Best 5x Zoom Digital Cameras - 1 to 2 lb. Weight, Atleast 5 Megapixel

'premium features'

'Custom white balance is quite easy to set'

'JPEG shooters will also welcome the new ability to completely deactivate in-camera sharpening.'

'This system takes several readings across the frame, then settles on a proper exposure based on a digital evaluation that can recognize backlighting and other problematic lighting conditions.'

'It's fit and finish are excellent, and though it's light, it feels very solid'

'The D50 is a pretty complex camera manual.'

'Budding shutterbugs looking for fast operation coupled with useful features such as a robust burst mode, accurate exposure metering, and iTTL electronic flash control (both internal and external) will find a lot to like about this budget digital SLR contender'

'Ideal for those who have outgrown their compact camera or for those who want to take their first steps into digital photography.'

'The key controls are easy to get to, with sensitivity, white balance and image size/quality accessed directly from the mode dial.'

'The Nikon Coolpix 8800 has very impressive specifications.'

'top-end Cyber-shot model, the DSC-F828'

'The Sony DSC-F828 is very appealing to many amateur photographers'

'Build quality is exemplary'

'Also, its tripod screw socket is directly beneath the lens for easier, more accurate panoramas.'

'Excellent picture quality, good depth of features, and a tanklike body make the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom a top choice for serious shooters.'

'Learn Olympus C-8080WZ has a very good bundle.'

'It seems that the Olympus offers at least two different ways to accomplish most functions.'

'Being a large camera, it handles comfortably for those with big hands.'

'The CoolPix 8700 is a solid choice, especially for those who want up-close shots.'

'massive fish-eye lens'

'The A200 is well put-together'

'a slightly surprising new DiMAGE A series digital camera, the DiMAGE A200'

'The Konica-Minolta A200 is very good camera.'

'A wide range of optional accessories is available.'

'the S7000 is a fully equipped digital camera with a heart for photography and the possibility to record a striking high quality video clip.'

'our test pictures were very sharp and clear, with little noise and vivid colors.'