If you are looking for an excelent digital camera without the cost of a new one then I have to recommend the FZ30 with its powerful zoom and high MP count. I've had my FZ30 for almost five years now and still I can't justify an upgrade. I know there are many more advanced cameras out there but for the extra zoom or MP they bring I'm not yet convinced they are worth the cost. You can find out all the technical specs fron elsewhere but from a users perspective I can tell you that you will be very pleased with the options of very simple qutomatic use through to the full functioning manual use. I still take shots that I am very proud of and my walls are filling up ...  Read the complete review

Panasonic's professional camera for amateurs! I bought this camera for the sole reason that it had a 12x Optical Zoom. A higher optical zoom always creates better quality photos than digital zoom, and at the time this camera was the only one on the market with such a high optical zoom. The camera is remarkably easy to use for one with such a bevvy of functions. Along with being able to manually manipulate the lens and shutter settings, there are pre-programmed "modes" to help the non skilled amateur like myself take professional quality photos. Amongst the modes, are Night, Sport (excellent when also using the feature for ...  Read the complete review