Very few digital cameras can be called good and reliable ones. To stamp authority over this claim, the features of the digital camera have to be thoroughly evaluated. Experts say that the Lumix DMC-FZ38 from Japanese manufacturer Panasonic comes in this league. A systematic assessment of the facilities offered by this device might suffice to vindicate the claim. The 12.1 Mega Pixels in the bridge camera are testament to the high resolution provided by the camera. The size of the sensor is 1/2.3 inches and the focal length offered by it lies between f/2.8 and f/4.4. The 18x zoom is again a very high number and justifies the close shots that can be taken through the camera. Photographers who love to take intricate shots will be thrilled by this feature as it will enable them to go very close to objects that need to be photographed.

The video mode is for video recording and exudes a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Through this mode, the photographer can shoot a lot of video footage and convert certain stills into photographs. The Lithium Ion battery used in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 runs for a lot of hours and serves the user for a long time. After listing this bevy of features, very few would doubt that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 deserves a position in the league of superb digital cameras. The Panasonic bridge camera is priced well and is very easy to use. This device is perhaps one of the best ones that novices can use while indulging in their passion. Buying it would prove to be a very beneficial and wise purchase.