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  • £155

    Storage media: MultiMedia Card, Standard supplied memory size: 16MB, Optical zoom: 12x, Sensor resolution: 5 Megapixels, Viewfinder type: Electronic viewfinder, Weight: 556g, Digital zoom: 4x ...

  • 8.6 out of 10
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 product specifications

Product Name : Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Lowest Price : £155Show all prices »
Product Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (7 Ratings)
Category: Digital Camera
Brand: Panasonic
Sensor resolution: 5 Megapixels
Optical zoom: 12x
Digital zoom: 4x
Image Stabilizer: With Image Stabilizer
Weight: 556g
Camera type: SLR Like
Viewfinder type: Electronic viewfinder
LCD screen size: 2''
LCD display type: TFT active matrix
Storage media: MultiMedia Card , SD Memory Card
Standard supplied memory size: 16MB
Flash type: Pop Up Flash
Optical sensor: CCD
Lens aperture: F/2.8-8.0
Min. focal length: 6mm
Max. focal length: 72mm
Shutter speed: 8-1/2000 s
Video capture: With Video capture
Video capture format: Quicktime
Light sensitivity: ISO 100 , ISO 200 , ISO 400 , ISO 80
Video resolution: 320x240
Still image format: JPEG , TIFF
Max image resolution: 2560x1920
Battery run time: 129 mins
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Focus adjustment: Automatic focus , Manual focus
Special effects: Black & White , Contrast Compensation , Cool , Saturation , Sepia , Warm
Red eye reduction: With Red-eye reduction
Service & support: 1 year guarantee
Year of introduction: 2004
Width: 12.8cm
Depth : 10.1cm
Height: 8.7cm
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    • November 2009 en

      Review summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

      By alaTest

      Review summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1351 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 from international magazines and websites.

      Verdict: The average review rating is 8.6/10. Comparing these reviews to 555063 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 (or 8.6 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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    • February 2008 en

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

      By Jeff Keller

      Review summary: 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.

      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 ...

      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 ...

      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

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    • October 2005 en

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Camera

      By Alan Stafford

      Review summary: 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 ...

      Pros: Big 12x zoom lens Optical image stabilization

      Cons: Low battery life

      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 ...

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    • September 2005 en

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

      By Andrew Kliem

      Pros: Big zoom, comfortable control layout, great pictures

      Cons: Nothing noticeable

      Verdict: A great advanced camera that offers enthusiasts everything they could want.

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    • April 2005 en

      Best D-Superzoom Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

      By TIPA
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      Review summary: 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 ...

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    • Overall Rating:5 out of 5
    • Image Quality:5 out of 5
    • Durability:5 out of 5
    • Ease of Use:4 out of 5
    • Quality:5 out of 5
    • Value for Money:5 out of 5
    • Recommend Product: Yes

    DMC-FZ20

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 By ANTHONY REDGRIFT (12/07/2006)
    • Pros: 12 X Zoom
    • Cons: Noisey internal workings

    After owning this model for over a year now, I will never regret buying this camera. It has given me the ability to take photgraphs like the big boys now and as it's digital it so instant! Great lens and fairly easy to use. Internal working noisey and could be a problem for wildlife photographers. Apart from that perfect camera. I will look into the D-SLR that Panasonic are launching and maybe... Read Full Review »

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    • Overall Rating:5 out of 5
    • Image Quality:5 out of 5
    • Durability:5 out of 5
    • Ease of Use:4 out of 5
    • Quality:5 out of 5
    • Value for Money:4 out of 5
    • Recommend Product: Yes

    LUMIX DMC FZ20

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 By Colin McMurchie (27/04/2006)
    • Pros: wonderful zoom lens
    • Cons: position of zoom wheel

    I have used the FZ20 for around 18 months and have found it excellent. 5 megapixels is modest compared to some cameras currently available, but the stabilised optical zoom more than compensates for this. Pictures at maximum zoom are sharp and clear under all conditions.

    In programme mode the camera rarely fails to produce good results, and many other modes are available for special purposes. The... Read Full Review »

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall Rating:5 out of 5
    • Image Quality:5 out of 5
    • Durability:4 out of 5
    • Ease of Use:5 out of 5
    • Quality:5 out of 5
    • Value for Money:5 out of 5
    • Recommend Product: No

    Awesome value for money

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 By Anonymous (28/08/2005)
    • Pros: Excellent quality, easy to use, great lense and price, made in japan
    • Cons: can feel a little platic

    Overall i have been totally impressed with this camera. I was a little concerned that it was a panasonic when I bought it not being known for cameras but with the leica lense and it being made in Japan along with the price I couldn't be happier. Compared to the cannon and sony versions what this camera packs in is equal to them for a few hundred dollars less. Read Full Review »

    11 out of 13 people found this review helpful
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