Latest Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera Review
April 11, 2010 by eCamera Talk
Filed under Panasonic
Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. It has become a bestselling camera on Amazon, more and more people are choosing it, so I think I should share it with you guys today. Well, let’s find out what’s really cool about this camera.
The new 10.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, successor to the popular DMC-FZ30, features a powerful f2.8 Leica DC lens with 12x optical zoom. The lens focal length is equivalent to 35-420mm on a 35mm film camera and is enhanced by Mega O.I.S., Panasonic’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer system.
The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera sports a 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD for its image sensor and Venus Engine III for the image processing LSI, making it possible to record a image at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution.
What’s more, by dramatically reducing the noise levels that challenged its predecessor, the DMC-FZ50 is able to capture 10.1-megapixel full resolution images even in high sensitivity recording. So I’m sure you guys will love this camera too.
The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera comes with a lot of cool features, let’s take a look.
Features:
10.1-Megapixel CCD and f2.8 12x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens
The DMC-FZ50 includes a 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD and the f2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35mm to 420 mm with a 35mm film camera) lens.
Lumix’s Image Stabilizing System Evolves
Taking advantage of its superior lens technology, Panasonic invented the Mega O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) system to fight against the major cause of blurred images. It compensates for handshake and is now featured on the entire Lumix range, and has been highly evaluated and appreciated by the users across the world.
Dramatically Reduced Noise with Venus Engine III
The DMC-FZ50 adopts the Venus Engine III to realize high sensitivity recording at maximum ISO 1600 at full resolution. The noise reduction system is greatly improved by removing noise at the processing stages in series.
In Pursuit of Full Manual Control
The DMC-FZ50 succeeds the high operational ease and the good design that have been highly acclaimed with its predecessor DMC-FZ30. Two exclusive rings on the lens barrel provide manual control of zooming and focusing, allowing quick and fine control that cannot be achieved with button or lever operation.
Free-Angle LCD and High-Resolution EVF to Extend Shooting Potential
The 2.0-inch flip-out 207K high-resolution LCD is adjustable to 180 degrees both vertically and horizontally. This assists smooth shooting even in high- and low-angle shooting positions.
Faster Autofocus
The AF mode can be selected according to the shooting situation: 9-point, 3-point high speed, 1-point high speed, 1-point normal speed, and spot.
Clear, Bright, Wide VGA Motion-Image Recording for Viewing on a Wide-Screen TV
In addition to standard VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second (fps) motion image recording, the DMC-FZ50 also records stunning full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 fps.
Of course, these are just the main features this Panasonic camera offers, you’ll find out more when you get the camera.
Specs:
- 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- 12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch free-angle LCD display
- Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
- Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
- Stores images on SD memory cards (32MB card included); powered by li-ion battery pack
Price as Reviewed: As low as $350.00 (on Amazon)
So what’s your opinion on the Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera?
Purchase or learn more about the Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Camera on Amazon and eBay.
