Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4

80 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
price (43)
performance (35)
usability (33)
image quality (30)
zoom (23)

Negative
screen (7)
low-light (4)
shutter (4)
flash (3)
viewfinder (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and performance. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. There are mixed reviews on the color and screen, and the energy efficiency and viewfinder get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the performance and lens are on the whole positive. The portability and zoom are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the usability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (cnet.com)

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Optically stabilized 12X zoom lens; solid color accuracy and detail capture; top-notch continuous-shooting performance; flexible feature set for enthusiasts and beginners.

Low-res, silent movie capture; some image artifacts; lens blocks flash in macro shots; tends to overexpose highlights.

It's a solid megazoom digital camera, but you might be better off with its 5-megapixel sibling, the DMC-FZ5.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 is a 4-megapixel digital camera with a high-quality Leica 12x optical zoom. The Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x zoom is equivalent to a 35 - 420mm zoom on a 35mm camera with a F2.8 to F3.3 maximum aperture. Panasonic's advanced MEGA

Bottom line - The Lumix DMC-FZ4 will make an great choice for the family or tourist user, especially if you're shooting your children's sporting events. With its 12x optical zoom lens, you'll be able to fill the frame with distant subjects, and with its 4

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

After reviewing its five-megapixel "big brother" the Panasonic FZ5, the Panasonic FZ4 was a bit of a disappointment. It was a competent enough camera, but missed the mark slightly in a number of areas, particularly when compared with the solid...

Long 12x optical zoom lens, Optical image stabilization really helps make use of the long zoom, Unusually fast shutter response, downright blazing in the "high speed autofocus" modes, Extremely fast from shot to shot, Excellent macro capability...

Higher than average image noise for a 4-megapixel camera, At maximum telephoto, lens produces soft corners, lower resolution, Chromatic aberration is on the high side, particularly at the telephoto end of the lens' range, LCD/EVF doesn't "gain up"...

The Panasonic FZ4 features both an eye-level electronic optical viewfinder (EVF) and a 1.5-inch LCD monitor on the back panel for image composition (114,000 pixels). The EVF is essentially a miniaturized version of the larger LCD monitor, complete with...

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 is a 4.0 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilizer built in. It is a significant upgrade to their previously released DMC-FZ3. Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 from the...

Panasonic is introducing the incoming LUMIX model 5.0-megapixel DMC-FZ5 and 4.0-megapixel DMC-FZ4 with MEGA O.I.S., Optical Image Stabilizer that compensates the handshake, incorporating a newly developed 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 36mm to...

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Not the world's best but a Best Buy

Lens, handling and speed. Quality of pictures, bargain price.Simplicity of controls & menus.

Small LCD fades in bright sunlight. Smallness makes some controls difficult to use.

Sep, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Camera, Great Image Quality, Great Zoom

Ease of use, 12x zoom, great battery life

only available in silver

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The DMC-FZ4 is a GREAT buy for the money.

I'll address general concerns from a general photography fan. I'm not super deep into the world of photography but i do enjoy to take pictures and do so a great deal. So for the more 'casual' enthusiast, here are the pros and cons of the FZ4: PROS: ...

Battery life, Price, Zoom, Picture Quality

Low light quality, small lcd, silent movies

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The DMC-FZ4 is a GREAT buy for the money.

Battery life, Price, Zoom, Picture Quality

Low light quality, small lcd, silent movies.

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good but too many options

The best shooting mode for beginners is probably not the default "beginners" or "don't think" mode. It's probably rather an adaptation of the "Speed" priority mode even for beginners. (The S on the mode selector) This allow good indoor without always ...

Extremely good Optics and very good image quality, good battery life

Cumbersome User interface, complicated options. No external power option, still no "Webcam" emulation

Jun, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ4 Digital Camera

After using a 2-Megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ1 (upgraded to FZ2 firmware) for a while, I decided that I need a camera with higher resolution. Since I have SD cards and ...

Fast Leica monster zoom, picture quality, price, features, included accessories

LCD could be articulated and larger, could come in black color, no microphone

Jun, 2005

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