Photography Blog has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, a dSLR like digital camera with a 12x optical zoom and 10.2 megapixels resolution. With optical image stabilization and ISO speeds of up to 1600, the FZ50 should be well equipped to make use of the long zoom without the use of a tripod.

The reviewer recommends the Panasonic DMC-FZ50 and writes:
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is simply a joy to use, offering a DSLR-like experience whilst avoiding some of the problems that DSLRs have (principally dust on the sensor and the lack of live view via the LCD screen). It’s a stylish, straight-forward, advanced camera with that 12x Leica zoom lens as its main attraction. […] If you’re really interested in the massive focal range on offer and you don’t want a “proper” DSLR, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 should still find a place on your shopping list, despite that persistent issue of noise.”