Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS

When compared to nimble, budget dSLRs, it's easy to sneer at superzooms. With its powerful, stabilised lens, decent 720p movies, the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS is a viable, cost-effective alternative to a dSLR. Its 12x zoom and excellent stabilisation defin...

Huge, stabilised 12x zoom; easy manual features; nice movies

Average images; small LCD and weak viewfinder

In a world of sub-£300 dSLRs, is there still a need for superzooms? Just about. As well as saving you £100, this 10-megapixel Kodak boasts a powerful, stabilised lens, decent HD-style -- if not true HD quality -- movies and a relatively slim w

Two Kodak cameras and each capable of rich looking 720P HD video. Whether you're looking for a big zoom or a pocket snapper, these two models have it covered.

The Z1012 IS & the Z1085 IS are fine for everyday portraits, whilst the panorama function worked surprisingly well. Full manual mode function is a big plus, with colours brightly saturated and the contrast ratios adequate. An auto scene mode is handy, but...