Pros
- Excellent image quality
- In-camera GPS integration with Navteq map service
- Very sharp 3-inch AMOLED screen
- Dual digital/mechanical image stabilization
- Largest zoom range of any compact camera
Cons
- Dual stabilization only in dedicated mode
- Disappointing video and audio capture
- A bit bulky and slippery
- Confusing menu structure
Bottom Line
The GPS-enabled HZ35W produces some of the sharpest, highest-quality stills we’ve seen this side of a DSLR, but its confusing menu system and poor video quality knock it down a peg.
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