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Panasonic DMC-FZ38 1/2.33" Compact camera 12.1 MP CCD 4000 x 3000 pixels Black

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  • - Compact camera 12.1 MP CCD Black
  • - Image sensor size: 1/2.33"
  • - Image stabilizer
  • - Optical zoom: 18x Digital zoom: 4x
  • - 640 x 480 pixels
  • - Built-in microphone Voice recording PictBridge
  • - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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Panasonic DMC-FZ38, 12.1 MP, 4000 x 3000 pixels, 1/2.33", CCD, 18x, Black

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Panasonic DMC-FZ38. Camera type: Compact camera, Megapixel (approx.): 12.1 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.33", Sensor type: CCD, Maximum image resolution: 4000 x 3000 pixels. Optical zoom: 18x, Digital zoom: 4x, Focal length range: 4.8 - 86.4 mm. Maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels. Display diagonal: 6.86 cm (2.7"). Internal memory: 40 MB. PictBridge. Weight: 367 g. Product colour: Black

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Reviews
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Uk has collected 64 expert reviews for Panasonic DMC-FZ38 1/2.33" Compact camera 12.1 MP CCD 4000 x 3000 pixels Black and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Source Review comments Score
gadgetshow.channel5.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
A bridge-style camera that’s capable of shooting 12.1MP stills and capturing 720p high-definition movies – it’s even got an HDMI output for connecting to an HD telly. The powerful 27mm wideangle Leica lens is complemented by an 18x optical zoom and fac...
Good The FZ38 has compact dimensions but these don’t stop it being comfortable to hold and easy to snap with. It focuses quickly and the 18x optical zoom takes you as near to the action as you’re likely to need – producing great close-ups. Th...
Bad The shutter just isn’t as responsive as we’d have liked and it increases the risk of missing that great shot by a fraction of a second. And, while HD video is vivid, there is occasional stuttering on playback, which somewhat spoils the overall...
Bottom line Superb still images, clever design and high-quality video mark the FZ38 as a bridge camera with potential but its low-light results and slightly slow response times do irritate.Best offers for the Panasonic Lumix FZ38Purely Gadgets £0.00 Camerabox...
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digicambuyer.co.uk
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Lightweight shooting, heavyweight performance? Panasonic’s latest addition to the hybrid super zoom scene would suit the budding beginner. Boasting 12 MP coupled with well-labelled controls, means that in theory high-quality results should be easily ac...
Bottom line With no major advances in specs or appearances, the FZ38 fails to significantly raise the bar in bridge cameras...
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pcauthority.com.au
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
If you always wanted an SLR but were daunted at the prospect, the Lumix FZ-35 may be your cup of tea. Reassuringly for those who want point-and-shoot simplicity, it shares many of the same controls as the previous model FZ-28, as well as most menu func...
Bottom line A quality ultrazoom compact camera, with excellent image quality...
83%
expertreviews.co.uk
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Panasonic’s FZ-series of ultra-zoom cameras have racked up a string of glowing reviews on Expert Reviews, and have been the yardstick by which other ultra-zoom cameras are measured. This latest incarnation keeps the same 18x zoom lens as its predecesso...
Bottom line Pointlessly high resolution aside, the FZ38 maintains Panasonic’s lead in the ultra-zoom camera market, and ups the stakes for video quality...
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amateurphotographer.co.uk
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 at a glance: 
12 million pixels 27-486mm (equivalent) ISO 100-1600 (12MP) Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens 2.7in, 230,000-dot LCD screen Street price around £230 Rated: 3/5 With a 12.1-million-pixel sensor, 27-486mm (35mm equivalen...
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techadvisor.co.uk
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Product Code: DMC-FZ38EB-K The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is one of the best fixed-lens cameras for both stills and HD video. If you can deal with slightly grainy, non-1080p video footage (the FZ35's video resolution maxes out at 720p), the Panasonic...
