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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Reviewed June 2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
*Est. $500
Pros:
  • 24x zoom lens
  • Supports RAW format
  • Hot shoe for accessory flash
  • Excellent video quality
Cons:
  • More expensive than cameras with better features
  • So-so image quality
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Reviewed March 2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
*Est. $500
Interchangeable lens camera an easy upgrade for casual shooters
Pros:
  • Excellent image quality
  • Slim, lightweight design
  • Wide variety of color presets
  • Highly responsive touch screen interface
  • Very fast autofocus for photo and video
Cons:
  • No hotshoe/accessory port
  • Mono sound for video recording
  • Fixed LCD screen hard to view in sunlight
  • Flash position casts shadow in some images
  • Outdated image sensor hinders low-light performance
  • Small body design makes large lens use awkward
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Reviewed November 2011
Canon EOS Rebel T1i
*Est. $545
Pros:
  • Great image quality
  • Excellent 720p HD video at 30 fps
  • 3-inch extra sharp LCD with live view
Cons:
  • Fixed LCD screen
  • 3 fps maximum speed for still shots
  • Kit lens gets mixed reviews
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Samsung NX100

Reviewed June 2011
Samsung NX100
*Est. $460
Micro Four Thirds compact boasts larger sensor than its competitors
Pros:
  • Excellent image quality
  • High-resolution AMOLED display
  • Large APS-C image sensor
  • Extensive range of manual controls
  • i-Function feature quickly adjusts settings
Cons:
  • Plastic body not easy to grip
  • Noisy lens in autofocus mode
  • No dedicated video-record button
  • Lacks built-in flash
  • Not enough wide-angle coverage
  • No image stabilization
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