5 comments about Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. I was a owner of Canon products for years, for the past 1.5yrs I have been using a Canon 400D DSLR, I got so tired of lugging around lens and gear that I quit photography all together for a few month's That is until I found the FZ50!
   
   The FZ50 is a remarkable camera for its price, In order to have a DSLR witht he range and quality of the lecia lens you would be spending around $5,000 on lens alone, There is no other comparision for this camera,
   
   It takes excellent Macro, the color range is dynamic, and it has the best EVF I have seen on a camera, The Mega OIS is a better system than Canons Image stabilzation
   
   It came down to the FZ50 and the Canon S5IS, I am so glad I read revviews and picked this Camera
   
   For anyone sitting on the fence about Panasonic Buy this camera now, you will never regret it



2. I really didn't want to rate this product at this time. Not because of the product, but because of the poor service.
   
   They did not mail it out until the day is was due at my front door step. They had a glitch in their system, recognized it, and sent the product out at Two day-air. (wonderful). Then more glitches happened. They sent the package with a note insisting that I personally sign for it.
   
   They clearly should have asked me first. Like most people, I can't lose work and sit around for a four-hour UPS delivery window. I tried to contact them and get something done, but it didn't work. I called them several times (had to wait "on hold" for 30-45 minutes - BY THE RECEPTIIONIST, OR WHO EVER IS SUPPOSE TO ANSWER THEIR PHONE- each time). I consider that a rude way to conduct business. I also sent emails which to which they promptly responded. They offered serious apologies, but still no camera.
   
   FINALLY, about 7-10 days behind the delivery schedule, the camera arrived. By then I was so disgusted with the company that I refuse to accept this shipment. I was fed up with the vendor.
   
   Of course that called for another round of phone calls to which I was put on hold for over an hour - I finally hung up in disgust. Let me make one thing clear in their defense. The unbeliably bad phone call waits were just to get someone to answer the phone and conect me to the right department. The one or two times I actually got to peak with someone in the right ddepartment was otstanding. They are good people. That is why I waited more than month to offer my comments. They, I blieve, they did their best to get the camera to me. They had nothing to do with the UPS delivery system.
   
   I am still waiting for my refund!!! They don't answer their phone (try calling thei number). They also no longer answer my emails
   
   It's time for me to get Amazon involved. I want my refund!!!
   
   Anyway, I finally brought the camera from another store. IT WORKS WONDERFULLY. BUY IT!



3. Great deal on this camera. It offers so much in control, and yet will still take a snapshot. It arrived on time, in good order, just as advertised. I was hesitant as it was a third party vendor (Adorama), but it was an excellent deal and completely as advertised.



4. I agree in full with what everyone says about the image quality and ability to take raw pictures. It is a remarkable camera. One complaint I had was its ability to autofocus in low-light levels. Even manual focusing, which appeared on the screen to be in focus later turned out to be out of focus. I would recommend to them to use a white light focusing mechanism instead of the red light that comes on in low light, near object situations. Cameras I have used with this white light have always autofocused better for me. What confused me(and this is more of an observation that a complaint) was the inclusion of this camera in a 'point and shoot' category. By definition, it is a point and shoot in that it doesn't have a mechanical shutter like the SLR cameras. However, the camera is rather large, and if one is expecting to take this camera in a carry-on on a plane, please refer to the pictures I uploaded using 2 other camera types against this camera.



