Typical price: £180
What is it: Lightweight 12x superzoom
What we think: Some unwieldy controls can't overshadow a great 12x zoom lens and capable optical image stabilisation
Compare the Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS
Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS compared to other superzoom cameras
 Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 |
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| Review date | 28 Aug 07 | 20 May 09 | 1 Oct 09 | 19 Nov 07 |
| Editor's rating |
6.9
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9.3
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9.1
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8.5
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| Price range | £180 |
£227.98 - £287.94
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£259.96 - £329.00
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| Review summary | The Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS has a few minor flaws but none that really outweigh the quality of the giant 12x zoom lens and efficient optical image stabilisation system. Although processing is slow and some of the controls feels unwieldy, image quality is excellent Read full review |
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ7 is a better camera than the TZ6, so why have we given it a slightly lower score? Because, although the TZ7's movie mode is great, the AF and zoom need to be quicker. But hey, you're getting a top-quality, 12x super-wideangle superzoom and HD movies all in camera that fits in your pocket -- amazing Read full review |
A superzoom's a smart buy as long as you realise that you're not going to get quite the same handling and picture quality as you would from a digital SLR. You don't want to spend a fortune, in other words. On that basis, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 is great. Panasonic's created a camera that's one of the best of its type, but one of the cheapest too Read full review |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is great fun to use, and is an uncluttered and responsive dSLR-like interface giving access to a wealth of features. Just about everything is tweakable, while the giant zoom, accomplished lens and excellent image quality make this as much fun as it's possible to have without an dSLR Read full review |
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