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Panasonic DMC-FZ50

Reviewed November 2006

Our Opinion

 Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
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Our Opinion

Class: 10 megapixel
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.		 10 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 8
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 9 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 8
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 9 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.		 9
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.		 9 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 9
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption
 8 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 10
Total: 9 Total: 8.8

Positives

Negatives
  • Good image quality when the RAW format is used.
  • Stabilized 12X zoom.
  • Smooth zoom adjustment ring.
  • Excellent zoom.
  • 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
  • Complete range of capture modes.
  • Long exposures up to 60 seconds.
  • Sturdily built.
  • Exceptional SilkyPix software.
  • JPEG compression too destructive.
  • Noise as of 100 ISO.
  • As expensive as an entry level digital SLR.

Approximate Retail Price: (November 2006)
Canada $ 800
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
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