5. Purchased FZ50 a year ago, I have a small professional photog business. It replaced the excellent FZ30 (which replaced an FZ20). I also replaced the TZ3 with the TZ5 for a "personal" point-and-shoot camera, so have extensive experience with Lumix. Tried D-SLRs, and other prosumer (mid-range) camera brands. This is a prosumer camera. A good Canon or Nikon D-SLR will take better pictures in many cases, but only if you can wade through the complex menus and understand more than the basics of photography, despite their claims for auto mode. D-SLRs have more options in most cases, but several friends who went D-SLR, thinking they'd get just a fancier 35mm replacement, quickly became unhappy with the complexity, but where they could handle it, the pix were easier to handle in Photoshop 5.0, and a few with CS2. Lumix has an excellent ability to "read" in the auto/scene modes. The FZ50 does have some limitations with hard shadows (can mostly be compensated for), on occasion will be slightly slow in focusing, and its flash (typical in this price range) is barely ok. It's only slightly smaller than a standard 35mm SLR. It has difficulty with action shots: the faster the action the more likely you'll get blur (running, volleyball, etc.). Use of an Extreme III or Ultra II (or other brands' equivalent) helps by speeding up the "write to" cycle significantly, but it just isn't a great action camera. For less than fast action, especially for everyday sunlit or overcast pix, even with movement, it is exceptional. I get many compliments for my work, and with 6.0 or CS3, the color is marvelous, only a hair below D-SLR. The anti-shake helps my old hands (I was a pro 40 years ago). I love the 12X zoom, and while 10.1 Mp files are very large, the 8 Gb (over 4,000 pictures possible), and 16 Gb SDHC cards (over 7,000 possible) are more than most prosumers will need. My TZ5 (8 Mp) will also do over 4,000 with those cards (the counter doesn't go that high, just says "999"). The FZ50, while not a pocket camera, is reasonably light, if (like its 35 mm predecessors) slightly bulky, yet it fits my hand well, and rarely makes my hand/arm tired. Relatively simple menu makes it easier and quicker for those of us who aren't high "techies" or quite as fast as we used to be. Telephoto is quick and smoothe. I hope Lumix continues putting out such great and quality features for a substantially lower price than a D-SLR, I'll keep upgrading. For those who want better than point-and-shoot, but aren't quite ready for expensive complex pro, this a great camera.

No comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20K 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

3 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10K 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. This is not your old Kodak instamatic camera, although it looks like one. This camera is miniature. Fits into any pocket or the palm of your hand. It comes with all the bells and whistles you need to take a variety of different lighting condition photographs. I chose this camera over some of the other Panasonic cameras because it allows for a manual setting for aperture and shutter speeds. Additionally it allows for timed exposure shots. So I would suggest this camera for someone a tad bit advanced in the knowledge of photography. The zoom is good and the image stabilization works fine. Over all I would give this camera an 8 out of 10. I took off 1 point because Panasonic could have fit a 3 inch viewing screen on the back rather than a 2 ½ inch and another point off for battery consumption. Keep a few batteries on hand



2. I bought this camera on the recommdation of my brother. He does a lot of photography and said it was one of the best priced cameras with the leica lens. I love it. The pictures come out with so much clarity. The camera picks up details that I can't see with my own eyes. The video capabilities are nice too. I purchased this with the additional memory card and rechargeable batteries.



3. This camera exceeded my expectations. It delivers wonderful pictures.
   The settings are easily mastered and simple to use. My wife and I love
   the shots we took over the last two weeks. Scenery and architecture
   shots are great

No comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5S 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

1 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5R 10.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Red).

1. Nice compact size. Solid feel. But the noise reduction feature reduced pictures to a blurry mess. Even at it's lowest ISO 100. 10 megapixels were way too much for this camera. Just noisy.

5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

1. Great camera, Has a Smart ISO option which knows what settings to choose when taking the shot.
   Big 3 inch lcd screen on the back is awesome



2. Great! So good, I bought one for my wife. Easy to use, great photos, good weight to hold, good zoom - a real "WOW!".



3. I have had this camera since Christmas and it has treated me very well. It takes really good photos. It has difficulties in dim lit rooms, but nothing more than any other basic camera I have owned (Finally moved up to DSLR and wow what a difference). I still carry this camera around so I have a camera handy when lugging my giant DSLR around isnt practical. The one thing I have been extremly impressed with is the durability. I was at the Pepsi Center in Denver watching an indoor football game and I accidentally dropped it into the row in front of me. It missed the chair in front of me totally and landed directly on the concrete. I would say it was about a 6-7 foot drop. I know part of it must have been luck, but the only thing that broke was a small clip that holds the battery in when you open the battery door. Not a big deal really, I just now know to expect the battery to come popping out when I open the door. Other than that the camera works as good as the first day I got it. Granted I dont use it as much as I used to, now that I have my new "BEAST" of a camera (Canon 40D) because the pictures arent even in the same league, but for a camera in this range, I would definately buy another one if it hadnt survived my accidental drop. It is very handy and will fit in my LARGE pocket. For a convienient, semi-pocketable point and shoot, I dont think anyone would be dissappointed with this camera.



