Panasonic DMC-FZ28
The FZ28 will suit anyone looking for a super-zoom camera, whether they want the creative power of its extensive manual options, or the reliable simplicity of its advanced automatic features. In my opinion it is currently the best all-round super-zoom camera on the market, and will become better value as the price drops over the next few months.
Overall, the FZ28 sets a very high bar for the next generation of ultrazooms: it's rare that a camera has this much to offer to shooters of widely varying skill levels, and at the end of the day, this versatility will likely make the FZ28 one of the new models to beat in its class.
A great all-around digital camera, great for indoor shooting as well as outdoor, long-range photography, and a Dave's Pick.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is an incremental upgrade of an already excellent camera, with few design changes and a smattering of internal improvements.
With an awesome zoom lens, great image quality, robust performance, HD movie mode, and plenty of exposure options, the FZ28 is a well-rounded digicam.
Should you ultimately decide on the Panasonic FZ28 though, you won’t be disappointed. Like its predecessor it delivers a compelling array of features for the money and easily comes Highly Recommended. But unlike the FZ18, it’s now up against an equally compelling rival in the form of Canon’s SX10 IS – be sure to compare them very closely.
Lightweight, durable, and easy to use, this compact 18X optical megazoom performs best in outdoor conditions.
Panasonic delivers a solid megazoom in the Lumix DMC-FZ28. Though it's not particularly outstanding in any particular area--its image quality is its weakest link--a well-thought-out and robust feature set plus above average performance help it rise above much of the competition.
