Great value for money (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5EG-S)

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Product:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5EG-S
Date:	04/01/06 (224 review reads)
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Advantages: Packed with features usually limited to expensive cameras

Disadvantages: Can be hard not to 'judder' when using zoom. 32Mb bundled data card is too small

I bought this from Pixmania recently for under £240 and it is an excellent camera for the money. On second thoughts, it would be an excellent camera for £350 but Pixmania has a great deal on.

I bought a 1Gb data card as the bundled card at 32Mb would only be good for a handful of top quality photo's.

The features are easy to use, has a great user interface and the picture quality is stunning.

I had a Canon PowerShot A70 before which was OK but only 3.2 mega-pixels. The step up to 5 Mp+ makes a big difference but i is really in the quality of the Leica lens and a massive 10X optical zoom that the real difference is noticed.

Unlike most of its competitors it has a rechargeable battery pack where others need a bunch of AA's. A charger is included but not a DC connector to the camera for when you are linking to your PC which is a shame.

The bundled software is good too.

I am not a photo enthusiast - I use it for family photo's, when out with the dog, of my daughter etc. and for me this is close to perfect - definitely recommended!

Summary: Excellent camera at a great price - recommended

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