4. i love this camera. even in the simple mode takes excellent pictures. i've noticed a lot of my friends who research cameras like I did also have this camera



5. I love all features of this camera, pictures are beautiful, it is easy to take them, but... There is no way I can use it now - it has some electrick shortcut in it that makes battery to overheat while not in use, burns it out after couple shots, lens gets stuck in open position. I sent it for repair since it is still on manufacturer's warranty and they returned it to me not working at all after 1.5 months of wait. First - do not rely on warranty. second - if you buy - check that you cna take more than 10 pictures at a time - that has been maximum I could do. If light is low than about 3 - before so called repairs...

2 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3S 8MP Digital Camera with 3x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

1. After a short comparison with a few other cameras, I bought this model. Part of the reason was for the Leica lens...it's incredibly sharp.
   
   The camera is quite easy to use, and the controls are 'intuitive' once you have used them. Navigating through the menu is not intimidating or complicated, so no one needs to feel like they could not master this camera. In fact, I didn't even have to read the manual.
   
   Image quality and color rendition are quite surprisingly good for an 'economical' camera, and it adapts really well to low-light situations with it's extended ISO range.
   
   The camera reacts quickly when you turn it on, and the 'write-time' to the SD card is fast, so follow-up shots can be taken almost instantaneously.
   
   I highly recommend it with no reservations!



2. I had several criteria for chosing a camera. There are so many choices nowadays :)
   
   1. Decent pictures, always a plus with a camera
   2. Movie mode, high quality
   3. 720p support on movie
   4. Able to record up to 1 hour continously.
   
   This camera was a compromise. But I am very happy with the compromise. I use AVI files at home, with Windows Media Center. I do not use iTunes, I do not use a Mac. Unfortunately, nowadays, very few cameras support AVI format files directly. I was concerned about Motion JPEG with the movie mode.
   
   So, I ran some tests. Pictures look great. There is a little noise in the background but that only appeared when a flash was not used in slightly low light. Pictures with flash look great.
   
   Facial focus was great. Such a difference from my last camera (Casio Exilim). That camera was awful at selecting the target for autofocus, so we'd get a lot of pictures with blurry faces but some very sharp leaves in the background.
   
   This camera, on the other hand, seems to do a great job at picking the correct object. I've only been using it a day or so, maybe my opinion will change after a while, but it all looks good right now.
   
   Video mode: This is one of my biggest things for me as all my digital cameras have been used to record home movie snips. The previous camera used MPEG4 streams in AVI format which was very convenient for me. That camera could record up to 2 hours continuously (2GB file).
   
   This camera, however, can only record about 19 minutes in 2GB. This is a significantly higher data rate than the old one. Also, it's using MJPEG. The upshot is, that I will *need* to convert the video files every time. From Apple MOV/MJPEG -> AVI/XVID.
   
   So, there is a large difference in duration for each movie (I have 8GB card which will hold 78 minutes total with this camera). It may sound like I'm going to diss on the camera, just setting the scene....
   
   I ended up compromising on the resolution of the movie mode. I wanted 1280x720. This camera does 848x480. The 720p cameras cost almost 2x as much.
   
   So I eagerly took some movies, downloaded programs to convert it and recompress it. The results were way beyond what I had expected. Once converted to AVI the file reduces in size by about 30% but maintains the same level of quality.
   
   Video compression artifacts are MUCH lower than my old camera. The resulting quality of the movies is FAR superior to the Exilim camera. Little to no edge fringing, little to no flickering on edges (the other camera had this sometimes). Similar contrast scenes are not smudged, detail was not lost due to compression.
   
   Although I disagree with the file format, I don't want to use MOV files, the choice of using MJPEG was a decent one. Yes, the files are much larger, but the quality is worth it.
   
   I have always been aiming for about 1.2GB/hour for my movies and now the target is 3GB/hour. The difference in quality is worth it. And besides, I have a huge hard drive that needs some filling!
   
   So, yes. Recommended.

5 comments about Panasonic DMC-LX2K 10.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. I bought this camera for a 5 month trip to Japan, wanting something smaller than my dSLR, that I would be able to just keep in my coat pocket and hopefully get good pictures out of. I bought it knowing full well that generally speaking, the image quality would not be able to match most dSLRs on the market today.
   
