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How to select the right Panasonic point-and-shoot



The LS series



Point-and-shoots in the LS family use AA-sized batteries which explains the slightly bulky camera bodies. However, these entry-level shooters have advanced features such as optical image stabilizer and intelligent scene recognition to help amateurs snap decent shots. The downside is that, these snappers don't have wide-angle lenses and usually come with only 3x optical zoom, which some users may find limiting.

In this series


Lumix DMC-LS85
The LS85 has the most basic features among the Lumix lineup, and is probably targeted at first-time digicam buyers who don't need the bells and whistles. But this model does offer useful functions such as Panasonic's intelligent Auto (iA) mode and a wide selection of scene modes which are helpful for beginners looking to take good pictures.

Other related model: LS80


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kcslchin says...
From a pretty long Nikon user, I switched to FX-33 wth the iA more than a year ago and absolutely no regrets. Very good for amateur photographers with no so steady hands =)

Aug 22, 2008 23:40
 
 
rigelstuff says...
I didn't know there were external flashes available for the FZ series (I have the FZ18). I thought that was the realm of Canon compacts.

You also mis-labeled the FZ series as "LX Series"

Aug 23, 2008 21:34
 
 
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