Compare Prices : Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 ($249) is a fairly compact camera offering a 10 Megapixel CCD, a wide 5X, 30 - 150 mm lens, a gorgeous 2.5" LCD display, widescreen movie recording, and more. It, along with its little brother (the DMC-LZ8) are the ...

Pros: Very good photo quality, less noise reduction than previous models (though see issues below) ; Wide-angle, 5X optical zoom lens ; Optical image stabilization ; Compact, generally well constructed body ; Sharp 2.5" LCD display with excellent outdoor ...

Cons: Images a bit noisy, especially in shadows ; noise reduction still very present in low light ; Redeye a big problem ; Poor low light focusing ; No optical viewfinder ; Not much built-in memory ; Plastic tripod mount ; No USB 2.0 High Speed support ; ...

Verdict: above the group average. To top it off, the LZ10 uses AA batteries, which are my favorite

Review summary: Philip Berne takes a look at a new 10-megapixel, 5X zoom compact camera with plenty of manual options. Check out our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 review.

Pros: Lots of manual options, even within the usually locked preset modes. Design is very functional, if not very pretty. Takes AA batteries.

Cons: Images weren't the best quality, especially not at full zoom or under dim lighting. No panorama or other fun in-camera modes.

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC LZ10 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. Its main attractions are the features it offers for a fairly low price tag. The features include a fully manual exposure mode.

Pros: Ease of use - wide screen movies

Cons: Shutter delay could be that little faster, especially with flash.

Verdict: I would have liked to have seen a touch more sharpness and a touch more brightness in some of the shots I took with the Panasonic DMC LZ10. It has a good set of features and is available for a reasonable price.

Review summary: Few camera companies seem to be creating waves with compact point-and-shoot cameras like Panasonic.

Pros: Wide-angle range more than most Full range of manual controls Good color, minimal processing Excellent ISO performance (in its class) Customizable noise reduction settings

Cons: Lens suffers from varying degrees of edge softness Focus speed a little slower than expected Questionable flash pictures Strange color temperature changes with ISO increase Plastic grip pad isn't comfortable

Verdict: is a budget compact digital camera designed for ease of use and creative control for the least possible expense