Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Light Field Camera

Outstanding

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 5-Megapixel Digital Camera with 12x Optical Stabilized Zoom - Almost Perfect. Almost.

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Pros: Excellent 12x zoom Leica optics, optical image stabilization, features and controls, fast

Cons: LCD could have better visibility in sunlight, lens hood installation could be simpler

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is an advanced and flexible camera with excellent Leica optics, powerful 12x optical zoom, optical image stabilization... Read More

Exemplary Camera

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Pros: Super stabilized zoom. Powerful and flexible shooting options. Hot shoe.

Cons: Electronic viewfinder doesn't work well in low light. Proprietary battery's a little weak and pricey.

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They can't keep these cameras in stock, with good reason. Read More

The Best long zoom currently available

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Pros: Solid feel, intuitive easy to use controls, fast shot to shot time.

Cons: I would have liked AAA's for batteries and a larger rubber eye cup.

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Its the best stabilized long zoom out there. Lots of user control yet very easy to operate. Looks and feels like a 35mm. Develops user confidence with superb image quality. Read More

FZ20 is a great buy!

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Pros: See above

Cons: See above

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It's versatile and easy to use, but it allows the user to get as detailed as they want to be. A great buy for both the beginner and expert shooter. Read More

Best Buy for the Long Zoom!

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Pros: 12X Optical Zoom and OIS! Full Manual Controls!

Cons: Higher resolution viewfinder would be nice! No synd port for flash or TTL metering!

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Close to an SLR at a fraction of the cost! Great alternative to lugging around bulkier and heavier SLR system when SLR quality isn't required i.e. professional use. Read More

It's the new black

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Pros: For anyone looking for the lovechild of a point-shoot and a dSLR, this is it!

Cons: Once you realize this isn't a dSLR, there are none.

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It's not a dSLR, but it does enough to keep the average enthusiast or the "beginner" pro quite content. Read More

Great camera for the money for enthusiasts

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Pros: Mega zoom and MEGA Image Stabilization, very fast shot-to-shot speed, image quality

Cons: AF Illumination can be blocked by hands, some may not like proprietary batteries

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Get the FZ20 if you want 5 MP, great zoom with image stabilization and great picture quality at a reasonable price. Read More

Panasonic FZ20 Great Camera

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Pros: Great 12X Lens, Great Optical Image Stabilizer, Good Ergonomics

Cons: Goofy Lens Hood, Low Res Movies, Non Tilting LCD, No RAW Format

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I highly recommend this camera but be sure to purchase an extra battery and at least a 512-megabyte memory card to get maximum pleasure. Read More

Does Just What It Says On The Tin

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Pros: Just about everything

Cons: Cant find any -----REALLY

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I spent ages researching this and I am really picky. This review is to help you put your mind at rest that you are buying the right camera. Read More