Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48.
September 2011
(80%)
28 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Fast autofocus, good quality LCD, decent movie mode
No Raw shooting, overprocessed images
The Lumix FZ48's fast autofocus is its premier feature, capable of attaining focus in little time. Other features are equally impressive - the LCD screen looks great in playback and has a wide angle of view, plus the movie mode allows for a good level...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ48 is a brilliant camera. It is versatile, packed with features, has superb handling, takes excellent pictures in a wide range of situations, and is a real pleasure to use. If you're looking for a Jack-of-all-trades camera that ...
Fast autofocus, improved LCD screen, close-up macro
No Raw, 24x zoom isn't as big as much of the competition, images lack quality detail
Fast autofocus gives the Lumix FZ48 (FZ47) massive brownie points, but the lack of Raw shooting (as per the last FZ45 model), a smaller zoom than much of the competition and image quality that doesn’t keep the curve on the up leaves the FZ48 feeling a ...
One-touch video record, Lot of controls, In-camera image tweaking
Bulky, Modest resolution, No tilting LCD
Though in many ways this Panasonic is a DSLR ‘lite’, at a fully loaded 498g it’s ironically fairly weighty. In addition, because of the paparazzi-like lens reach, it boasts chunky proportions that are too much of a squeeze for the average pocket. That
Powerful zoom; vibrant colours; sharp images; great price
Grainy electronic viewfinder
With a lens of which most dSLR users could only dream, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 is one of the most versatile and powerful cameras you could hope to pick up for less than £300. A sterling performer throughout our tests, its output more than lives up...
Flexible zoom range, Easy to use, Good movie-recording abilities
Some image quality issues, Removal of Raw recording a step backwards, EVF isn't great
We found overall image quality to be good but not outstanding, and while the 24x optical zoom is certainly useful there is a price to pay for this flexibility in terms of sharpness of images. The FZ48 produces its best results in bright but evenly lit con...
Good deign and handling, easy to use, Lens quality, particularly at long focal lengths, Good Full HD video mode with stereo sound, General responsiveness and fast burst mode
Sensitivity could be better (800 ISO is really the maximum feasible setting), Electronic viewfinder isn't great, No swivel or tilt screen
The Panasonic Lumix FZ48 is a logical next step from the FZ45. Although it brings no major changes in design, handling or picture quality, video buffs are sure to appreciate the new Full HD video mode....
Good build quality, Intuitive controls, Excellent lens with an impressive zoom range, Fast to focus, Image stabilisation and autofocus during video recording
Noise at high sensitivities, Artefacts around fine details at all sensitivities, Subdued colours with default settings
