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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 15 July 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 14 July 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 10 July 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 02 July 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 08 June 2009 - |
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- 2.5 |
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- 05 June 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 24 April 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 23 March 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 15 July 2009 |
“ If you want a compact camera that will allow you to merely point and shoot and, under most conditions, achieve results that won't need adjustment afterwards, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 fits the bill as a neat and not unstylish solution to slip into your top pocket when heading out for the day.
The DMC-FX40's ultra wide-angle 25mm lens comes in handy for landscape shots, and the 125mm equivalent telephoto reach allows the user to bring the action marginally closer without taking a step forward. OK, coming after our use of Samsung's 10x zoom WB550 compact on test, there were times when we wished we had a bit more lens power still. But a 5x reach at least matches rivals from Sony's Cyber-shot range, such as the T90 and T900.
Ultimately though, we preferred the handling of the similarly specified FX550 over the FX40 - and that model's best of both worlds' mix of touch screen and physical button operation. Coming to the DMC-FX40 it felt like a step back - and since its bigger brother can be found for £230 online, we'd recommend your cash is better spent on that model if a camera that's equally portable but even more user friendly and, for us, reliable, appeals. In comparison the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 can only feel, well, pretty average, hence its overall score... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
Pocket-lint 's conclusion / rating - 14 July 2009 |
“ Ultimately the feeling you’re left with after handling the FX40 is, whilst perfectly acceptable viewed standalone, there’s simply not enough about it to stand out from the crowd. And if you’ve slightly more to spend (around £40 in the UK), then its bigger brother in the FX550 is the more interesting and rewarding proposition... ”
Pocket-lint's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 10 July 2009 |
“ After being favorably impressed with the FX35 some 16 months ago, I was ready for another "gee whiz" moment from the FX48. Sure, there was David Rasnake's review of the FX37 here last March that faulted the camera for largely maintaining the status quo, but the FX48 promised more resolution and the latest processor technology from Panasonic. The "gee whiz" moment never materialized and my sister is in no danger of being gifted with an FX48, at least with funds from my wallet.
The FX48 is not a bad camera, but where the FX35 seemed to do so many things right, the FX48 seems to be just a bit off in some important areas. There's good HD video capability, but not the best I've observed in this class. The FX48 default images are not as sharp as they could or should be, and while this can be largely fixed by selecting vivid color, that option is not available in the Intelligent Auto shooting mode that so many users would favor.
AF acquisition and shutter lag times are average to good respectively, but single shot-to-shot times are a bit slower than the FX35. ISO noise performance is typical for this class of camera. Despite a large dose of new technology with its processor, the FX48 seems to offer just another incremental change from the FX35, and not always for the better... ”
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- 0 |
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 02 July 2009 |
“ Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX48 is a decent little 12-megapixel model. The iAuto exposure mode will allow anyone to pick this camera up and start capturing usable photos. While the FX48 offers some very appealing features, great HD video mode, and a nice wide lens, its image quality and performance results are not quite up to par with other models in this price range. Therefore, with a MSRP of US$349, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 is a bit over priced. Be sure to take a look at our 2009 Reviews page to see various other models that offer similar features... ”
Steves Digicams's rating: |
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- 0 |
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PCMag 's conclusion / rating - 08 June 2009 |
“ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 is a good choice only if ease of use is a top priority. The camera's compact build, obvious buttons, and clean interface won't cause confusion or headaches, but its photos won't satisfy you if image quality is paramount. Instead, I'd recommend the $370 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR or the much less expensive $279.99 Canon SD780 IS, both of which take better photos under bright conditions... ”
Complete review here
InfoSync 's conclusion / rating - 05 June 2009 |
“ It’s sexy, classy and highly portable. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 is one of those compacts that beckons the eyes with its simple, yet attractive architecture. But its looks might be its primary attribute. We found image quality to surpass many of its peers, but we ran into the same dastardly noise issue we had experienced with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The Lumix DMC-FX48’s interface was lacking and features were tuned for novices and amateurs. The kicker is that the DMC-FX580 is a $50 price hike, but listen to what you get: Full manual control, touch-screen hybrid, larger LCD and additional features. This is a steal in the camera industry, for most manufacturers will jack a model’s retail value up just for one simple upgrade like an LCD boost. Those seeking the best image quality will want to check out the Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR or the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS... ”
Complete review here
DigiCamReview 's conclusion / rating - 24 April 2009 |
“ The camera has a compact and stylish metal body, available in a number of colours. The camera feels very well built, with pleasing switches, and is fairly comfortable to hold. It features things you may not need such as face detection, intelligent Auto, but it turns out that these can be useful features. The camera has a good 2.5" screen that works well even in the sun. The camera is easy to use, thanks to numerous scene modes, and clever auto modes, and provides quick access to the most commonly used options. The layout of buttons and controls is very good. The camera speed is good, with an average switch on time, quick focusing time, excellent shutter response, quick playback mode, quick menus, and quick continuous shooting mode, and a quick flash recharge time. The camera has a wide range of features that should suit most people, such as face detection focus, red-eye reduction, numerous scene modes, excellent video mode, very good macro mode, an ultra wide angle 4x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, manual white balance and numerous photo options etc. The camera even has decent battery life for a compact camera... ”
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
CNET Asia 's conclusion / rating - 23 March 2009 |
“ The FX48 is suitable for shutterbugs who prefer to let the camera decide on the exposure settings. The iA mode is a breeze to use and the extensive scene mode settings should be able to tackle most tricky lighting situations. However, the slow performance may not go down well with some users who want a quick snapper for candid shots, and we also didn't see much improvement in image quality. That said, the Panasonic camera will find itself popular with beginners for its ease of use.
If you don't require the 12-megapixel resolution, you can probably pick up the FX38 which has a 10-megapixel sensor. Its price will drop after the new FX48 launches. At press time, Panasonic was not able to tell us when the shooter would be available in Asia, except that this could be some time in the second quarter of the year. Price-wise, it will probably cost the same as the FX38's original list price, which is S$499... ”
CNET Asia's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
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