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About.com has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 compact digital camera. This Panasonic camera feature 12.1 megapixels and 8x optical zoom with image stabilization. In addition the camera is able to capture HD video at 1280×720 at 30 frames per second.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-8x optical zoom lens (25-200mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-HD video at 1280×720 at 30fps
-Uses SD/SDHC memory cards

About.com ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 a pretty good review with four out five stars. The reviewer find the camera to have good value, has a nice zoom range, has useful features and it is pretty fast. There a few negative aspects to the ZR1 like a poor LCD display, no manual controls and the camera body is pretty thick compared to other cameras in the same class. Overall the Lumix seems like a nice standard compact camera for amateur photographers.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 digital camera here.

Panasonic AG-HMC40

Camcorder Info has reviewed the Panasonic AG-HMC40 professional AVCHD camcorder. This expensive camcorder from Panasonic features 12x optical zoom and is able to take still photographs at 10.6 megapixels.

Some key features for the Panasonic AG-HMC40 camcorder:
-Records HD movies up to 1080/60i resolution
-2.7″ touchscreen display
-Professional AVCHD camcorder
-Records to SD/SDHC memory cards
-12x optical zoom lens
-Still photos up to 10.6 megapixels

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Panasonic AG-HMC40 a pretty average review as it seems like it is a beefed up version of the much cheaper Panasonic HDC-TM300, but costs $1000 more and there aren’t that many features that justifies the high price tag. There are some positive points to the Panasonic AG-HMC40 like the compact size for a professional camcorder and low price compared to other professional camcorders, but there might be other camcorders out there that better suit your needs.
Read the full review of the Panasonic AG-HMC40 camcorder here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62

Trusted Reviews has tested the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 compact digital camera. This budget Panasonic camera has some nice specifications like a Leica lens and 10.1 megapixels. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks of this camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62:
-10.1 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens from Leica (33-132mm)
-2.5″ LCD screen
-Video recording with 848 x 480 (WVGA) resolution at 30fps
-ISO sensitivity 80 to 6400
-Optical image stabilization

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 a total score of 9 out 10 points and it receives a Trusted Reviews Recommended award. The camera scores highest on value (10 out of 10) and build quality while scoring a little lower on features and image quality. The reviewer finds this Panasonic to be a bargain for the price and the build quality, image quality and features can be compared with cameras twice the price. Maybe this is one of the best budget cameras on the marked?
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

CNET UK has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 compact digital camera. This Panasonic camera has 12.1 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens. The specs seem pretty average so is it worth the price tag?

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (29-145mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Optical image stabilization
-Face detection
-Uses SD/SDHC memory cards

CNET UK ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 a 7.0 out of 10 rating. The reviewer likes the design of the camera and thinks it has a lot of useful features. What they do not like are a bit mixed photo quality and the performance of the camera is a bit slow. Overall it seems like a pretty good compact camera, but the shutter lag should have been faster.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 camera here.