Konica Minolta Z20

Pros: Versatility, ergonomics, long zoom and battery life, fast startup and operation, excellent color, sharp.

Cons: No low light focus assist, no microphone, vulnerable card slot.

The Bottom Line: This camera is probably overlooked by many first time digital camera shoppers. Look closer! Both enthusiasts and beginners can really take pleasure in the affordable and versatile Minolta DiMAGE Z20.

Review: The Minolta DiMAGE Z20 is the model that appears to be replacing the DiMAGE Z10, a camera I also have owned. This is a real good camera for somebody who wants to have it all (almost) but just can't afford one that does. And believe me, there isn't one ...

Pros: Reasonably priced, high quality pictures with true-to-life color

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: A midline camera that is very easy to use yet can accommodate a user with higher experience, A very good value compared to its competitors.

Review: This is my third digital camera. I was shopping for one with high megapixels and decent optical zoom, most seriously considering the Kodak 10x optical zoom EasyShare. I found this model at Costco. For nearly $100 cheaper than the Kodak, it came with ...

Pros: Takes Great pictures, Easy on batteries, easy to use, reasonable price & numerous features

Cons: Could use a microphone for video.

The Bottom Line: I bought this as a step up from my first digital camera. I didn't expect this much camera for the price. I'm very happy with it.

Review: This is a great camera. I bought it just before Christmas because I had been wanting something better than the old Sony P30 I had been using. The Sony was only 1.3 mp. The first thing I appreciated was the feel of it in my hand. All the ...

Pros: 5MP with 8X optical bargain

Cons: size, lens cap not attached to camera

Review: Somebody has mentioned in these reviews that the screen viewfinder can't be used and locks up. This is not the case, there are two modes, one to use the traditional view finder to conserve bettery and the other to use the screen. Pros: 1cm macro, long ...

Pros: Design, features, price

Cons: none

Review: Just received the camera for my birthday. Absolutely love all the great features. The view finder is especially nice. Clean clear picture. I haven't had any problems with it. I have never written a review before, and was so impressed that I just had to. ...

Pros: -Sharp images, fast startup time, 8Xoptical zoom, really close up macro images

Cons: -Lens cap should be attached to camera

Review: This model has now been discontinued. Actually it means that the price (which was always low) has now plummeted. If you don't mind it being yesterday's model (nearly literally so), well then I recommend this Dimage Z20 heartily. Both the viewfinder ...

Pros: Powerful 8x zoom; great battery life; easy to use; good focus; many manual settings

Cons: ISO CCD noise; unattached lens cap; "dark" lens

The Bottom Line: This camera is an especially good buy if you can get a deal on it. You'll never go back to wimpy 3x optical zooms!

Review: The Z20 occupies a niche market with limited appeal - the "super zoom" digital camera. Far too bulky to be put in a pocket, super-zooms provide some of the performance of a "serious" DSLR-level camera at a third of the cost. HP, Olympus, Canon, Nikon, ...

Pros: Features and weight for price.

Cons: LED screen issues, poor control locations.

The Bottom Line: Despite many great features, I cannot recommend this camera, due to the problems with the LED screen.

Review: I bought my Dimage Z20 in April 2005, which makes it a dinosaur (and Konica-Minolta has since folded). I will say that at the time it was a great camera for the money. Only a year later, however, my husband bought a lot more and better camera for less ...

Pros: The Dimage Z20 takes great pictures and is easy to use.

Cons: Viewfinder locks up so you can't use LCD screen. Lens cap not attached.

The Bottom Line: I hesitate to recommend this as there seems to be a manufacturing flaw with the viewfinder mode but it does take great pictures.

Review: I decided to buy a good digital camera for a trip to Ireland I took last month. After extensive research, I decided on the Konica Minolta Dimage Z20 because of it's large optical zoom (8x)and 5 megapixels. It's also very well priced for a camera with ...

Pros: light, sleek, sharp, zooming, easy to use, easy access.

Cons: no anti vibration, took a long time to focus.

Review: The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Digital Camera digital camera comes with a sleek and futuristic design, suitable for all group of ages. It is light and easy to hold suitable for capturing action. The resolution is quite adequate for this range of camera, ...