Bottom line It's no video-shooting DSLR, but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is the best fixed-lens option we've seen yet as a hybrid camera for both stills and video. This camera is a viable replacement for a camcorder, and a top pick for anyone seeking a light...
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The relatively compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. If you can deal with slightly grainy, non-1080p video footage (the FZ35's video resolution maxes out at 720p), it may be the ideal hybrid model to serve double-duty as a camera and camcorder.It's hard to know where to start, as this is such a versatile megazoom camera. The DMC-FZ35 excels in manual controls and low-light video footage, and it offers near-...
Good High dynamic range produces creative shots, great image controls for both stills and video, light and well designed for a megazoom...
Bad No flip-out LCD or optical viewfinder, button layout and controls are cumbersome...
Bottom line The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is a powerful, semi-compact megazoom camera with an awesome range of controls for both stills and video...
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photoreview.com.au
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Panasonic's DMC-FZ35 Lumix camera replaces the popular FZ28 at the top of the super-zoom line-up and offers P, A, S and M shooting modes to please photo enthusiasts, along with AVCHD Lite HD video recording. It carries on the SLR-like styling of its pr...
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Cameras.co.uk
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ38 is a 12 megapixel digital camera with an 18x optical zoom lens. There are plenty of features to attract the more serious hobby photographer. These include a variety of exposure controls, manual focusing and image stabilisat...
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stuff.co.nz
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
This 12-megapixel super zoom has an image-stabilised 27mm-486mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded lens. It is the usual pseudo-SLR form with an electronic viewfinder. It is marketed as a hybrid camera with as much emphasis on its high-definition video fu...
Bottom line This camera certainly has the numbers. Twelve megapixels. Zoom of 18X. All for NZ$750 - that has to be good, doesnt it? So why does Panasonic charge more for the Lumix LX3, which sports a mere 10 megapixels, a 2.5X zoom and no eye-level viewfinder? An...
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smh.com.au
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
This 12-megapixel super zoom has an image-stabilised 27mm-486mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded lens. It is the usual pseudo-SLR form with an electronic viewfinder. It is marketed as a hybrid camera with as much emphasis on its high-definition vide...
Good The lens is quite extraordinary, in spite of its absurd specifications. Auto focus is fast, even when the lens is at its longest focal length. And resolution and sharpness are surprisingly good at 486mm — or, to put it another way, not as bad as exp...
Bad Image noise is perplexing. In default mode, straight from the box, noise reduction is activated and its effect is unpleasant, even at ISO 200. When NR is turned off, the images are clean and sharp, at least when exposure is spot on. If the picture is...
Bottom line This camera certainly has the numbers. Twelve megapixels. Zoom of 18X. All for $770 — that has to be good, doesnt it? So why does Panasonic charge $830 for the Lumix LX3, which sports a mere 10 megapixels, a 2.5X zoom and no eye-level viewfinder? An...
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smarthouse.com.au
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Users can now capture objects from a distance easily with the new super-zoom camera from Panasonic. The Lumix DMC-FZ35 utilises a 12-megapixel sensor, has an enhanced Power Optical Image Stabiliser (O.I.S.) that reduces blur, and is great for both ama...
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digitalversus.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Successor to the incredibly popular FZ28, its now the FZ38s turn to join Panasonics collection of bridge cameras. Although the FZ38 has some of the same features as its predecessor, including an 18x zoom lens that goes from a 27 mm wide-angle to a...
Good Powerful optical stabilisation, 27 mm wide angle, HD Video with 18x zoom and manual mode, Image quality, Responsive...
Bad Warm white balancing indoors, Mediocre optical viewfinder, Glossy screen, Slow to save RAW files...
80%
electricpig.co.uk
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The Panasonic DMC-FZ38 is the newest superzoom snapper to grace Panasonic’s camera range. With a 12.1MP sensor alongside a Leica-made 18x zoom lens and the ability to shoot 720p AVCHD Lite video, it looks mightily impressive on paper. Read our full...
