Best 10x Zoom Digital Cameras - Under $1000

'The DMC-FZ35 excels in manual controls and low-light video footage, and it offers near-perfect automatic settings, unique scene modes, and a slew of imaging options'

'In a surprisingly light (0.9-pound) frame, the 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 provides an 18x-optical-zoom Leica lens (27mm to 486mm) with good optical image stabilisation. '

'Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ35 is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. '

'The camera is ready to take shots 2 - 3 seconds after switching on and its focusing speed is excellent.'

'clear 3-inch, 460k dot LCD screen'

'Its features tackle one of the biggest problems with point-and-shoot cameras: missed shots because of slow performance. '

'good all-purpose camera'

'neat little camera'

'good all-purpose camera'

'For photographers looking for a more point-and-shoot experience, never fear, the 2.7-inch LCD screen is available as well. '

'With an innovative color filter array and image processing technology, the EXR ensures an advanced reproduction in imaging with exceptionally balanced quality. '

'Because of the composite body and lens structure, there is no need to worry about dirt or dust on the Super CCD EXR sensor, and they are perfectly aligned for the very best results. '

'The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR is the "almost DSLR" Super Zoom and is easily the best bridge DSLR-like digital camera. '

'compact and lightweight 10 megapixel digital camera'

'this Fuji FinePix digital camera is able to capture up to fifteen minutes of high-definition video.'

'Other kit includes a pop-up flash unit that is great as a fill-in but a little underpowered as anything more major; there’s no hot shoe so you’re stuck with this.'

'compact and lightweight 10 megapixel digital camera'

'this Fuji FinePix digital camera is able to capture up to fifteen minutes of high-definition video.'

'Other kit includes a pop-up flash unit that is great as a fill-in but a little underpowered as anything more major; there’s no hot shoe so you’re stuck with this.'

'The Fuji FinePix S9000 still is a beautiful versatile digital camera and one that works outstandingly'

'It does not rotate in a camcorder-like fashion, but simply tilts outward for a better viewing angle'