Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5EG-K

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50EG-S

angle tends to vignette, even with the low-profile Hoya super pro polarising filter - the 12x zoom is great but doesn t focus close enough (approx 2m minimum), so using macro more often than I d expect - Panasonic spares v costly (and hard to get at airports!) - get the Olympus FL50 flash, the Uniross battery etc - custom settings should be easier to alter: "set from what I m using" would be good - multi-frame rather clunky - wide angle not very wide This Panasonic camera has been well reviewed at Digital Photography Review of course, where there s a good Panasonic user forum ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50EG-K

Properly used, this camera produces outstanding results. Contrast, sharp, vibrant pictures. However it does take some getting used to. Out-of-the-box settings, in particular those regarding focus, can lend themselves to "missing" the intended focusing point.If you're a serious shooter, or want to be one, and want a single, light, ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50EG-K

For SLR-like results but without removable lenses, this is well worth a look. It has a full range of manual control, if you want it as well as program and auto modes, with a particularly well thought-out user interface that means you do not have to go through menus to get to the commonly used functions. It's as heavy and bulky as an SLR, but ...