'the L1's analogue controls are quick to learn and use, the Live View genuinely useful, the anti-dust system unrivalled, and the Leica zoom the best kit lens around.'
'the overall flash system is very slow, increasing shutter lag dramatically.'
'the camera should do fine with typical city night scenes.'
'It is however close to the result from the Canon 400D / XTi, which proves how its modest kit lens can really hold back its potential.'
'The DMC-FZ7 was one of my favorite ultra zoom cameras of 2006.'
'Venus Engine III in the FZ8 allows which maintains high resolution.'
'Surprisingly compact but still big enough to shoot comfortably with two hands, the FZ8 has all the controls on the right hand side, so one-handed operation is possible if needed'