Good Unimpressive burst shooting mode...
Bad Unimpressive burst shooting mode...
Bottom line A flexible and powerful superzoom at a temptingly low price...
80%
trustedreviews.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Last August I reviewed the Lumix DMC-FZ28 , Panasonic's entry in the competitive super-zoom bridge camera market. As its many satisfied buyers will attest, the FZ28 is a superb camera, earning our highest accolade the Editor's Choice award. For the past y...
Good Superb image quality, 28x zoom (27486mm) lens, Manual controls, Electronic viewfinder, HD video with stereo sound...
Bad Still not close to SLR quality, Slightly slow operation, Not enough of an improvement...
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digital-photography-school.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:00
Note: Updated Review – The editor of this amazing Web site has kindly allowed me to revise my review of the Panasonic FZ35 camera. In hindsight, it needed a bit of a brush up!Some people, using a digital SLR, find it a hassle to continually change lenses...
Bottom line I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the FZ35. It's compact, easy to use and, with its 18x zoom, a powerful image capture tool.The camera handled flare particularly well, snaring bright, well-coloured and sharp shots. The exposure systems were noticeably acc...
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pcmag.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:00
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ($399.95 list) is a compact camera with a 12.1 megapixel CCD optical sensor and a 27 millimeter wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with an 18x optical zoom. Looking very similar to the lot of D-SLR-like cameras out ther...
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dpreview.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Having said that, the Panasonic offers an excellent feature set, and a very good video mode with manual controls and stereo sound. If you can manage with the slightly shorter lens and don't need 1080p or super slow motion video, and image quality and fuzz-free, snappy operation are high up your list of priorities the Panasonic FZ35 is...
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steves-digicams.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; 8x optical zoom;Power O.I.S.; AVCHD Lite Video Quality;Stereo Microphone; 470 images per battery charge; Fast AF (3/10 second)ConsNo Audio Input; Slower than listed start-up time; Large number of menu options (goo...
Bottom line Steve's SnapShot12.1-Megapixel Imaging Sensor2.7-Inch LCD Screen0.20-inch EVF18x Leica Optical zoom lens: 27-486mm (35mm equivalent)iAuto (intelligent auto) modeAVCHD Lite Video CapturePower O.I.S.Stereo MicrophoneLi-Ion Battery power sourceSD/...
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
This compact 12-megapixel ultrazoom could be a perfect traveling companion, with fine wide-angle coverage, powerful telephoto and pleasing portaility...
Bottom line The Panasonic Lumix FZ35 is a very practical all-around camera. It's highly portable, if not pocketable, and the combination of a fast wide-angle lens and long zoom makes it a great travel camera, able to capture both scenic vistas and distant subje...
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electronicsme.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 digital camera. This compact camera is extremely powerful and well-featured for the price, making it one of the best-valued compact models currently available. It may not be as perfect as the more expensive cameras, but it cert...
Bottom line As mentioned earlier, the picture quality isn't perfect, and performance lags on occasion. If you already have experience with digital SLRs, you may find this camera to be a nice backup or casual shooter. For the price, this model is an excellent value...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
It isn't pocketable, but the relatively compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ($400 as of 11/12/09) is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. If you can deal with slightly grainy, non-1080p video footage (the...
Good High dynamic range produces creative shots, Great image controls for both stills and video, Light and well designed for a megazoom...
Bad Button layout and controls are cumbersome, No flip-out LCD or optical viewfinder...
Bottom line The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is a powerful, semicompact megazoom camera with an awesome range of controls for both stills and video...
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macworld.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ35 is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. If you can deal with slightly grainy, non-1080p video footage (the FZ35's video resolution maxes out at 720p), it may be the ideal hyb...
Good High dynamic range produces creative shots; great image controls for both stills and video; light and well designed for a megazoom.
