The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is the successor to the popular TZ3. It features the same 28-280mm equivalent 10x zoom with optical stabilisation, but now with a 9.1 Mpixel sensor and a more detailed 3in screen with 460k dots. The TZ5 also records 720p HD movies at 30fps (with HDTV output using an optional component cable), and has an improved Intelligent Auto mode. The cheaper TZ4 is the same but with 8.1 Mpixels, a 230k 2.5in screen and no HD recording.

The Panasonic Lumix FX35 is the successor to the slim FX33, increasing its resolution to 10.1 Megapixels and its zoom range to 4x, including optical stabilisation a very wide angle 25mm equivalent. The FX35 can also now record HD movies in the 720p format at 30fps (with HDTV output using an optional component cable), and has an improved Intelligent Auto mode. The FX35 will be available in silver, black, blue, white or gold.

Panasonic's Lumix LZ10 is a 10.1 Megapixel compact with a 5x lens sporting optical stabilisation and an equivalent range of 30-150mm. There's full creative control with Manual, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, an improved Intelligent Auto mode, and the camera runs on easily available AA batteries. The cheaper LZ8 version has 8.1 Mpixels and a 5x zoom with an equivalent range of 32-160mm.

Panasonic's Lumix FS20 is the flagship of its new FS-series, sister to the FX-range, and aimed at simpler operation. It features 10.1 Mpixel resolution, a stabilised 4x zoom equivalent to 30-120mm and a 3in 230k screen. The FS20 also has Panasonic's Intelligent Auto mode and 50MB of internal memory. The cheaper FS5 shares virtually the same specifications but with a 2.5in 230k screen.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 is an 8.1 Megapixel compact with a 3x optically stabilised zoom lens equivalent to 33-100mm. The LS80 features Intelligent ISO control, Auto Macro mode and a 2.5in screen which adjusts its brightness to the surroundings. There’s 24MB of internal memory, sensitivity up to 6400 ISO, widescreen movie recording, and the camera runs on two AA batteries for convenience.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ18 is an updated version of the popular FZ8, which now features a massive 18x optically-stabilised zoom lens with an equivalent range of 28-504mm. The resolution has been increased to 8.1 Megapixels, the maximum sensitivity boosted to 6400 ISO, and the macro mode now focuses as close as 1cm. Shooting modes now include Face Detection and intelligent switching of presets if desired.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 offers 8.1 Megapixel resolution with 3.6x optically-stabilised zoom sporting an equivalent range of 28-100mm and a large 3in screen. It features intelligent scene selection, face detection, widescreen video at 848x480 pixels and 27MB of internal memory. It can take 5cm close-ups, has shutter speeds from 60 seconds to 1/2000, and sensitivity from 100 to 6400 ISO.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ33 was announced at the same time as the FX55 and features the same 8.1 Megapixel resolution with 3.6x optically-stabilised zoom offering an equivalent range of 28-100mm. Although the FX33 has a smaller 2.5in screen and size, it boasts optional underwater housing. There's intelligent scene selection, face detection, widescreen video at 848x480 pixels and 27MB of internal memory. It can focus as close as 5cm, has shutter speeds from 60 seconds to 1/2000, and sensitivity from 100 to 6400 ISO.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FX100 offers a considerable 12.2 Megapixel resolution and a 3.6x optical zoom with image stablisation and a widest equivalent setting of 28mm.
It can take 5cm close-ups, has shutter speeds from 8 seconds to 1/2000, and sensitivity from 80 to 1600 ISO (with a High Sensitivity preset up to 6400 ISO). There's 22 scene presets along with both VGA and genuine widescreen movie modes, recording 640x480 and 848x480 video respectively at 30fps.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ8 offers 7.2 Megapixel resolution and a powerful 12x optical zoom with optical stabilisation. It can take 5cm close-ups, has shutter speeds from 60 seconds to 1/2000 and sensitivity from 100 to 3200 ISO. There's Program, Manual, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, a manual focus joystick and 11-point AF. It has 20 scene presets along with both VGA and genuine widescreen movie modes, recording 640x480 and 848x480 video respectively at 30 fps.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 features 7.2 Megapixel resolution and a new 10x optical zoom with image stabilisation and a wider equivalent range of 28-280mm. It can take 5cm close-ups, offers shutte speeds from 8 seconds to 1/2000 and sensitivity from 100 to 1250 ISO (with a 3200 ISO preset). There's 21 scene presets along with both VGA and genuine widescreen movie modes, recording 640x480 and 848x480 video respectively at 30 fps. Optional underwater housing is also available.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 and TZ2 replace the popular TZ1, featuring a new 10x optical zoom with image stabilisation and a wider equivalent range of 28-280mm. With a smaller 2.5in screen and 6 Megapixels resolution, it offers shutter speeds from 8 seconds to 1/2000 and sensitivity from 100 to 1250 ISO (with a 3200 ISO preset). There's 21 scene presets along with both VGA and genuine widescreen movie modes, recording 640x480 and 848x480 video respectively at 30 fps.