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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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Budget ultracompact
Giving the more expensive Sony WX150 some strong competition, the SZ7 has a 10x f3.1-5.9 25-250mm lens and Panasonic's Light Speed AF system. If you don't need all the Sony's bells and whistles or just want to save nearly $100, the SZ7 is the way to go.

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    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

CNET Editors' Rating

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Starting at: $135.08

The good: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 delivers fast shooting performance and very good photo and movie quality in a slim package with a wide, long lens.

The bad: The SZ7's battery life could be better, and its pictures probably won't thrill pixel peepers.

The bottom line: A speedy little camera with a long lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 performs beyond its tiny price tag.

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October 31, 2012 3:00 PM PDT

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