   In terms of portability, it's not bad. I don't mind the lens-cap rather than an automatic option, and while it's not the smallest out there, it's good enough for me.
   
   The body feels like it's of fairly good construction, although the first (and so far only) accessory I bought was a screen protector - a MUST if it's going to go into your pocket.
   
   I didn't like the on-screen menus, but I can live with them. They're not so bothersome as to be a deal breaker.
   
   My main interest in this camera was the Leica made lens - as some may know, this camera is IDENTICAL to a more expensive Leica, as the design is a joint collaboration between Panasonic and Leica. The selectable aspect ratios(4:3, 3:2, 16:9) are great, and the 28mm wide angle at 16:9 is impressive for a camera of this size.
   
   One thing that was pleasantly surprising was the quality of the video. Although when shooting in HD you can only achieve 15 frames per second, the overall quality boost from shooting in HD made up for lower frame rates.
   
   As others have already said, the main problem with this camera is that the images are substantially noisier at high ISOs than one might otherwise expect. In broad daylight this isn't a problem, and for snapshots and nothing "professional", it doesn't strike me as a problem. For serious work however, it will likely be an issue.
   
   Comparing images from this camera to my Canon Digital Rebel XT also reveal that the dynamic range(the range between absolute black and absolute white) is far more limited than I was expecting. While that's not a huge problem in itself, it's something that a studious photographer should at least be aware of before they press the shutter release.
   
   In the end, it is what it is, a point and shoot camera with wide angle, 16:9 aspect ratio capability. I wouldn't trade it for a DSLR, and in many situations I'd even prefer my film based SLR, but as far as small point and click cameras go, I'm not disappointed.



2. llegue a este modelo de cámara de panasonic gracias a la sugerencia de un familiar que se dedica profesionalmente a la fotografía y el resultado obtenido es muy satisfactorio...esta camara, en un tamaño pequeño, similar a las camaras "point and shot", ofrece la opcion de ser manejada manualmente o de forma semiautomática, con una calidad de imagen bastante alta. tambien ofrece la opcion de archivos raw, algo poco comun en máquinas de este tamaño
   un aspecto singular es la posibilidad de escoger entre 3 formatos de imagen, mi preferido es aquel que permite imagenes de 10 Mp en formato ancho
   el manjo de los colores merece una mencion especial, he tenido otras lumix y en esta se obtienen unos colores aun mejores
   para quienes estan buscando una máquina versatil, con una muy alta calidad de imagen y en un formato pequeño, este es un equipo muy recomendable a un precio muy razonable. En esta cámara, panasonic logra integrar la más alta tecnología con mucho del espíritu que acompaña a la fotografía más tradicional...la tapa del lente, atada con una cuerda y no automática como la gran mayoría de las cámaras de este tamaño, es un guiño a esta visión que combina pasado, presente y futuro



3. I happen to love mine. I have had it for a few months now and love the picture quality. I gave up my Canon SD750 for this as my point and shoot (I have a Canon 30D SLR for my trips) and the only thing I miss is being able to slip it into a pocket!
   
   I went for the $75 Leica case made for the sister camera and love it!



4. Great pictures and movies. Easy to handle. Not so good with little light without a flash... my previous old Olympus C2100 was better.



5. This is a great, great camera. Takes quality photos and has very useful manual functions. I would recommend this camera to anyone who likes photography as a hobby but has yet to be able to afford to replace their film SLR with a digital one.

5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

1. First of all, I can't comment much on the value for the money, since my purchase was based solely on features and I was willing to pay for them. I searched for 6 months for a camera that met my requirements (in this order).
   
   Must Haves:
   -fast first picture from 'off' state
   -good low light pictures (as good as a compact anyway)
   -small enough to fit in pocket (for bars, parties, etc)
   -HD Video
   -7MP or more
   
   Nice to have:
   -manual photo options
   -Zoom while video record
   -.avi video recording
   -4x zoom or more
   
   I was originally going to purchase the TZ5, but this model's manual options and smaller size won me over. For my purposes, giving up the 10x optical zoom was well worth it.
   
