Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ50K Digital Camera

Pros: 12X zoom, raw mode, lcd screen, 10 MP, decent macro, configurability, ergonomics, video, 16:9 aspect

Cons: slow transfer USB 1.1, weak ISO, 32meg card, small lcd

Bottom Line: great camera with loads of features perfect for making the transition to DSLR

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Pros: The lens is the top assist

Cons: I really don't have any. I all works great

Bottom Line: This is a great back-up camera for a professional or an excellent camera for the above average photo enthusiast.

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Pros: Looks, Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Scene modes, lets you experiment

Cons: None, really.

Bottom Line: A definite buy for those wanting to make a transition from the compact point-and-shoots to full blown SLRs.

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Pros: A lot of camera for the money.

Cons: A bit slow shooting RAW can be noisy.

Bottom Line: Can give impressive results, especially shooting RAW and tweaking the settings.

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Pros: Great value for the money, a notch below a DSLR.

Cons: Some noise at high ISOs (above ISO400, low light shooting conditions) but nothing life-threatening!

Bottom Line: Go for it! You can't go wrong with the DMC-FZ50

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Pros: the lens.

Cons: noise

Bottom Line: Best buy.

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Pros: Flash hot shoe, great lens, 10 megap, video capability (unlike all SLR cameras)

Cons: Pricey

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Pros: Easy to use, excellent quality, 12x zoom amazing, 10 MP.

Cons: Noise with high ISO.

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Pros: great feel, lightweight, simple controls, fabulous lens. Easy to learn, flexible as any SLR

Cons: noise reduction hit above 200 ISO. Nothing else.

Bottom Line: Buy it. Unless you really would prefer a DSLR, in which case you shouldn't even be looking at this unit.

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Pros: Great photos, very easy operations, zoom ring

Cons: Bulky, but expected from a "superzoom" camera

Bottom Line: Great camera if you don't mind a bulkier camera that you can't just throw in your bag and a great step between point and shoot and SLR.

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