The FZ50 isn’t a masterpiece, though, which is why, although it’s an EC, it rated four stars rather than five. Aside from being really big and pricey ($649.95 list), it has a few shortcomings. With so many cameras shipping with large 2.5-inch and 3-inch LCDs these days, Panasonic’s 2-inch LCD looks tiny to me. I would have liked to see some onboard help as well, similar to what Olympus provides on its point-and-shoot cameras.