Here's the perfect digital camera if you can't decide whether you want to zoom in on the action or pull back for a wide-angle shot. The 8.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 has a remarkable 18x zoom that gives you the equivalent of a 28-504mm lens on a 35mm film camera. The Panasonic FZ18 also has a range of helpful features including Face Detection, Optical Image Stabilization, and an Intelligent Scene Selector which can tell what type of photo you're capturing and automatically adjust the camera to the optimal settings.
$399
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