Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Good quality and with a proper li-ion battery, but expensive and bulky compared to the Olympus.

Verdict: At $640, the Panasonic doesn't quite encroach on DSLR territory, but if you want a camera with SLR-like handling and control it's worth spending the extra on Canon's 400d or Nikon's D40x. Of course, the FZ50 wins out for its bigger zoom and ability to sho

Review summary: It's currently the best bridge being the fastest, less subject to noise, most precise, and the most practical with its moveable screen and zoom ring dial. The only thing it lacks is a true wide angle.

Review summary: Puts the 'Super' in Superzoom

Pros: Excellent zoom control, Excellent manual control, Very responsive, Edge-to-edge sharpness, Great colors, Tilt-n'-swivel screen, Tight build quality, Cheap street price

Cons: Noise reduction affects images at higher ISOs, Bigger screen would be more appreciated

Verdict: Since the camera is not exactly new in the market, its street price has dropped down close to Rs. 20,000, which is an absolutely brilliant deal. With the amount of features and options, the FZ50 is an excellent enthusiast-level camera - perfect for someon

Award: Editor's Choice!

Pros: Excellent feature set. Zoom and focus ring. Includes a hot shoe. Has optical image stabilization. Supports RAW format.

Cons: Big. Pricey. Smallish LCD. Needs better burst mode. No TIFF format support.

Verdict: An excellent camera for those who want D-SLR-like quality and performance. It can also shoot video in both standard and 16:9 format at 30 fps.