Sneak Peak: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & FZ-150 superzoom digital camera
The new Pansonic Lumix FZ-47 and FZ-150 SuperZoom cameras offer point-and-shoot portability with advanced DSLR features, all without the need to switch lens. In this segment, Andy talks to Doug Borback, Senior Product Manager for the Lumix digital camera divison at Panasonic. He talks about the unique features and advantages of Panasonic`s Lumix series of digital cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Specs: 24x optical zoom, 32x intelligent zoom (digital enhancement). High-speed CCD sensor: burst mode at 3.7 shots/second. Full 1080 p HD video Manual controls Great low light performance Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Specs: Rotating LCD Screen Hotshoot for external flash or microphone Advanced CMOS sensor for low light performance and noise reduction Burst mode and accurate mechanical shutter. Up to 12 FPS at full 12 MP resolution or 40 FPS at 5 MP resolution www.getconnectedmedia.com
January 20th, 2012 - 22:15
40 shots per second will be ideal for shooting at spring training baseball next March.
January 20th, 2012 - 22:56
@laxbro29 It’s Lithium-Ion battery which is good. It lasts much longer than any of the other batteries because you dont need to keep buying, you just have to recharge it when it dies out
The video’s are great for a 12 mega pixel camera you can check smaple vids. I think it’s the best beginner DSLR camera for anyone. 
January 20th, 2012 - 23:24
I can’t wait to buy this camera for christmas!
January 21st, 2012 - 00:00
is the battery life good? and are the video it takes good?
January 21st, 2012 - 00:40
@thomasmovesinc i think you’re asking if it can hold an EXTERNAL camera and i THINK only cameras with a hotshoe have that capability which the 47 doesnt have. not sure.
January 21st, 2012 - 00:41
— FZ47—, how to watch its video playback directly on the Standard Definition television while this cam does not have a conventional AV cable?
January 21st, 2012 - 01:06
Dollar for dollar, this is a terrific camera.
January 21st, 2012 - 01:32
can the DMC-FZ47 use a mic too
January 21st, 2012 - 02:30
Why they cant made something like old fz50 ? 1/2,33 inch sensor? wtf is this??
January 21st, 2012 - 03:20
Ef-zed one fifty. Canadian, eh?
January 21st, 2012 - 03:24
@vwlover94 if the FZ150 noise performance is improved over the dreadful FZ100 it would still fall a fair way short of it’s micro 4/3 stablemates. i sent my FZ100 back and bought a G2, the FZ100′s images were like a cheap compact in comparison, blurred and too soft. I hope the FZ150 is as good as promised but until i see the results for myself i’ll stick with what i have
January 21st, 2012 - 04:16
@Richard41M it’s usually dependant on where in the world you buy the camera. recording duration for a US spec model, for example, would be restricted by memory card size whereas a European model will most likely be limited to 29m59s in due to duty regulations – ie if it were to record for longer it would be classed as a camcorder not a still camera and therefore subject to higher import duty taxes.
January 21st, 2012 - 05:07
@Richard41M im guessing it’s dependant on where in the world you’re buying the camera. US spec should be only restricted to memory card size whereas a European model will most likely be limited to 29m59s due to duty regulations – ie if it were to record for longer it would be classed as a camcorder not a still camera and therefore subject to higher import duty taxes.
January 21st, 2012 - 05:10
I just bought this camera last night.
Now to learn how to use it.
January 21st, 2012 - 05:41
The Panasonic FZ series is great. They’re complicated but VERY good. The FZ100 was much better than some of the reviews suggested and the FZ150 fixes most of the problems of the FZ100 and builds on it’s strengths. I’m not sure why Panasonic have downgraded the 11fps/15 frames to 12fps/12 frames. The 15 frames are more use IMO.
The FZ150′s only weakness is the EVF which is pretty crap. Compare the FZ EVFs to the G-series EVF and you’ll see what I mean. But the FZ150 will still be brilliant!
January 21st, 2012 - 06:13
@aldenone 30x yes good, but its only as good as the image stabilizer. so far, u really cant take any pictures unless u have a tripod at 30x. Plus this cameras’ the only one I know of that has raw shooting. I KNOW that sony’s canon’s and nikon’s bridges do not.
Where the fuck did he say no microphone?
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This camera’s an amazing balance (spec wise), of every bridge camera out.
January 21st, 2012 - 06:16
Panasonic is beginning to concern me; I completely jumped ship from Canon to Panasonic years ago (once Panasonic improved their low light recording)
But now I am waiting to upgrade but. . .
24X? Other manufacturers and in the 30something X zoom range
No, mic input? so the optics are long range but the sound??
When are we getting those high numbers on the still bursts?
Where is the high frame rate video?
Come on Panasonic, You can do it!
January 21st, 2012 - 06:29
@roadspartan focus wheel? I dont have a focus wheel on mine….it has constant auto focus…
January 21st, 2012 - 06:44
@vwlover94 I tried the FZ100 and the FZ45 in the shop. Both had the same fundamental problem and deal breaker for me regardless on how good they are. The focus wheel at your right thumb is so stiff that it shakes the whole camera when you use it which ruins the video capture. It really does ruin a great camera range.
January 21st, 2012 - 07:05
HELP ME!!!!! HOW LONG WILL FZ47 RECORD VIDEO WITHOUT INTERRUPTION????????????
January 21st, 2012 - 07:46
@roadspartan Panaosnic fz series have RAW an the HX100V dosnt, and also the fz150 shoots simlair to iso 200 at iso 1600, being compared to the fz100 , so at iso 1600 the fz150 didnt show banding noise or loss of detail, in fact head on over to dpreview google it, and look for fz150 samples, and youll be blown away by the lowlight performance of a MOS SENSOR on a point and shoot at high iso, its almost near a microfourthirds camera comparable to the l10 lumix
January 21st, 2012 - 07:51
How will the low light video be?
January 21st, 2012 - 08:50
@roadspartan i said 12-16 mpx is no big difference, 25 is to much, and u expect to much from this little tiny sensors, but offcourse u can believe what u want. Peace.
January 21st, 2012 - 09:47
@2061983 So why dont all manufacturers put 25MP in their cameras?
January 21st, 2012 - 10:09
@roadspartan No offense but i know that, I did my homework well( and in this small size of sensor 12 or 14 or 16 MPX doesnt change much, bigger sensor=better quality, in 1/2.33 inch sensor like fz150 better quality is more cause better anti noise programs), and i was saying that this is only difference between fz 100 and fz 150(+ 3d pictures and some cosmetics changes in options) And no offense but this is not much to call this camera “new model”