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Review summary: Our friends at Trusted Reviews have reached a verdict on the Panasonic Lumix FS20 digital camera.

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 joins a line-up that raises the bar for what we can expect from a compact digital camera.

Pros: Excellent image-stabilization system ; user-friendliness ; highly capable automatic mode

Cons: Images are a little soft

Verdict:  Another winner from Panasonic. With its wide angle lens, 4x optical zoom and truly accessible design, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 joins a lineup that raises the bar for what we can expect from a compact digital camera.

Review summary: Panasonic's shrewd partnership with Leica and a commitment to accessibility has led to some excellent compact cameras. Its latest, the Lumix DMC-FS20, is so versatile and the automatic mode so capable, you'll probably be happy to let it do all the ...

Pros: Excellent image-stabilisation system ; user-friendliness ; highly capable automatic mode

Cons: Images are a little soft

Verdict: Another winner from Panasonic. With its wide angle lens, 4x optical zoom and truly accessible design, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 joins a line-up that raises the bar for what we can expect from the compact digital camera

Review summary: Superb features and fine-quality images make this point-and-shooter a keeper.

Pros: Big, 3-inch LCD adjusts screen brightness based on lighting. Large, easy-to-use joystick for navigating menus. Improved Intelligent Auto mode.

Cons: Slightly muted colors in daylight shots. Wide-angle lens isn't as wide as on the Lumix FX series.

Verdict: With the Lumix DMC-FS20, Panasonic pairs a generous assortment of features with quality images.

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix FS20 is an attractive compact with efficient automated functions and honest image quality. The line is slowly improving; however, the more expensive FX35 is more enticing with its HD video mode and 25 mm wide angle.