Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7

Récompense : Editor's Choice!

Résumé : The Panasonic FZ7 has a quality Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x optical zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8 at wide-angle and F3.3 at telephoto. Usually you need to use a tripod with such a long telephoto, but thanks to the effective optical image ...

Points forts : Generally good image quality, very crisp-looking photos, Long 12x zoom lens, Very effective optical image stabilization, Large 2.5" LCD display, LCD/EVF viewfinders work better than average in low light, "High Angle" mode for LCD display is great for ...

Points faibles : Significant chromatic aberration in the corners of the image at full telephoto, Higher than average image noise at ISO 400, some noise present even at low ISO settings, Tiny 16MB memory card that's included is pointless - Buy a large card right along ...

Conclusion : Not too long ago digital cameras with advanced features and SLR-mimmicking long zoom lenses were considered "chunky" or bulky. But with the public's increasing demand for smaller and smaller cameras with longer and longer zooms--and with manufacturers ...

Résumé : PC Magazine just laid-out a postivie review on Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ7 six megapixel superzoom shooter. The reviewer fawned over the "excellent image" produced by this "very inexpensive" cam's "outstanding" VARIO-ELMARIT 12x optical zoom lens ...

Récompense : Editor's Choice!

Résumé : Megapixels: 6, Included Memory Amount: 16 MB, Included Memory: Media Card, Media Format: Secure Digital, Maximum Re...

Points forts : 12X optical zoom. Excellent image stabilization features. Decent video capabilities. Very inexpensive for a superzoom.

Points faibles : Some shutter lag. Nonarticulating LCD.

Conclusion : With 12X optical zoom and excellent image stabilization, this addition to the Lumix line wins our Editors' Choice for a budget superzoom.

Points forts : Extensive set of manual features ; 12X optically stabilized zoom lens ; relatively speedy

Points faibles : Image flaws such as blooming, fringing, and unusually frequent image noise

Conclusion : The Panasonic DMC-FZ7 is a solid megazoom alternative for beginners and enthusiasts alike.