Panasonic Digital Cameras, Superzoom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

You might think the 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FZ38 superzoom would be exorbitantly expensive, given its 18x zoom, super-fast autofocus, support for raw files, and high-definition movie mode. But it's not. It's one of the best superzooms available, and one of the cheapest too

Editor's rating 9.1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Other superzooms may have deliver higher resolution and longer optical zooms, but the 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 hold its own regardless. It's not outstanding in any one area, but a robust feature set, solid image quality and above-average performance mean it's well worth a look

Editor's rating 7.3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

The 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix G1 is described as the 'world's first full-time live view digital interchangeable lens camera', and is a big step towards entirely digital photography. You will love it for its speed, photo quality and flexibility, but you may have some reservations about its electronic viewfinder

User rating 7.0

Editor's rating 7.8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is almost irresistible. A 9-megapixel shooter with the looks of a compact, it packs a 10x zoom lens and some great shooting features and produces some very nice movies. As far as compact superzooms go, this one ranks as a top pick

User rating 8.8

Editor's rating 7.4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

It may have the looks of a compact camera, but the 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 has the power of a superzoom in a small package. It sports a large 10x zoom lens made by Leica, with a satisfying 28mm wide angle, and Panasonic's highly capable optical image stabilisation is a boon

Editor's rating 7.8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

The Panasonic DMC-FZ18 is a mammoth superzoom, packing in 18x zoom lens and 8 megapixels. Despite its large dimensions, it's great fun to use, and is an uncluttered and responsive dSLR-like interface giving access to a wealth of features. It's all the fun without actually being a dSLR

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 puts a lot of lens into a small package -- 10x optical zoom, plus optical image stabilisation, as well as a 76mm LCD display, make it a serious superzoom for under £250. It also boasts excellent performance, although it has some minor image quality issues

User rating 7.5

Editor's rating 7.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8

Surprisingly compact, but still big enough to shoot comfortably with two hands, the FZ8 offers 7-megapixel resolution, optical image stabilisation, raw capture and a stonking 12x optical zoom -- and its ease of use makes it great for beginners

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 7.2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

Panasonic's 7.5-megapixel dSLR can create very good images under the right conditions. With its kit lens, we saw virtually no coloured fringing and images were sharp, with accurate, well-saturated colours and a decent dynamic range. A boxy, unbalanced design, however, could put the L1 at a disadvantage

Editor's rating 7.5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Superzooms are nothing new but some are emerging that offer a viable substitute for an SLR. With a 35mm-to-420mm, 12x optical zoom and a 10.1-megapixel CCD sensor, the Lumix DMC-FZ50 is an attractive option for photographers who crave artistic control but don't want to bother with interchangeable lenses

Editor's rating 7.4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

Panasonic's 5-megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ1 has a big 10x zoom, an ergonomically pleasing design and some cool features. It suffers somewhat from image-quality and a lack of manual controls that may well frustrate keen photographers, but casual photographers will appreciate its long lens and compact frame

Editor's rating 6.6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7

Compared to digital SLRs and some other superzoom cameras, the small, lightweight 6-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 feels almost like a toy. But with its 12x optically stabilised lens, manual controls, extended selection of scene modes and VGA movie capture, it's clear that its capabilities far outstrip its size and weight

User rating 10.0

Editor's rating 7.2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Though a dSLR would give you better performance, additional features and better image quality, the FZ30 is a viable alternative for photographers who want maximum flexibility for a (relatively) small cash outlay

User rating 6.5

Editor's rating 6.9

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.6