panasonic lumix dmc-fs15A or olympus stylus 1010 I am looking for a good digital zoom 5x or more camera with good picture quality, movie mode that can zoom. I came down to two choices panasonic lumix dmc-fs15A or olympus stylus 1010, both are in $200 range, but I don't know which one to choose, can anyone help out? panasonic lumix dmc-fs15A or olympus stylus 1010 I am looking for a good digital zoom 5x or more camera with good picture quality, movie mode that can zoom. I came down to two choices panasonic... » Read More panasonic lumix dmc-fs15A or olympus stylus 1010 I am looking for a good digital zoom 5x or more camera with good picture quality, movie mode that can zoom. I came down to two choices panasonic lumix dmc-fs15A or olympus stylus 1010, both are in $200 range, but I don't know which one to choose, can anyone help out? « Show Less
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These are the two camera's I am also deciding between. I have heard such good things about the panasonic...but I have no idea how they compare!
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The Stylus is made by Olympus, not Canon. Olympus uses the XD cards (smaller). Canon uses the regular SD cards like the Panasonic.
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I have had three panasonic lumix compact cameras in the past few years (I lose things easily, what can I say?), and without a doubt they are the best cameras I have found in that price range.
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I can tell you that the thing that made me choose the Panasonic over the Stylus was that I HATE the Canon memory cards..they are expensive and not as easily found as reg SD cards. Secondly was the wide angle lens in the Panasonic..TRULY gives a great wide angle picture for such a small camera.
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Has anyone seen any actual reviews of this camera as opposed to marketing spec lists? Sometimes I've seen pre-production models of cameras that get reviewed prior to actual release. It is the low light ability claims of the Nikon that I'll need to see put to the test. That's probably the biggest Achilles heel of all these superzooms. It may have a CMOS sensor (which explains the burst speed of this camera) but it is still the same small size sensor as all the superzooms so I'm dubious about any huge improvement in low light. All of the previous versions of this new crop of superzooms (Nikon, Sony, Fuji) only got a flat four star rating in Amazon while the Panasonic FZ35 and FZ40 both are at 4.6. This new group has longer zooms than the Pansonics but I need to know if the picture quality is improved in any way.
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I have had good experience with Canon cameras in the past. I wanted a camera that had maximum zoom capability but was still very compact (the newer 30x models were larger and bulkier than I wanted.) After reading reviews on comparable Nikon and Lumix cameras I decided this was the best choice for the price. I was also interested in a camera that gave me more control than only using auto shoot; this camera does have manual options. Thus far I have not been disappointed with the SX260.
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I think I will buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 hybrid camera when more positive reviews are available, probably in April. It has stereo sound recording, usable zoom while taking video and 3" 460K resolution LCD. The only minor drawback with it is it does not support manual mode. There is no RAW mode too at this time, but that's software and they can easily add that later in new firmware. It also costs about $50 more than the SX200.Of course the SX1 IS is better, but that is a different class of camera and too bulky for light traveling.
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what i have read is that the olympus is more compact to tote (but not a compact size) than the panasonic. the panasonic has some higher marks than the olympus but averaged out the olympus is the editors choice. the x-d card may be a factor too. no camera is the right choice...but i'm on my way to place an order for the olympus. also, i've owned both brands and have been happy with both. tl
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I bought that for a friend last year in another state, however, I never got any feedback in regards to that camera. I did buy a different camera for another friend - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 16.1 MP Tough Digital Camera with 8x Intelligent Zoom. She told me that she loved it (and it did take great pics and videos). However, the only thing that was missing was a charger for the battery. I guess that had to be purchased separately.
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The Canon SX130 seems to get good reviews and has a longer lens, although I think it still has the smaller sensor, and is slightly larger than the S95.Other models you might want to consider include the Panasonic LX5 (1/1.63", f/2.0, 3.8x zoom), or Samsung TL500 (1/1.7", f/1.8, 3x zoom).Ricoh and Leica may also make cameras that might interest you, if you have a larger budget.If you are interested in considering a slightly larger camera, the micro four-thirds cameras are not huge and have interchangeable lenses - you could use a shorter lens for everyday portability, and get a longer one for when you need the zoom. The Canon SX130 seems to get good reviews and has a longer lens, although I think it still has the smaller sensor, and is slightly larger than the S95.Other models you might want to consider include the Panasonic LX5 (1/1.63", f/2.0, 3.8x zoom), or Samsung TL500 (1/1.7", f/1.8, 3x zoom).Ricoh and Leica may also make cameras that might interest you, if you have a larger budget.If you are interested in considering a slightly larger camera, the micro four-thirds cameras are not huge and have interchangeable lenses - you could use a shorter lens for... » Read More The Canon SX130 seems to get good reviews and has a longer lens, although I think it still has the smaller sensor, and is slightly larger than the S95.Other models you might want to consider include the Panasonic LX5 (1/1.63", f/2.0, 3.8x zoom), or Samsung TL500 (1/1.7", f/1.8, 3x zoom).Ricoh and Leica may also make cameras that might interest you, if you have a larger budget.If you are interested in considering a slightly larger camera, the micro four-thirds cameras are not huge and have interchangeable lenses - you could use a shorter lens for everyday portability, and get a longer one for when you need the zoom. « Show Less
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which camera should I buy. the canon sx1001s or panasonic 12x zoom that just came out Need one easy to use with a good zoom
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I liked my older model of the Panasonic Lumix - only thing - I dropped too many times and now it's not working and I really want to get a new camera - but am hesitant about another brand - I am hoping this is the one to get and the people that said the quality wasn't good - I'm hoping that they are wrong. If you print "zoomed" photos - they are usually not as good unless you have an SLR with a zoom lens. I figured that would be the case here.
