http://www.tomsguide.com/us/2007/1 [...] index.html

This Panasonic digital camera nicely bridges the space between a compact point-and-shoot and an SLR. But, does it include the best features of both?

It's interesting a review wasn't done on Panasonic's top of the line bridge camera, the DMC-FZ50. I also would have liked a test done in low light with high ISOs with the FZ18 to see if Panasonic has finally addressed noise issues that plagued their earlier generation cameras. In general, I like the Panasonic cameras as I personally own a DMC-FZ30. Would have liked a bit more in depth testing than what was done in the review.

Panasonic does a good job for anti-shake, but the price for such good anti-shake is expensive.
I would rather rely on tripod or other physical support to get a clear image.
Canon is also doing fairly well at anti-shake, and the price is more reasonable.