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The Panasonic L1 is more fun than the other Four-Thirds cameras we’ve tested. The interface is appealing – it’s not simply nostalgic to use an aperture ring, it’s quick and comfortable too. We’re delighted that someone – anyone – is including a fast, well-built kit lens. Panasonic’s image stabilization continues to be a big advantage for the company. On the downside, DSLRs should have flexible, fast auto focus, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 does not have it…

The Casio Exilim EX-Z850 was released earlier this year at PMA 2006 and while not the most appealing model in terms of innovative styling, this camera does have some impressive specifications.  Housed inside of a metal shell, this 8 MP camera has a 3x optical zoom lens, 34 preset scene modes, a full movie mode with editing in playback and both shutter and aperture priority modes.  This camera will certainly appeal to beginning users looking for a camera to grow into with manual control over focus, white balance, exposure and ISO…