A good druid will always find a way to make themselves useful. They are, however, victims of a non-specialist status. There isn't any job other than succor/evac (in which case they are clearly a better addition than a wizard) that another class can't do better.
Clerics heal better.
Shamans heal better (a lot more mana on demand) ... Not counting the impact of slow.
Having said that, they are capable enough to get the job done. When I play my shaman a cleric is unnecessary for most all content if I also have a Druid. Point is I don't need to wait for a cleric when playing my shaman if there's a Druid lfg.
Damage output? If there's a good animal to charm they do great damage. An enchanted will do better.
Non charm damage output? To be honest they suck in the sustained department just like wizards but will win out imo via damage shields and having other backup support they can provide. This isn't the Druids fault mind you - it's just the problem with playing a raw casting class that has no pet dps and is limited by their meditate potential. A Mage pet, necro pet, or hell even a shaman pet (a sustained 20dps buffed), or meleeing bard will outpace a Druids potential damage output over time in a sustained pulling (chain pull) environment.
Druids are not a min max class. A well played one will be helpful, but they're not going to be the most amazing addition to a well oiled group.
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