Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A superzoom update to the successful Lumix FZ30

Pros: Good standard of image, High-quality lens, Manual functionality, Speed and responsiveness

Cons: Electronic viewfinder lag, Low burst frame rate, Large body size, Noise at higher ISO

Verdict: Despite negative comparisons to a digital SLR, the FZ50 still manages to offer high-value advantages over rival models, chiefly in its high resolution, image-stabilisation system and lens quality. Panasonic has a history of producing fine superzooms, ...

Review summary: : If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.

Pros: Fast, 12x optical, image-stabilized zoom lens ; raw capture ; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600

Cons: Big camera body ; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting ; relatively expensive

Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.

Pros: Fast, 12X optical, image-stabilized zoom lens ; raw capture ; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600

Cons: Big camera body ; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting ; relatively expensive

Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.