   
   PROS:
   -excellent (amazing) "Auto Ai" mode: It's truly point-and-shoot if you want it to be
   -image stabilization 'mode 2' works very well to reduce blur
   -about 1.25 second to first pic from off (about 2 sec with flash)
   -battery life (second only to the Casios that I've purchased for friends and family)
   -low-light pictures: if you set the correct scene mode, you can get a very decent picrture without flash - better thatn any other compact digitals I've seen.
   -great video quality: 720p .MOV format is compatible with iMovie and looks great on a 42" 1080P LCD TV on a computer (you'll need to pay extra for the cable that goes directly from the camera to the TV)
   -25mmm wide-angle is surprisingly useful, but you have to remember to zoom slightly if you don't want a slight 'fisheye' view.
   -there is a 'quick menu' that gives you 2-button access to all the most often used functions (they change with each mode)
   -one touch access to self-timer (great for quick self-portraits)
   
   CONS:
   -no zoom while video recording (TZ5 only as far as I know)
   -sometimes it's unclear whether to use touchscreen or the joystick (I think anywhere that uses the touch should also be able to use the joystick)
   -flash pics are about 6 seconds shot-to-shot (with 2/3 battery on full iA mode with double red-eye reduction flash)
   
   MINOR ANNOYANCES:
   -the LCD turns off after a some flash pictures for 1.5 sec or so (I suppose to help the flash recharge more quickly)
   -tripod mount is to far left of body: bad for tiny portable tripods, but placement allows you to change battery/card without disconnecting tripod
   -USB cable is not a (current-standard) mini-USB on the camera end. This may be a plus later on as more phones and cameras use micro-USB
   
   
   SUMMARY:
   This is the best camera available for my requirements, and an excellent overall compact. It has the best low-light pictures (with defeated flash) that I've seen on a digital compact (aside from the old, old Fujis). It's the first camera that I've been truely comfortable setting on 'auto' and knowing I will almost always get a good picture.
   If you want a pocket-sized camera that you can just whip out at an event and be assured of a good picture or take a great looking video clip, while retaining the ability to do some limited manual exposures, this is the one for you.



2. I have this camera. I got it in Japan.
   It has many automatized features that looks very nice. The stabilization works well. The menu is very easy to use.
   However, I have been disappointed by the poor quality of the pictures. It does not show better results than most other compact cameras whereas it is rather more expensive and heavier.
   Most outdoor pictures are over-exposed (intelligent mode), and it is not easy to check with the display. I took many pictures that I thought were nice but finally looks very bad on the computer and print. Indoor pictures with flash and artificial lighting looks yellowish unless the subject is very close to the camera (<1 m). The pictures looks grainy or soft in many circumstances. Maybe Panasonic is not ready for 10 Megapixels.
   As mentionned by others no zoom in video mode.
   
   Nice wide angle but there is noticeable distortion at the edges. A person at the edge of a picture taken without zoom looks somewhat deformed.
   
   I compared with my canon powershot 710IS. The canon (7 MPx, X6 optical zoom, stabilizer, digital zoom in video) is much better though just a little bit thicker. I was planning to give it to someone and keep the FX500... I may do the contrary!
   
   Conclusion: nice piece of technology but disappointed by the results considering the price and the weight compared to other products.



3. Others have written reviews that capture the key features of this camera. I want to add that this is a very easy camera to use -- even for someone like me who is not especially tech-savy. The interface is quite intuitive and, indeed, fun to use. Intelligent Auto works well in most situations, though as other writers have suggested, in low light situations it's best to go to one of the specific "scene" modes intended for such instances.
   
   I had the camera with me on a recent 2 week vacation. Both the wide angle lens and the 5x zoom paid for themselves, I felt, with the scenes I could capture using them. (The wide angle of this Panasonic may not add much width in a living room scene, but it certainly does when shooting a mountain panorama.) Battery life was more than adequate for a full day of picture taking; and it's of note that the battery's charger comes (free) in the camera box. Best of all, I'm really pleased with the quality of the photos taken with this little camera.



4. I completely fell in love with my Panasonic DMC-FX01, which has taken many unbelievable photos over the last 3 years until it finally ingested too much sand and died. I badly wanted a pocketable camera with 5x optical zoom, manual controls, a wide angle lens, and above all, great image quality. I have been so happy with Panasonic compacts that I decided to wait 2 months for the DMC-FX500, but I feel like that was a complete waste of time. With all its bells and whistles, and the promise of full manual settings, this camera just doesn't take good photos.
   
