I like my Panasonic, but only use it for paperpeicing( it sits next to my sewing machine). the main drawback is that it starts to cool down as soon as you lift it out of the cradle, so if you've got a 50 pieces chained together, you aren't going to get them all pressed before you will need to take a break and let the iron reheat. it also does not have much in the way of setting, low, med and High. I keep mine set on High, and would prefer if it got a bit hotter. It also shuts off rather quickly, but since it's by my side, when I know I'm going to need it soon, I give it a shake so it will be warmed back up by the time I need it.
I do love it - but would never want it as my main iron.
I don't use steam, so can't comment on that.