Latest – Review and Sample Photos by InfoSync (added 27 December’08)
Panasonic Lumix TZ50 is a 9.1 megapixel digital camera that features a 10x optical zoom, 28mm wide angle lens, Wireless lan link, 3 inch LCD and an ISO range from 100 to 1600.
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Review Index – (updated 27 December’08)
InfoSync
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 churned out an average performance, similar to an entry-level camera. We weren’t entirely jazzed with the images produced by the camera due to its poor dynamic range.”
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Wired
“Luddites and camera snobs may whine about the loss of manual controls but can console themselves with the consistently terrific images.”
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DigitalTrends
“After making a series of 8.5×11 full-bleed prints my takeaway regarding quality was O.K., nothing super special here. Colors for the most part were accurate but they didn’t have the pop I like.”
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LapTopMag
“Generally, the TZ50S’ image quality was very good. Images were clean, with decent sharpness, good color, and nice contrast. However, highlights in brightly lit scenes lost detail, and images shot at ISO 400 or higher exhibited moderate noise.”
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StevesDigicams
“This is an outstanding little super-zoom. While this model is very similar to its siblings, the addition of the 9-megapixel imager, huge 3.0-inch LCD, 720p HD movie mode and Wi-Fi capabilities are greatly accepted and appreciated.”
Overall, Review was Favorable: 
DigitalCameraReview
“It’s hard to find fault with the TZ50 as a basic compact ultrazoom camera. The T50 offers all the performance and flexibility of the excellent TZ5, which is certainly why many consumers will find it so appealing.”
Overall, Review was Favorable:
Actual Owner Feedback
“Camera on regular usage is excellent and pictures are very clear. Wi-fi connection is another thing. At home or at the office it takes many tries to have it connect. I had it about a month, then it constantly asks me to turn the camera off and on again and it refuses to connect.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“It’s hard to find fault with the TZ50 as a basic compact ultrazoom camera. The T50 offers all the performance and flexibility of the excellent TZ5, which is certainly why many consumers will find it so appealing.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“This is an outstanding camera. Muuuuuuch better than previous Panasonic models. The picture quality is great and the camera is very easy to use. A few friends of mine have the Canon and Sony models but after they saw the DMC-TZ50S they were blown away.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“I’m very satisfied with this camera. It’s loaded with features.
While you will find on expert reviews that the manual control is poor, it’s not that bad, in the manual mode you can even modify the shutter speed and the exposure (better than most ELPH Canon cameras, you will have to choose on a limited set of options for this though).”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“My relative is enjoying hers now, and I have been quite impressed with the results. This camera performs superbly under both bright and low light conditions without a flash, certainly an impressive result for a camera as small and compact as this.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
Sample Photos
[Sample Photos at StevesDigicams]
[Sample Photos at LetsGoDigital]
Specifications
[Official Panasonic Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Excerpt
SECAUCUS, NJ (April 16, 2008) – Panasonic today introduced a new addition to its award-winning TZ-family of digital cameras, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ50 – complete with Wi-Fi capabilities, standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN connectivity and access to T-Mobile® HotSpot service, users can upload digital photos taken with the TZ50 directly to Picasa Web AlbumsÔ, a free online photo-sharing service from Google. The 9.1 megapixel TZ50 is packed with a 28mm wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom and the ability to record HD video, making it the ideal digital camera for active users.
“This advanced digital camera makes it possible for users to share their photos with friends and family with unprecedented ease and without a computer,” said Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Active users will appreciate the TZ50’s Wi-Fi capabilitilies so they can share photos while on-the-go, but they will also benefit from HD video recording, a 10x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens, so capturing images, whether far or wide; moving or still – is all possible with this compact camera.”
Current Price Info At Amazon.com