   For the steep $350, I expected the camera to at least somewhat approach the image quality of my Canon G7, which has near-DSLR IQ. This camera sadly doesn't even hold a candle to my wife's DMC-FX03, an older, low/middle-range Panasonic. Photos are generally very soft, and lacking focus. Highlights are often blown out, and lack vibrant colors. About 1 in 4 photos actually comes out decent, with somewhat acceptable focus. The 9-point auto focus setting turned in the best results, but even those were spotty.
   
   I spent much of a 3-day weekend trying to tweak the manual settings, white balance, megapixel levels, sharpness and noise reduction controls, and came up with about the quality I'd expect from a $100 camera. Neither close-ups nor wide shots lacked sufficient detail. The "intelligent" auto setting is odd b/c there seems to be nothing intelligent about it - the results are almost random - some are way under-exposed and others are badly blown out. Some shots are relatively well-focused, while others are soft/blurry. Almost none approach a "great" shot.
   
   I keep wondering if I've gotten a bum unit, but I'm so disappointed with this camera that I don't feel like bothering. Even with the Canon SD870IS' questionable reliability (our friends had trouble with theirs), I'd rather drop down to 4x zoom and 8 megapixels, which will be better anyway due to not having to stuff too many MP into a small image sensor. I don't have any doubt it will take the quality of photos I expect from a higher-end compact, and for about $90 less than this one.



5. I really liked the features and specifications. The wide angle, touch screen, zoom and higher resolution video really lured me to this camera. However, the photo image quality was poor compared to my older Sony DSC-N1 or the replacement Canon I bought. (Sony N1 video is poor & jerky)
   
   I think some reviewer are impressed with their first touch screen - as they are impressive - but I am used to them since my Sony DSC-N1 has a touch screen.
   
   I have a critical eye for image quality, and the colors from the Lumix FX500 had a blah quality and yellow tint. I tried to compensate by setting the white balance to Warm - it helped a lot - but it still could not compete with the Sony or Canon. Also, the FX500 focus was often soft and not sharp. When in focus, FX500 resolution was equal to my Sony N1 that has 8 MegaPixels. In general the Sony Color looked better in the side-by-side shoot-out comparison. (even when tweaking the FX500 settings, and leaving the Sony on Auto). Though Sony saturates colors a bit, the overall photos just looked better. The Color was not true in DMC-FX500 photos - and the photos had a yellow tint (yuck!). I bought a Canon SD870-IS, and returned this Lumix DMC-FX500 camera. Wow, the Canon SD870 photos have great true colors and are sharp (Much better color that Lumix and truer color than Sony). The Canon video is standard 640x480 resolution - but very good quality. Living without a touch screen is fine. I am technical and did not have issues with the Canon interface. I was hesitant to buy a Canon - as I had reliability issues and experienced poor customer service 9 years ago with a high end digital Canon camcorder (broke just out of warranty with little use). A friend also had a Canon digital camera break easily and Canon repair is expensive. But the images from the Canon SD870 camera are fantastic and the video is good (much better video than the Sony N1). You can Zoom while shooting video with the Canon - but focus gets blurry with video zoom above 3.8x. The Canon SD870 has been working like a champ for the past 3 weeks with heavy daily use. I am really glad I returned the Lumix and bought the Canon. I wish the Lumix DMC-FX500 image quality was comparable to the Canon - because the Lumix features and specs are great.

2 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3A 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Light Blue).

1. I have had this camera for about a week now, and I like it. It takes quality pictures pretty efficiently. There isn't that much of a delay when I took pictures like some other digital cameras. It is quite small and easy to take with me everywhere. It could be a little better about taking pictures of the rain. We had two really bad storms here in Wyoming, but the camera didn't capture it as well as I would have liked. The zoom is good, but not great. However, it did well when I took pictures of my puppies playing. All in all this camera works for me. I am not a big photographer, I just wanted something with quality pictures, easy to use, and easy to pack around.



2. This is a great camera. It does everything I want it to do and does it well. I wish it came with a case as I had to buy one separately. Other than that you won't be disappointed with this camera. I've had it for a few weeks and I'm still learning the advanced features. At the price I got it for (around $157.00), you can't beat it.