close to the handling, versatility and quality of a digital SLR as any compact yet; offering superb, responsive handling, masses of control, a stunning 12x F2.
QuickTake:
Pros: Very high resolution and detail capture throughout the zoom range, Sharp results, Good, natural color, Superb 12x optical zoom, Very effective image stabilization, Excellent handling - more compact than a DSLR but very stable, Comprehensive range of contr
Cons: Visible noise at ISOs above 100, Very occasional exposure problems, Focus at extreme telephoto sometimes hunts, occasionally misses, Low resolution movie mode, Some red fringing at 12x/wide apertures (rarely seen in prints), Mode dial too easy to knock in
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Panasonic DMC FZ20 - Digital SLR Reviews
Comments:
The FZ20 continues the fine tradition started by the 2MP FZ1, and is clearly targeted at the enthusiast...
The FZ20 continues the fine tradition started by the 2MP FZ1, and is clearly targeted at the enthusiast...
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is an upgrade of the popular Panasonic DMC-FZ10. It is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a big 12x Optical Zoom lens and Optical Image Stabilizer. UK Readers buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 US Readers buy the Panasonic Lumix
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is an upgrade of the popular Panasonic DMC-FZ10. It is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a big 12x Optical Zoom lens and Optical Image Stabilizer. UK Readers buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 US Readers buy the Panasonic Lumix
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a 5-megapixel digital camera with a high-quality Leica 12x optical zoom. The Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x zoom is equivalent to a 36 - 432mm zoom on a 35mm camera and has a constant F2.8 brightness throughout the entire zoom
Review Verdict: Bottom line - the Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a great addition to the Panasonic family. With its great image quality, speedy performance, and reasonable price tag of $599, its sure to make a great gift idea for your holiday gift list. If this is out of your price r
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a 5-megapixel digital camera with a high-quality Leica 12x optical zoom. The Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x zoom is equivalent to a 36 - 432mm zoom on a 35mm camera and has a constant F2.8 brightness throughout the entire zoom
Review Verdict: Bottom line - the Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a great addition to the Panasonic family. With its great image quality, speedy performance, and reasonable price tag of $599, its sure to make a great gift idea for your holiday gift list. If this is out of your price r
tipa.com Professional Review.
Best D-Superzoom Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 incorporates an impressive 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm film camera) with a fast, f/2.8 aperture right through the range. The combination of three aspherical lenses and one ED lens generates high optical
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 incorporates an impressive 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm film camera) with a fast, f/2.8 aperture right through the range. The combination of three aspherical lenses and one ED lens generates high optical
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
One of the best ultra zoom cameras in the last year was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10. It featured an F2.8, 12X optical zoom with image stabilization, a 4 Megapixel CCD, manual controls, a hot shoe, and more.
Review Verdict: The usual caveats about proprietary batteries apply here. For one, an extra battery will set you back $50. Secondly, if you're ever in a jam, you can't just pop in some alkaline batteries to get you through the day like you could on an AA-based camera
One of the best ultra zoom cameras in the last year was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10. It featured an F2.8, 12X optical zoom with image stabilization, a 4 Megapixel CCD, manual controls, a hot shoe, and more.
Review Verdict: The usual caveats about proprietary batteries apply here. For one, an extra battery will set you back $50. Secondly, if you're ever in a jam, you can't just pop in some alkaline batteries to get you through the day like you could on an AA-based camera
QuickTake:
Pros: Very good photo quality (though a bit noisy) F2.8, 12X optical zoom lens Image stabilization system Very little purple fringing; unusual for an ultra zoom camera Full manual controls including ability to fine-tune white balance AF-assist lamp Robust perfo
Cons: Above average noise levels, redeye, and barrel distortion LCD and EVF don't "gain up" in low light Can't remove memory card while camera is on tripod EVF resolution isn't so hot compared to other cameras these days A VGA movie mode would've been nice Skim
engadget.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 review
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DPReview takes a look at the 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 (a replacement of the FZ10), with it's 12x optical super-zoom, improved image-stabilization system, and Panasonic's proprietary Venus II system, which is equivalent to shooting up to 4 shut
DPReview takes a look at the 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 (a replacement of the FZ10), with it's 12x optical super-zoom, improved image-stabilization system, and Panasonic's proprietary Venus II system, which is equivalent to shooting up to 4 shut
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1235 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1235 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
bytesector.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix FZ20S-K
Comments:
Not too long ago, we had a heart-to-heart encounter with the Lumix FZ10 digital camera from Panasonic. Today, we get to sit down with the Lumix FZ20, and take a look at some of its upgrades on its predecessor, the FZ10, and its own unique features. The FZ
Review Verdict: Overall, this is a great digital manual camera which is slightly more powerful than its previous model, the FZ10.
Not too long ago, we had a heart-to-heart encounter with the Lumix FZ10 digital camera from Panasonic. Today, we get to sit down with the Lumix FZ20, and take a look at some of its upgrades on its predecessor, the FZ10, and its own unique features. The FZ
Review Verdict: Overall, this is a great digital manual camera which is slightly more powerful than its previous model, the FZ10.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Camera
Comments:
The lens on the Panasonic DMC-FZ20 looks bigger than the camera itself. Among cameras we've tested, this model's 12X optical zoom is the longest, with a 35mm-equivalent range of 36mm to 432mm. Despite the length, the lens protrudes only about 2.25 inches
Review Verdict: The DMC-FZ20 earned high marks for exposure quality in our lab tests, but it fared less well in resolution-dependent tests like those for sharpness and distortion; this was mainly because it was up against several models with 7-megapixel or higher resolut
The lens on the Panasonic DMC-FZ20 looks bigger than the camera itself. Among cameras we've tested, this model's 12X optical zoom is the longest, with a 35mm-equivalent range of 36mm to 432mm. Despite the length, the lens protrudes only about 2.25 inches
Review Verdict: The DMC-FZ20 earned high marks for exposure quality in our lab tests, but it fared less well in resolution-dependent tests like those for sharpness and distortion; this was mainly because it was up against several models with 7-megapixel or higher resolut
QuickTake:
Pros: Big 12x zoom lens Optical image stabilization
Cons: Low battery life
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat
If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat
QuickTake:
Pros: A remarkable 12x, f/2.8 zoom lens; excellent optical image stabilisation; solid manual focus; generally speedy performance
Cons: Mediocre handling; inefficient exposure compensation/exposure setting logic
cnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 (black)
Comments:
Review Verdict: If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.
Review Verdict: If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.
QuickTake:
Pros: A remarkable 12X, f/2.8 zoom lens; excellent optical image stabilization; solid manual focus; generally speedy performance.
Cons: Mediocre handling; inefficient exposure compensation/exposure setting logic.
dcmag.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
The DMC-FZ20 succeeds in making a reasonably priced, super-zoom camera feel like something special. The magnificent optical system, coupled with its sheer ease of use, will win it plenty of fans, despite drawbacks with auto-focus, the electronic viewfinde
The DMC-FZ20 succeeds in making a reasonably priced, super-zoom camera feel like something special. The magnificent optical system, coupled with its sheer ease of use, will win it plenty of fans, despite drawbacks with auto-focus, the electronic viewfinde
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Comments:
Review Verdict: A great advanced camera that offers enthusiasts everything they could want.
Review Verdict: A great advanced camera that offers enthusiasts everything they could want.
QuickTake:
Pros: Big zoom, comfortable control layout, great pictures
Cons: Nothing noticeable
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