'Jam-packed full of features normally reserved for higher-end professional cameras, the new Optura 30 camcorder give you the versatility and power to capture lifes one-of-a-kind moments'
'The zoom rocker, located atop the right panel, is easily accessible and allows for smooth control of the 12X optical zoom lens.'
'the zoom control is very small and it makes it hard to use.'
'The camera ships with a small but powerful flash'
'high, but useless, 300x digital zoom'
'The Panasonic is comfortable to hold, though zoom controls were a touch twitchy and slightly noisy, and the manual focus wheel is awkwardly placed below the lens.'