Bad No flip-out LCD or optical viewfinder; button layout and controls are cumbersome.
Bottom line Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ35 is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. If you can deal with slightly grainy, non-1080p video footage (the FZ35's video resolution maxes out at 720p), it may be the idea...
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Digitaltrends.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The new DMC-FZ35 is the first wide-angle megazoom camera (18x) offering higher-quality high-def videos. 2009 will go down as the year HD video and digital cameras joined at the hip. Most high-quality digicams take 720p movies, a huge step up from stan...
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imaging-resource.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
There's nothing quite like a long zoom that can capture a room without backing you into a wall or reach across a meadow to snap some shy wildlife. They will never be small but they are getting compact. The Panasonic FZ35 is one of the finer specimens I...
Good Good wide-angle lens, ranging to a long telephoto, Good grip, Well-built, Nicely hinged plastic port doors, Power switch, rather than a button, Good controls, Quick menu keeps you out of the main menu, Improved optical image stabilization, Lens focuses...
Bad Somewhat difficult to learn some features, Odd lens hood design, No rubber around EVF, Buttons on the top deck are not responsive, High chromatic aberration at telephoto, Soft corners at wide-angle and telephoto, Some yellows are a little green, High c...
Bottom line There's nothing quite like a long zoom that can capture a room without backing you into a wall or reach across a meadow to snap some shy wildlife. They will never be small but they are getting compact. The Panasonic FZ35 is one of the finer specimens...
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dcresource.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The Lumix DMC-FZ35 ($399) is the update to Panasonics popular FZ28 super zoom camera. While both cameras share the same basic design and 18X, 27 - 486 mm Leica lens, the differences are more than skin deep. The biggest changes are an improved image s...
Good Very good photo quality, Packs an 18X, 27 486 mm lens into a relatively compact body, Optical image stabilization, 2.7" LCD display offers very good outdoor visibility, Full manual controls, with support for the RAW image format, Intelligent Auto mode pic...
Bad More shadow noise than Id like, even at base ISO 80, Some redeye; no removal tool in playback mode, Movies created with AVCHD Lite codec are difficult to share and edit; frame rate isnt true 60 fps, Unremarkable continuous shooting mode, Easy to block AFa...
Bottom line The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is a very capable super zoom camera/camcorder hybrid. It offers an 18X optical zoom lens with a nice focal range, an enhanced image stabilization system, full manual controls, expandability and, of course, plenty of bells...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The Panasonic Lumix FZ38 – or FZ35K as it’s known stateside – is the most up to date superzoom compact from Panasonic, with an 18x optical zoom (27-486mm equiv.) and POWER O.I.S – an upgrade from the previous FZ28’s MEGA O.I.S image stabilisation. But...
Bottom line The Panasonic Lumix FZ38 is a top-performing superzoom compact at an affordable price point. In fact, for the money, you’d be stretched to find any better. The lens is great, as are the controls, and the overall feature set – including a wide-...
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tomsguide.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The FZ35 is the successor to the highly successful FZ28 in Panasonics bridge camera line. Even though the FZ35 does have some of the same characteristics as its predecessor (the 18x zoom - from 27 mm wide angle to 486 mm telephoto -, for example), i...
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engadget.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
If you're in the market for a superzoom, and you've already decided that none of those Micro Four Thirds options will sway you, it looks as if you'll be hard pressed to find a superior alternative to Panasonic's minty fresh Lumix DMC-FZ35 (FZ38 in some re...
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photographyblog.com
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2016-11-15 02:10:01
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 (also known as the DMC-FZ35) is a new super-zoom camera sporting a wide-angle 18x zoom lens. Successor to the popular FZ28 model, the bridge-style Panasonic FZ38 compact camera has the same key features of 27-486mm focal...
Bottom line The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 builds on the proven design of its predecessor, the FZ28, making few handling changes but adding a number of significant new features that comprise a better overall package. Were a little disappointed that Panasonic have...
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