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If you want a camera that is small but does almost everything then the LZ2 is a great choice.

It's not as small as many of the new super compacts, but they do not have a 6X lens (usually only 3X) which allows you to get much closer. It is well built and still small enough to get into your pocket and has a great image stabilizer a feature that is rare on this class of camera. It work very well allowing lower light picture taking at slower shutter speeds than normal. Some people think these stabilizer systems are either limited or just not worth it. They are worth it, you just need to remember that they 'assist' you rather than perform magic!!

There is no viewfinder which may concern some, but it seems to be the way things are going now, you see more and more people taking pictures without holding the camera to their face. The screen is large, clear and all of the graphic indicators are intuitive.

One must also mention the value: there is a lot of camera here for the money, especially if you try to match the above spec to a fifferent camera. There are plenty of features, the scene modes do work well and save you set-up time when taking a night shot or something moving fast (sport mode) etc.

On a slight down side is the battery life; it takes two AAs which don't last too long so buy good batteries and take you charger on holiday!

PS. This camera fits nice and snug in the brilliant LowePro D-Res8 pouch.

I needed a camera that would take a wide angle shot, but not an "SLR" type because I wanted to take video shots too. This does exactly that, and I am really pleased with it.

In my opinion you don't need all the 10 megapix newer versions have unless you are going to print A4 or bigger prints.

after buying the panasonic lz1 for the little one my better half decided she wanted one well ordering it 4 days before xmas and getting it delivered in time was simply amazing thanks amazon. but the little camera was used a lot much to my distaste i dont consider myself photogenic. but it put a smile on her face and thats what its all about,
the camera is fun easy to use ( it has a easy to use option ) and gave lovely results.( P.S. still waiting for my inks from one of the partners to print a few pics out ) but a excelent camera.