In addition to its heavyweight 6-megapixel DMC-FZ7, Panasonic is also coming out with three other cameras today. Two LZ series Lumix cameras come with a 6x optical zoom, 14 scene modes, 14 megabytes of built-in memory and quicker autofocus. The LZ5 has a 2.5-inch LCD and costs $280 while the LZ3 has a 2-inch LCD and retails for $230.

The DMC-LS2 is an entry-level camera with a 5-megapixel CCD. Features a 2-inch LCD, 13 scene modes and 14 megabytes of built-in memory. It also comes with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization as well as a 3x optical zoom. Also out in March for $200.

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