Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ 2 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Panasonic LZ2 promises a lot for under $300, and in the most part it doesn't disappoint.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Announced just in time for PMA (February 2005), the Lumix DMC-LZ2 (and the 4 megapixel LZ1 launched simultaneously) is a major upgrade to the DMC-LC80 that doubles the lens reach (now a 6x optical) and throws in Panasonic's proven Mega Optical Image ...

Pros: Very good resolution, Sharp images with good color (though see below), Effective Image stabilization, 6x optical zoom lens, Easy to use, Good handling and decent construction, Fast operation for a budget camera, Good burst performance, Good white ...

Cons: Flash recycle time (and blacking out of LCD during recycle), Red eye, Low dynamic range (inherent problem of small 5MP chips), No AF illuminator (camera struggles to focus in very low light), Noise - and noise reduction - an issue at ISO 100+, real ...

Verdict: The Panasonic LZ2 promises a lot for under $300, and in the most part it doesn't disappoint.

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 is part of a brand new series of cameras designed to bring the benefits of long zoom and image stabilization to the masses. The newly released LZ2 has a total of 5.36 megapixels on its 1/2.5-inch CCD that works with an ...

Pros: -affordable price tag -effective image stabilization -6x optical zoom lens on compact frame -fast burst mode at 3 fps

Cons: -no speaker for audio playback (have to export) -direct printing requires multiple menu selections -slow startup time -shallow right-hand grip

Verdict: Panasonic is targeting a previously untapped niche market of consumers seeking extended zoom, image stabilization, and a fast burst mode on a seemingly point-and-shoot styling. Users can enjoy the automatic features without weeding through manual ...

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 is a 4 megapixel digital camera with a 6x Optical Zoom and optical image stabilization. It runs on 2 AA batteries and comes with 14 megabytes of internal memory built in. Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 from ...

Verdict: The optical 6x zoom is able to capture and magnify subjects located at a distance that cannot be captured enough by the 3x zoom of ordinary compact cameras. Normally, blurry pictures caused by hand shake is a major problem of compact cameras, ...

Review summary: This is an unusual camera that's a cut above the rest of the mid-range compact market. Admittedly, its a bit short on features and suffers from bad noise problems at high ISO settings, but the long, versatile zoom lens makes up for it