Testseek.co.uk have collected 38 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 / DMC-FZ40 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 / DMC-FZ40.
October 2010
(78%)
38 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
252 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
78010038
The editors liked
Whopping zoom range
Something of a bargain
Dedicated video recording button
Whopping zoom range extends creative framing possibility
Dedicated video recording button for instant access
Current £250 street price suggests something of a bargain
Flexible 24x zoom lens
Bigger rear screen
Dead-easy HD movie mode
Easy to use
Simple interface
Image quality at low sensitivities with powerful stabilisation
Generally responsive to power up and save photos
Video with zoom
Good quality stereo mic
The editors didn't like
Camera shake at longer focal lengths
Nothing we haven't seen before
Not much here we haven't already seen before
Lacks the angle adjustable LCD
Hotshoe and Full HD video of the FZ100
Not full 1080p video
Shaky at full zoom
Cramped EVF
Limited sensitivity (avoid 800 ISO and especially 1600 ISO)
Abstract: A slight upgrade to the Lumix DMC-FZ35 ($399.95 list), the Lumix DMC-FZ40 ($399.95 list) by Panasonic boasts a 14.1 megapixel CCD optical sensor and a 25 millimeter wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 24x optical zoom. Looking nearly identical ...
Fast startup, Shoots in RAW format, Long battery life, Some manual settings,
Lackluster image quality in high ISO ranges, Somewhat bulky, LCD display does not articulate from the camera body, Cannot take still pictures while shooting video
Good design with nice layout of buttons, dials, etc, Abundant shooting features, Lots of options, both manual and preset, Large 24X, optical image stabilized lens, Great depth of field, Menus easy to navigate
Image quality could be better lack of detail in low light situations, Panasonic Broadcast, One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094, www.panasonic.com
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced non-professional looking for a feature packed camera to lug around on your next vacation, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40, with options galore, may be just the ticket.Mark Holder is a video producer an...
Here at InfoSync we focus on three main arenas in the world of digital imaging: Design, Shooting Features, and Image Quality. The best cameras excel in all three categories. We've even applauded cameras that were short on a few features or had a funky...
24x optical zoom with decent stabilisation, 'Shooting priority' playback button, Long battery life and compact body, Bayonet mount lens hood included.
Telephoto image quality, Poor continuous shooting at full resolution, Fixed screen, No still capture during video recording.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 / FZ40 verdict Panasonic's Lumix FZ45 / FZ40 is the much-awaited update to the highly popular Lumix FZ38 / FZ35. As you'd expect, Panasonic has inevitably boosted the pixel count giving the FZ45 / FZ40 a 14 Megapixel CCD sen...
Announced at the same time as the headline-grabbing FZ100 with its 11fps burst mode, free-angle screen and full HD video, the cheaper DMC-FZ45 / FZ40 inevitably suffers by comparison, but is still a worthy contender in the now crowded super-zoom marke...
