Canon PowerShot SX10 IS vs Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ28: Does anyone have an opinion about which camera the Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ28 or the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is the better camera?
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I have a Lumix DMC-FZ18 and a Canon SX10. I wanted to buy a camera that was a little better than the FZ18 and wait a little longer for a DSLR. Picture quality on the Canon is not as good as the Lumix. Image stabalization on the Lumix is also noticably better. I have already taken over 300 photos of the same scene with both cameras for comparison. I should have upgraded to the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 as it is getting great reviews from everyone on the web.
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Can't answer your question directly, but I do have a FZ30 from a few years back, and a P500. I like the twist zoom of the Panasonic instead of the motor zoom on the Nikon, but both work well. I've been getting exceptionally good zoom photos out of the P500 with excellent contrast and color (I've reviewed it recently here). The colors particularly red can sometimes come out with some strange hues on the FZ. If it helps, I was going to upgrade either the FZ30 to the FZ100 OR Nikon P80 to the P500 and decided to go with the Nikon. Further I bought the new model D5100 dSLR Nikon and compared the photos from that with the P500 and they are very close to each other in general performance (although I'm sure low-light will be better with the dSLR).
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I don't hate my Panasonic LX3, but if this new Canon SX200 had a faster lens, I would ditch the LX3 in a heartbeat and get the SX200. I guess I'll just wait until the reviews and photo samples come out.
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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 the SX280 and had problems with it shutting down and locking up. Replaced it with the same model and applied the firmware update to correct the infamous problem with the camera misreading the battery charge when shooting video. Fix DIDN'T fix the problem. Returned the SX280 and bought this SX260. Very happy with it. Very good pictures in all modes.
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I am considering CX150 or CX110. Is there any difference between those two except 16GB internal memory in CX150? I have been researching camcorder for more than week and can't decide. Now boils down to one of these two - no reasons...just due to Sony brand. I know there better rated panasonic and canon out there in the similar price range...any comments???
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There is a webpage discussing the difference between FZ 200 and FZ 200K. See link:http://versus.com/en/panasonic-dmc-fz200k-vs-panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz200
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I wondered if there were better LCDs out there for outside photos than on my last two cameras (Fujis). Anyway, I am gravitating toward a slightly larger camera with a nice optical zoom. On the high end, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, and on the low end the Fuji S1500. These cameras tend to have viewfinders, but I need to do a lot more research before I make a final decision.
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Thanks for your recommendation of the Panasonic Lumix LZ8. (Like others in this dialogue, I'm looking to replace a Nikon that was very disappointing.) It's been three years since your post, and I've noticed that it's hard now to find an LZ8. Is there a newer Panasonic you'd recommend with the same enthusiasm now? Thanks for your help.
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I too am torn between the Canon SX10 and this Nikon. I was 90% sure I was going to go with the Canon as it gets nothing but stellar reviews, but I tried them out side by side today and I have to say - the Nikon seemed more intuitive to use! My kids started going off the deep end before I could make a final decision, but I'll be watching this post to see how others chime in :)
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I'm between the same two models, and was also considering the Canon SX30IS. I recommend you read the in-depth reviews on www.imaging-resource.com. Unfortunately, despite all the great features of the Panasonic FZ100 and the Leica lens, it's image quality doesn't compare to the Nikon. Compare the noise and detail of the sample images in both of these reviews. It's too bad, I was about to get the FZ100 until I saw how poor the image detail was up close. But that website ended up giving the Nikon P500 a high recomendation, while they could not in good conscience give the FZ100 any sort of recomendation at all.
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M. Dean, can you elaborate a bit? I'm having the identical dilemma. Never owned a digital camera, and the SX110 looks neat, but am thrown by lack of viewfinder and bulkiness.
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I am in the same boat as you. My camera needs are the same as yours and I have been researching these two cameras as well as the Panasonic DMC-FZ8. Right now I am leaning towards the Panasonic. The Panasonic requires a battery pack instead of AA batteries but Amazon offers the battery packs for $15 - $20. In addition the Panasonic is about $50 cheaper than the Sony and the Canon. My old Olympus has problems with severe shutter lag and poor quality pics on indoor & low light situations.
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Here's a link to a good review of the the new Canon SX30is as compared the the Panasonic FZ-40: http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx30-is/11432.htmlBottom line: for still images, they preferred the new Canon 35x mega-zoom; for video the nod went to the Panasonic FZ-40.
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I simply own the Lumix DMC-ZS30 and have sold an extra of the pack in discussion, so I might not be the best person to ask. However, according to Panasonic's website, the ZS19 uses a different model battery than the ZS30 (DMW-BCG10 versus the DMW-BCM13E).
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I have been doing tons of research online regarding both. The SX20 has excellent reviews about its photo quality compared to the Sony HX1. The benefit to the Sony is that it has 1080p compared to 720p on the Canon. If you want 1080p on a Canon, it will cost an extra $200 for the Canon SX1 is. I personally prefer the Lumix (Panasonic) cameras over both. They use Leica lens which is considered the Rolls Royce of camera lenses. I have used Lumix cameras over the years. I suggest you check out the DMC-FZ35. This camera is highly rated by experts and owners. Each of these cameras has pros and cons against each other however it will all depend on what features you are looking for. If you are looking for camera with loads of manual features, great photo quality and good build, go Canon. If you want easier to use with excellent photo quality, go with the Lumix. The one thing that Canon could improve on is their menu. Many owners had made comments that the menu interface on Canon's is not user friendly. Lumix and Sony have easier to navigate menu's.
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I did a lot of research between these two cameras before I bought mine (the Panasonic FZ35) and the most helpful website was cameralabs.com. They have side by side comparisons of pictures and video footage so you can see for yourself the difference in image quality.