Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 10 megapixel shooter

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Jake @ Jul 19th 2006 4:03PM

This is cool. I have the Lumix DMC-LX1 as a "pocket" camera and it is excellent!

The big news here, I think, is the Venus III engine which supposedly addresses the complaints (overblown in my experience) about excessive noise levels.

Elliot, $650 is the MSRP. It will sell for less. You will not get anywhere near the flexibility and quality of lens that you get on this camera on a DSLR for less than around $2000. You need to remember that this lens has integrated optical image stabilization throughout its focal length. Suggesting that you can buy a telephoto lens for $100 stick it on a $550 DSLR will NOT get you the same capabilities. You will not get a high quality lens with image stabilization for $100. I'm not trying to argue with you. If you want a DSLR, go for it. But I've looked at this stuff pretty closely and I'm convinced this camera is an amazing value (or at least the FZ30 was and this sounds better with the new Venus III engine).

The Lumix line with its Leica lenses has so far remained a real bargain and the quality, in my experience, is fantastic. I really love my DMC-LX1.

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