Last year, I decided to pursue my interest in photography. I spent quite a long time looking for a camera and finally decided on this over similar ones from Fujitsu and Canon. The reasons for this are picture quality, features, weight, dimensions, lens quality and ease of use. Some had a greater zoom, but the FZ45 has a Lecia lens (a company that has a reputation for producing very good lenses and cameras). The picture quality is very good, although not DSLR quality. However, for the price, it is not easy to find better. It is essentially a point and shoot camera (a small sensor camera - DSLR's have a larger sensor), but with many features you might find ...  Read the complete review

I bought this camera for use in my month travelling across Europe the summer just gone. I wanted something better than a point and shoot but my budget couldn't stretch to a full blown SLR so after much deliberation i opted for the hybrid. All i can say is WOW! I am a beginner when it comes to photography but even i noticed the functional capability of the FZ45. The lens is made by a well known and prestigious company Leica so quality is guaranteed. Functionality: The camera itself has many different programs on the dial which i had to spend a good two days of playing around with the camera to really appreciate. It has a 24x optical zoom and then on ...  Read the complete review

Ever since holidaying in Thailand 3 years ago, I had been bitten by the photography bug. The breath taking scenery couldn't quite be captured as I would like on my point and shoot. Having explored the various options, I settled on this Bridge camera. I have now been using it for the past 6 months and I am absolutely delighted with it. The quality of pictures is fantastic and I haven't found a single fault with the camera to date. The headline spec is that it's a 14.1 mega pixel camera with a 24x optical zoom lense. You can shoot HD quality video using the camera with the max video resolution of 1280 x 720. The camera comes with a whole range ...  Read the complete review

I purchased this product around a year ago and can honestly say it's one the best digital cameras I have ever used. It is perfect for those who are interested in taking pictures but don't necessary enjoy the technical side of it. Comparable to many SLR's on the market, with similar features such as the flash and viewfinder, but without the effort of different lenses. It isn't too large and is easy to carry around. Perfect for family days out and general picture taking. I have used this to take effective pictures of fireworks, close ups and sporting events. This camera is extremely easy to use with simple settings that are easy to understand and get a hold of, despite ...  Read the complete review