Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37

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Short extract: We reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37's predecessor in the good value £199 DMC-FS33 last year. Whereas that point and shoot pocket model similarly fielded an 8x optical zoom, so nudging into travel zoom territory without quite being up to TZ20 standards, the new FS37 retains the zoom but boosts...

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  7 out of 10

Summary: Small but powerful, this elegant compact boasts a touchscreen and 8x zoom.

• Easy to use, Sleek, minimalist design, Long zoom range
• Touchscreen can be unresponsive, Screen difficult to see in bright sunlight, Screen has narrow viewing angle

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  7 out of 10

Summary: There's an air of compromise about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37 -- it's not quite a superzoom, but it's larger and more expensive than many compacts. That said, it offers a useful balance of performance and versatility and looks pretty smart while it's at it.

Short extract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37 isn't quite a superzoom, but it's larger and more expensive than many compacts, offering a useful balance of performance and versatility. It looks pretty smart while it's at it, too.

Conclusion: There's no shortage of detail in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37's output and in most common shooting situations the camera is likely to perform well. The 8x zoom is longer than most and, with a 28mm equivalent wide angle, the lens is fairly versatile, though not quite on a par with, say, a good...

• 8x optical zoom lens, Stylish design, 3-inch LCD display, Fast performer
• Flawed touchscreen interface, Compromised video function