Panasonic DMC-FZ20

Pros: Excellent 12x zoom Leica optics, optical image stabilization, features and controls, fast

Cons: LCD could have better visibility in sunlight, lens hood installation could be simpler

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is an advanced and flexible camera with excellent Leica optics, powerful 12x optical zoom, optical image stabilization...

Review: Not many people consider Panasonic digital cameras when shopping. They may be making a big mistake. Although not as well known by potential digital camera consumers as Canon, Nikon or Olympus, Panasonic does produce excellent digital cameras that utilize ...

Pros: Super stabilized zoom. Powerful and flexible shooting options. Hot shoe.

Cons: Electronic viewfinder doesn't work well in low light. Proprietary battery's a little weak and pricey.

The Bottom Line: They can't keep these cameras in stock, with good reason.

Review: After reading about the FZ10 I was almost about to buy one this summer when Panasonic announced the FZ20. I waited until October and got the FZ20 and am glad I waited. This camera is very versatile, easy to use, and takes great pictures. There are ...

Pros: Solid feel, intuitive easy to use controls, fast shot to shot time.

Cons: I would have liked AAA's for batteries and a larger rubber eye cup.

The Bottom Line: Its the best stabilized long zoom out there. Lots of user control yet very easy to operate. Looks and feels like a 35mm. Develops user confidence with superb image quality.

Review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 is a superb long lens camera worthy of consideration. Since so many reviews have already covered the various technical aspects, I'll focus my comments from a user viewpoint, having owned a dozen or so digital cameras since ...

Pros: See above

Cons: See above

The Bottom Line: It's versatile and easy to use, but it allows the user to get as detailed as they want to be. A great buy for both the beginner and expert shooter.

Review: After my Canon Rebel died (after 14 years) I was searching for a camera that was capable of producing quality shots for less than $1000 complete. It took me a year to resolve the digital vs. film debate but after reviewing numerous articles and actually ...

Pros: Great 12X Lens, Great Optical Image Stabilizer, Good Ergonomics

Cons: Goofy Lens Hood, Low Res Movies, Non Tilting LCD, No RAW Format

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this camera but be sure to purchase an extra battery and at least a 512-megabyte memory card to get maximum pleasure.

Review: The FZ20 is one incredible camera for the money. I have had the camera for two weeks and I can find little to fault on it. I have done professional videography for many years but I don’t consider myself to be a professional photographer. Everyone ...

Pros: Image stabilization, 12x Leica glass, quick and easy operation, fast

Cons: EVF inconvenient, LCD does not always gain up enough

The Bottom Line: An excellent camera, powerful, relatively compact, offering 12x Leica glass and a great feature set for a low price.

Review: This camera, the replacement to Panasonic's already popular and effective FZ10 is simply an exemplary product, especially considering its price. I had originally considered buying another midrange prosumer digital camera, specifically Nikon's Coolpix ...

Pros: 12X Optical Zoom and OIS! Full Manual Controls!

Cons: Higher resolution viewfinder would be nice! No synd port for flash or TTL metering!

The Bottom Line: Close to an SLR at a fraction of the cost! Great alternative to lugging around bulkier and heavier SLR system when SLR quality isn't required i.e. professional use.

Review: 12X Optical Zoom, Image Stabilization, 5MP for less than $550....you are not going to beat the Panasonic FZ-20. Is it a perfect camera? Obviously not! Is it as good as a digital SLR? Obviously not! But for the serious amature photographer wanting ...

Pros: Just about everything

Cons: Cant find any -----REALLY

The Bottom Line: I spent ages researching this and I am really picky. This review is to help you put your mind at rest that you are buying the right camera.

Review: Panasonic FZ20 I have owned digital cameras now for several years and the Panasonic FZ20 will be my sixth camera. I researched for over 2 months before buying the FZ20, but in the mean time tried all the big zoom competitors from Olympus, Cannon ...

Pros: For anyone looking for the lovechild of a point-shoot and a dSLR, this is it!

Cons: Once you realize this isn't a dSLR, there are none.

The Bottom Line: It's not a dSLR, but it does enough to keep the average enthusiast or the "beginner" pro quite content.

Review: I've had the Lumix FZ20 for just over two months as of this writing and have been putting it through the rigors of experimentation, and really love it. Of course, as the new baby in the family, it’s easy to overlook some of the minor flaws, but ...

Pros: Mega zoom and MEGA Image Stabilization, very fast shot-to-shot speed, image quality

Cons: AF Illumination can be blocked by hands, some may not like proprietary batteries

The Bottom Line: Get the FZ20 if you want 5 MP, great zoom with image stabilization and great picture quality at a reasonable price.

Review: I carefully compared several cameras before deciding to purchase my silver FZ20, sight unseen. I played around with a Fuji S7000,a Konica Minolta Z3 and Canon S1 IS, and read a ton about the FZ series Panasonic cameras, including reviews of the FZ3 and ...