Panasonic DMC-FZ8

Pros: Price, picture quality, resolution, features, included accessories, RAW, size, weight, large LCD

Cons: No super-wide angle, overly-aggressive noise reduction

The Bottom Line: If you want a 7.2-Megapixel responsive "monster zoom" camera, this Panasonic FZ8 is an excellent choice. With 12x optical zoom, optical image...

Review: I have always like mega-zoom cameras from Panasonic. I have started using them beginning with the 2-Megapixel FZ1 and went through the FZ3, FZ4 , 5 -Megapixel Panasonic FZ5 and 6-Megapixel ...

Pros: Everything.

Cons: Movie sound isnt the best. Better "use flash" indicator is needed. Thats it!

The Bottom Line: Go get one, why?, because it takes great pictures, is very flexable and battery life is NOT an issue.Did I mention it takes great pictures ?

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-8 Out of the box: The camera comes with all the accessories to get you going, except a SDHC memory card ( you can re-use your old SD card up to 2 Gb). The battery must be charged ( takes 2 hours...not ...

Pros: Zoom, Image Stability, flash, ease of use with menus

Cons: lens cap, size

The Bottom Line: I recommend a buy on this product. It's the best bang for the buck.

Review: I thought I would write a review finally on my FZ7 that I have owned for about 8 months. I figured since the FZ7 and 8 are very similar I would write it here. My FZ7 has been really great. Especially for the price. I now know 4 people that have bought ...

Pros: Wonderful zoom, good image stabiliser, nice colours, sharp images

Cons: Light artifacts on pictures that require lens shielding

The Bottom Line: If you want something more than a point-and-shoot compact, but aren't ready for a high-end prosumer, do consider the FZ8.

Review: After my Olympus SP-550UZ compared unfavourably with my experiences of Panasonic Lumix cameras, I went out and got myself another Lumix - the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 to be precise. I'd already had good experiences with the Lumix DMC-FZ5 and DMC-FZ50, ...

Pros: A camera that has something for eveyone

Cons: None so far

The Bottom Line: A very nice camera to own

Review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 has something for everyone who likes to take pictures. Let's start with beginners, all you do is set the simple mode by changing the mode dial to the red heart and you are on your way. The camera will make all the adjustments ...

Pros: Great array of controls. Love the joystick, baby SLR feel, long zoom.

Cons: Would like less ISO noise and wider angle when zoomed out.

The Bottom Line: This is probably the most camera you can get without getting a full blown DSLR. Highly recommended.

Review: I got back into photography after a 10-12 year hiatus. I started with a point-and-shoot Kodak, but it was obvious that that wasn't going to cut it. I needed something that was easy and quick to use, but had a good assortment of manual controls. I ...

Pros: Ease of use, options, built in flash, Stabilizer, Large LCD

Cons: Bulky

The Bottom Line: Excellent Product, easy to use, loads of options, great price.

Review: I have owned the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Digital Camera for about a year and am absolutely thrilled with the quality and performance of this digital camera. The camera offers a range of options for taking pictures including a simple mode for those of us ...

Pros: Picture quality, excellent automatic operation, easy to use manual operation, RAW format.

Cons: The lens adapter limits wide angle use, limited f-stop, ISO, shutter speed. No data/time stamp.

The Bottom Line: Small and light enough to carry everywhere, flexibility and image quality that bridges the compact-DSLR gap, with RAW format and slightly better image quality to distinguish it from the competition.

Review: The Panasonic DMC-FZ28 is the best compact digital camera I've used yet.  Between the excellent Leica lens, the ability to save in RAW format, and the very effective operating software, this little Panasonic will do almost anything I ask of it. ...

Pros: Price for the features

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this for all types of users.

Review: I am no camera expert -- I will be the FIRST to admit it. I thought I wanted an SLR - until I saw the price tag and realized I do not know enough about photography to even use the options available. that said ... here is my "lay-man terms" review. ...

Pros: huge focus range, good image quality, excellent image stabilization

Cons: noise apparent in pictures past iso 400, not a great low light camera

Review: I was on the verge of buying a DSLR (Nikon D40) and I'm glad I did not. For about half the $$$ I got a digital camera that has a wide focal range (12x) and the focal range can be increased if you lower the mega pixels of the picture. The autofocus is ...