Home > Consumer Reviews > Panasonic CGR-S006A/1B Li-ion Battery for Panasonic FZ50, FZ7, FZ18, and FZ30 Digital Cameras

When I purchased my Panasonic Lumix FZ50, I purchased a spare battery since I am in the field a lot and for long hours of constant shooting. In practical terms, this is the best photo battery I have ever used. It stays constant throughtout it's usage time. My camera tells me how many exposures it will create on the power available on the battery and it has delivered pretty much on the money. There are no fluctuations, drops or surges in output, even toward the end or the cycle. The FZ50 is a 10.1mp digital camera and the CGR-S006A/1B battery gives me 384 images before needing to be recharged. That is a very large number of exposures for one battery. Of course, if you begin using all of the power eating options, Full Auto, electronic flash, etc. that number is going to be reduced a bit but the average photographer isn't going to use that much in a single day or if he does, he/she has a backup. just in case. The most attractive feature in this battery is "No Memory". If you have only used up half the usable power, just put it in the charger and bring it back to 100% without worrying about charging to full the next time.

This is the first time that I have had a battery in a camera that I did not think would give out in the middle of my picture taking. I cannot get over how many pictures I have been able to take without changing the battery. In fact, I have taken several hundred pictures with my Panasonic DMC-FZ7 and find it to be the most carefree combination. Charge time is so fast. I bought an extra battery to be sure I would not run out of power but have found I do not need it but I sure am glad I have it.

I am a photographer and my camera battery life is critical. This battery lasts longer than any other battery I have used.

This is my first experience with this type of battery, and I have been quite pleased. I took it to Hawaii and was able to shoot all day on one battery.

I purchased this battery for my Panasonic FZ7 and except for a little high price I am very happy with it.