Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

“A decent but not great camera, the megazoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 still manages to outdo its few competitors.”

“--- The Panasonic FZ18 is a clear Dave's Pick thanks to its excellent quality where it counts: the lens. ”

“In summary the the FZ18 is a well built, well designed and very versatile photographic tool that offers an awful lot in a compact and easy to use package, and one that's ideal for anyone not quite ready to commit to a bulky and expensive SLR outfit.”

“The Lumix DMC-FZ18 continues their tradition of offering outstanding shooting performance, excellent image quality, loads of useful exposure settings, and a Very powerful zoom range (with O.I.S.), all packed in a stylish shell. This camera will make a great choice for anyone in the market for a versatile 8-megapixel digicam, especially if they are planing on a vacation that entails lots sport, wildlife, or portrait photography.”

“While it's not the ultra zoom image quality champion, the FZ18 has so much to offer that it easily earns my recommendation.”