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I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital... » Read More I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). « Show Less
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I am in the same position as you and the salesman was pushing the P90 so I went to Consumer reports and the Cannon SX10 IS is recommended. It is at the very top of the list for super zoom cameras. The P90 is 16 cameras down the list. I have a S2 IS that I have been very happy with and it has died and I have decided to go with the Cannon.
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Thank you very much, ALT, I really appreciate your feedback. Yesterday I ordered the Fuji S1000fd instead. For $231 the 10MP and 12X optical zoom was just unbeatable. Now I've got to find out if I can use filters on it, too. Thank you!
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I really like the Panasonic ZS30. I do not have the Fuji f900, although I've heard nice things about it. Google www.dpreview.com. I think they have professional reviews of both cameras. Might also try www.whatdigitalcamera.com. Another good place for professional reviews is www.cameralabs.com. If you go to www.whatdigitalcamera.com, it is a British magazine, and the ZS30 is known as the TZ40 in Europe - same camera. Both the Fuji and the Panasonic are highly rated.Another option to consider - Panasonic has announced that the ZS40 - next upgrade - will be coming out in March. It will have a 30X zoom, RAW shooting, and EVF, and several other new features. Might want to check that one out if you can wait a bit. I really like the Panasonic ZS30. I do not have the Fuji f900, although I've heard nice things about it. Google www.dpreview.com. I think they have professional reviews of both cameras. Might also try www.whatdigitalcamera.com. Another good place for professional reviews is www.cameralabs.com. If you go to www.whatdigitalcamera.com, it is a British magazine, and the ZS30 is known as the TZ40 in Europe - same camera. Both the Fuji and the Panasonic are highly rated.Another option to consider - Panasonic has announced that the ZS40 - next upgrade - will be coming out in March. It... » Read More I really like the Panasonic ZS30. I do not have the Fuji f900, although I've heard nice things about it. Google www.dpreview.com. I think they have professional reviews of both cameras. Might also try www.whatdigitalcamera.com. Another good place for professional reviews is www.cameralabs.com. If you go to www.whatdigitalcamera.com, it is a British magazine, and the ZS30 is known as the TZ40 in Europe - same camera. Both the Fuji and the Panasonic are highly rated.Another option to consider - Panasonic has announced that the ZS40 - next upgrade - will be coming out in March. It will have a 30X zoom, RAW shooting, and EVF, and several other new features. Might want to check that one out if you can wait a bit. « Show Less
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The Canon SX10IS is much better than the Nikon P90, despite having a shorter zoom and less Megapixels. Image quality and responsiveness is what you should be looking for, and the P90 does not have either of them.I would look also at the Panasonic FZ28, specially if you prize weight - this is the choice I made, after testing Nikon, Canon, Panny and Olympus.
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Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or maybe even a bit smaller. I wish it were cheaper !!! :-). Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or... » Read More Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or maybe even a bit smaller. I wish it were cheaper !!! :-). « Show Less
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The Olympus stylus 1010 has been great for me. I take intra oral photos in the super Macro mode. The pictures are distortion free as long as the light is adequate. Without flash the use of a very portable fluorescent light has solved the problem of auto focus. A limitation is the xD card. I am looking for similar camera with SD cards that is usable with the new eyeFi cards that automatically and wirelessly post your photos to the computer. Until then I am happy with my Stylus 1010 (and maybe the upgrade 12mp stylus 7000).
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Take a look at the Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD Sometimes it's just a pain to carry my gear around, even if it's a light pack (1 body and a couple lens), so I wanted to find a lightweight and compact solution to this problem. My initial research found that the general consensus for quality point-n-shoot was between the Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix LX-5. After debating and more reseach, I chose the S95 based on my needs. The S95 is smaller than the LX-5, so I could easily carry it in my pocket. I also like some of it's other features: F/2.0 @ 28mm, shoots in RAW, and my guilty pleasure - tilt-shift effect. Needless to say, both cameras have solid picture quality, but of course, not as good as your DSLR. There are plenty of reviews on both cameras. I'd suggest the S95, but I'm sure you can't go wrong with either one!