Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

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Amazing zoom range, Optical image stabilization, Full HD movie mode with stereo sound, Plenty of modes for the photographer who likes to experiment, Quick Menu gives easy access to oft-used functions, Good controls, Full range of exposure modes in Movi...
Very good photo quality, Monster 24X, 25 600 mm Leica lens, Power OIS image stabilization, with "active" mode for movies, 3inch LCD with 460,000 pixels, good outdoor visibility, Full manual controls (save for RAW support), with numerous ways to adjust whi

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Tendency to blow out highlights in cloudy conditions, Lacks RAW mode, Noise levels are a little higher than expected, Lens hood blocks flash, No hot shoe, Fixed LCD, Tripod socket close to battery door, Movie record button is in awkward location, A/V c...
Images on the noisy side; highest sensitivities should be avoided, Images have yellow/brownish cast in artificial light; still no fluorescent white balance option, No RAW support, Buffer fills after just seven shots in burst mode, No redeye removal tool i

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Last revision on April 11, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Amazing zoom range, Optical image stabilization, Full HD movie mode with stereo sound, Plenty of modes for the photographer who likes to experiment, Quick Menu gives easy access to oft-used functions, Good controls, Full range of exposure modes in Movi
Very good photo quality, Monster 24X, 25 600 mm Leica lens, Power OIS image stabilization, with "active" mode for movies, 3inch LCD with 460,000 pixels, good outdoor visibility, Full manual controls (save for RAW support), with numerous ways to adjust whi

Reviewers Didn't Like

Tendency to blow out highlights in cloudy conditions, Lacks RAW mode, Noise levels are a little higher than expected, Lens hood blocks flash, No hot shoe, Fixed LCD, Tripod socket close to battery door, Movie record button is in awkward location, A/V c
Images on the noisy side; highest sensitivities should be avoided, Images have yellow/brownish cast in artificial light; still no fluorescent white balance option, No RAW support, Buffer fills after just seven shots in burst mode, No redeye removal tool i

Expert reviews and ratings

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 is the little brother of the top-of-the-line FZ150, and it sacrifices a range of features like the FZ150’s Live MOS sensor and accessory hot-shoe to cut the price slightly. It’s still too expensive -- although street...

By Good Gear Guide on February 16, 2012

The Panasonic Lumix FZ47 packages a terrific zoom lens with a sensor of sufficient resolution in a compact dSLR design that puts all the controls that matter right at your finger tips. It's a pleasure to use, a delight to explore and about as much...

By The Imaging Resource on March 23, 2012

The FZ47 doesn't do anything particularly amazing to warrant its hefty asking price. It takes good photos and video, but, for a little extra cash, we'd highly recommend upgrading to the FZ150...

By CNET Australia on December 13, 2011

It's been a while since I've reviewed a Panasonic super zoom camera, but Panasonic hasn't lost their touch: the Lumix DMC-FZ47 offers a lot of camera for just under $400. Some of the "big" features include a "giant" 24X, 25 - 600 mm lens,...

By The Digital Camera Resource Page on September 04, 2011

The Lumix DMC-FZ47 is an exceptional camera and a major victory for Panasonic. Running this model’s color accuracy test was the sort of event where the entire team had to drop what they were doing and see the results for themselves, the score was...

By DigitalCameraInfo on August 10, 2011