Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
by Panasonic
Our Price: $749.99
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $130.00 (click here)
Category: Digital Camera
See more digital camera details and other models
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-FZ20PP-S
Color: DMC-FZ20 Silver
Product features:
- 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
- Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x zoom lens combines with 4x digital zoom for 48x total zoom
- MEGA optical image stabilizer; 2-inch TFT LCD screen; PictBridge Compatible
- Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory card (16 MB SD card included)
- Powered by lithium-ion battery pack (included with charger)
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Pixelmator [Old Version]
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card
Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
Digital camera Review: A great camera for the money!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned a 3.1M Olympus which has taken many great pictures over the past five years and been a great point and shot camera. When our daughter came into our lives we quickly learned that we needed something with better resolution and a quicker shutter speed to catch her quick moves.
After about a months search through many articles on line about digital cameras we had narrowed it down to four: Canon S2, Minolta DiMage Z5, Sony DSC-H1, and Panasonic FZ20. After making several trips to the big name electronics stores we eliminated the Sony because the lack of battery power, and the Canon had too many confusing buttons and just didn't have the picture quality we were looking for. It was between the Minolta and the Panasonic.
We both liked the quality feel of the Panasonic and its big zoom lense, quick shutter speed and the ability to use it as a point and shoot but yet have the manual options available to grow into. The Minolta was nice but it had a very odd shape and we just didn't like the handle of it. Neither of us had heard much about Panasonic in the camera world but learned from the reviews here and else where that it had a very high rating and the few faults seemed to be very prevelant in most cameras below the DSLR catagory. We bought ours through Amazon because it was $100 below the store prices we'd seen and the extra money helped to buy a high speed SD memory card and extra battery. Even though the battery pack is proprietary it last a very long time and is made by several manufacturers that are cheaper than Panasonic brand.
After almost a month of using the camera I'd say it was a very good purchase. I've bought a 72mm UV filter for it and am looking at buying an external flash even though the on board flash seems to do very well, I'd just like to save the battery power by using an external.
I'd highly recommend this camera to any one looking at a camera that takes great point and shoot pictures but yet has the ability of expanding with the manual controls and accessories.
More Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver) reviews:
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
Interesting. It looks like an SLR but it really isn't. Instead of changing lenses, it's got a 12-times zoom lens that goes from wide-angle to large telephoto focal lengths, equivalent to 36mm to 432mm in a 35mm film camera. Not an ordinary lens either, Leica Vario Elmarit. It's a Lumix Digital-camera and it stores still and movie images on SD or MMC memory cards. Here's a rare feature: Jitter from shaky hands is one of the main reasons why cameras produce blurry images. We don't expect everyone to have hands of stone when taking pictures--that's why Lumix cameras help solve the problem of unsteady hands with advanced MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer technology. The DMC-FZ20 has a built-in gyrosensor that detects any hand movement and relays a signal to a tiny microcomputer inside the camera, which instantly calculates the compensation needed. A linear motor then shifts the Optical Image Stabilizer lens as necessary to guide incoming light from the image straight to the CCD. You won't even notice it working--all you'll see are the outstanding results! It's time to get a Lumix and smile. Up to 2560 x 1920 still image resolution / Up to 320x240 QVGA digital video resolution at 10 or 30 fps with audio / A still image may have up to 5 seconds audio 2 LCD Screen SD Memory Card Slot USB and AV Cables and ports for image transfer to PC - Macintosh - TV Includes 16MB SD memory card but we suggest buying an optional 256MB memory card (or larger) for practical use with this high-res camera Includes Rechargeable Li-Ion battery and Charger Includes Lens Cap, Hood Adapter, Wrist Strap Includes Image Transfer and Editing software suite Built-in multimode electronic-flash / Hot Soe for adding an optional external electronic-flash PictBridge Unit Dimensions HWD - 3.43'' x 5.02'' x 4.18'' / Weighs 1.14 lbsOptics and Resolution
Featuring a 5-megapixel CCD sensor, the DMC-FZ20S delivers a wide range of detail and color with images up to 2560 x 1920 pixels--enough information to make photo-quality prints up to 13 by 17 inches. Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x zoom lens, with 3 aspheric elements, combines comfortably small size with superb image rendering. By combining with a 4x digital zoom, users will have an equivalence of a 48x zoom lens in a very compact body, though users should note that digital zoom degrades picture quality.
Movie Mode and Audio
The DMC-FZ20S lets you shoot QuickTime Motion JPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with sound. The amount of video you can capture is limited by space on the memory card; you'll fit more at low quality (10 frames-per-second) than at high quality (30 frames-per-second). The movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. You can also record audio comments, up to five seconds in length, for your still pictures.
More Features
- Flip Animation: Allows you to create your own frame-by-frame animations.
- Unlimited Consecutive Shooting: Allows consecutive shooting up to the capacity of the SD memory card.
- Two-inch diagonal polycrystalline TFT LCD display (130k pixels)
- Hot shoe for external flash attachment
- Mega Burst Shooting Mode: Shoot up to seven images at three or two frames-per-second in standard resolution, or up to four images in fine resolution. This option is designed to provide you with the best selection of photos during action, such as a sporting event.
Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. A 16 MB SD card is included. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Printing
This camera supports the PictBridge standard. PictBridge is a technology that lets you transfer pictures from a digital camera to a compatible printer, without a PC or image-editing software. Because PictBridge is an industry standard, users can connect PictBridge-compatible devices made by many different manufacturers. Learn more about PictBridge.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by lithium-ion battery pack (included with charger). It measures 3.43 by 5.02 by 4.18 inches and weighs 1.14 pounds.
What's in the Box
DMC-FZ20S digital camera, battery charger, battery pack, 16MB SD memory card, lens cap, lens hood with adaptor, A/V and USB cables, strap, and CD-ROM
Digital Cameras
Cameras and Photo
Most talked about in Panasonic
Panasonic DVD-RV65 DVD PlayerPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Home Theater
Price in other shops:
Panasonic PT-61D30, 61" Projection TVPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Home Theater
Price in other shops:
Panasonic PT-51SX30, 51-Inch Projection TVPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Home Theater
Price in other shops:
Panasonic RP-HT970 Vibration Series Home Theater HeadphonesPanasonic; CE
Price in other shops:
Panasonic KX-TS5W Basic Corded PhonePanasonic; CE
Price in other shops:
Panasonic PV-C930W 9" TV/ VCR ComboPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Home Theater
Price in other shops:
Panasonic PV-C920 9" TV/ VCR ComboPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Home Theater
Price in other shops:
Panasonic SL-S202 Portable CD Player with Anti-Shock MemoryPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Network Media Player
Panasonic RQV75 Headphone Stereo Radio Cassette with XBSPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Network Media Player
Price in other shops:
Panasonic DVD-A320 DVD PlayerPanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Electronics; Home Theater
Price in other shops: