DP Review has posted their review of the 8.1 megapixel Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z850 here’s the conclusion. “In the final analysis, however, the EX-Z850 has more to recommend it than many sub-compact models – not least for the huge feature set (which will give you months of fun), and the comprehensive photographic control. It’s beautifully made, fast, has a stunning screen and is really enjoyable in use. It’s frustrating that Casio has come so near – and yet remained so far – from creating the perfect ’serious’ sub-compact in both this model and its predecessor, but the fact remains that – in experienced hands – it still comes closer than any of its competitors.

Pros:
* Good resolution, natural accurate color, fairly subtle processing
* Huge, comprehensive feature set with real photographic control
* Lots of control over image parameters
* Wide selection of scene modes
* Excellent user interface
* Excellent all-metal construction
* Good white balance
* Very compact
* Big bright screen
* Very responsive operation, very low shutter lag
* Fast focus
* More customization options than normal in this class of camera
* Excellent battery life
* Comprehensive flash modes
* Improved burst mode
* ISO 1600 option (though see below)
* Good price

Cons:
* Default settings do not necessarily produce the best results
* Default sharpening is a bit high (can be reduced)
* Macro mode doesn’t get as close as some competitors
* Highlight clipping and some red channel clipping in wide dynamic range scenes
* Fairly consistent (but mild) over exposure in bright outdoor conditions.
* Intrusive noise reduction at ISO 400
* Only two aperture settings
* ISO 800 and 1600 not manually selectable, results not very good
* Have to use the docking cradle to charge battery and use AV output (or buy another lead)
* MPEG movies suffer from jaggies and other artefacts; not as good as the EX-Z750