LX5 vs Canon S90 - can't decide I love my Nikon D60 but hate lugging it around while chasing our 2 yr old. I am thinking of getting a good point & shoot but can't decide between the two. I am not worried about the $150 difference since I will have this a long time. Wondering if the LX5 bigger size is worth it or are it's features overkill for someone who just likes to take nice family/travel pictures? Video is not a concern. Thanks! LX5 vs Canon S90 - can't decide I love my Nikon D60 but hate lugging it around while chasing our 2 yr old. I am thinking of getting a good point & shoot but can't decide between the... » Read More LX5 vs Canon S90 - can't decide I love my Nikon D60 but hate lugging it around while chasing our 2 yr old. I am thinking of getting a good point & shoot but can't decide between the two. I am not worried about the $150 difference since I will have this a long time. Wondering if the LX5 bigger size is worth it or are it's features overkill for someone who just likes to take nice family/travel pictures? Video is not a concern. Thanks! « Show Less
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@GS: Please review stated information again. As stated on panasonic website: "4.32 x 2.58 x 1.69 inch / excluding protrusions: 1.00 inch". In other words, the body is 1" thick and the lens adds another .69" for a total of 1.69". The endview in Amazon's photos verifies this.
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The size of the lx5 is a deal breaker for me, I just sold my g11 because it was too big to fit in my pockets and I would never bring it anywhere. Though I love the look of the lx5(the s95 looks so cheap and consumer-y) and wanted to give another brand a try, the s95 seems like the smallest camera with a decent sized sensor, there really aren't any other options.
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S95 vs LX5. Not even close. With the LX5 you get far more than your money's worth. It's all about the lens and quality of design and build. The lens wears its name proudly. Images are incredible. Isn't that the bottom line? Don't buy into the ad hype about the camera fitting into your pocket.
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I think I am going to opt for the S95, but the DMC-LX5 has just a tad better specs (longer batter life, closer focusing, more frames-per-second, broader range of shutter speed), but the S90 just looks so much better and the front user-defined adjustment ring may just be enough -- all at a lower price.
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Camera reviewed here: >>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10072110panasonicdmclx5.aspYou may wish you had video of your two year old. If you use a MAC the LX5 works seamlessly with iPhoto
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I second the TL500. I've owned the S90, LX3, and LX5. The LX3 & LX5 have color & WB issues (they don't even have a florescent WB setting). The S90 was great except for the previously mentioned blown highlights & 28mm. All these cameras look great on their own, but if you can compare them to a good DSLR and you'll see all their strengths and weaknesses. Good luck.
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I have owned a Cannon S90 and now the Panasonic LX5. I found the S90 wasn't nearly as accurate with white balance and I also had to fiddle around with it too much to get a good pic in some situations. The LX5 while a little bigger is much easier to get a very good shot, meaning much less fiddling. And the updated 2.0 firmware makes it that much better. I'll take a little bigger size any day to get the ease of use and fantastic shots that I get with little effort. IMHO.
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LX5 and S95 have same zoom ratio of 3.8x, but the LX5's 24mm wide end is a big advantage. At the tele end, you can usually more in closer to fill the frame, but when you are in a small space, nothing substitutes for a wider angle. And it focuses to within a cm of the lens.
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Wow, this is a close call, S95 vs. LX5. Your right about the tads. I'm under the impression that the LX5 might work a little better for a MAC user, it's built in software works with iPhoto, iMove & QuickTime. Also, I kind of like the retro-russian look of the LX5.
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The X10 and X100 are set a a crazy price for a point and shoot. Might as well get a Leica. Or you can get both aG12 and a S95 for price. The Nikon 1 is not even close to be a point and shoot. It's huge. try sticking that into your pocket, not going to happen. While the Gf2 might be a decent camera it is not a point and shoot. Anything with an interchangable lens is not a point and shoot. Go a little bit bigger, and for the same price, to get a full sized dslr. The image quality would be far better. For the size and money there is nothing better than the S95.
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Ok so this is what I'm going off of. The Cannon SX10IS is the same price as the P90 but the P90 has 24x zoom and 12.1 MP... The price differential came from somewhere. I'm putting my bets on the image processor. I personally own the SX10IS and I could not be happier. My friend who owns the Cannon Rebel XSi tries to say how his buy is much more justified. So far the only things I have found better is his white balance, optional remote trigger, and the capability to shoot in RAW. Otherwise our cameras are very similar.
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I bought the Xsi and then took it back and got the D90. All I can say is that, although I liked the Xsi, i am super happy with my decision to get the D90. I can't think of a better balance of quality and price. I shot my first wedding this weekend and the pictures were phenomenal. Good luck.
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I am looking to buy my first camera in 7 years. I too am looking for something a little more portable than a DSLR. But I want a camera that effortlessly takes great pics. I am torn between the new Panasonic ZS20 and the Panasonic DMC LX5. If anyone could give a good compare contrast I would be glad to listen. Thanks
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I have upgraded my S90 to the new S120. I have used my S90 extensively as a second camera for traveling and decided to upgrade to the S120. I like the new camera size being smaller and the touch screen. Overall the S120 has a lot of new features which I haven't particularly used. The only gripe that I have is the image quality of the S120 is not as good as the S90. I taken alot of pictures with both and the S90"s pictures are sharper. It might not mean much to most people but I like my pictures razor sharp. My S90 is sharper than my 2 DSLR. Just my opinion.
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I cannot offer a nikon/canon comparison however I upgraded from a S90 to the S120 and am VERY VERY impressed. Amazingly fast user interface, bright rear screen and long battery life are some of the high points. Low light performance is AMAZING compared to my S90. The difference is almost like the change from T2I to 6D full frame in my canon SLR! The bad? Still no RAW converters out there, not even DXO though they report one coming later this month.
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As other have found though the S90's f/2 is only at the widest setting and the G11 is brigher at full zoom and the zoom is longer. So there are a few tradeoffs with the lenses. I'm actually in the same boat I got the G11, but fell in love with the s90 so I got that as well to replace my SD20 pocket camera. Sorry I have not had them long enough or shot enough pictures to give any real comparison. Coming from the SD20 I have a lot of catching up to do on the cameras and the software. I will say I think the rear dial on the s90 and G11 are too easy to rotate, I like the rear dial on the Canon SLRs, these little ones feel cheap and really are not the break through they represented for the SLRs. The s90 control ring on the lens seems very nice, but if it was all metal it would feel much nicer; still that feature is going to work well. I already put an egrips pad on the front of the s90 and a couple other carefully placed so I can hold onto the camera. First pocket camera I've put the hand-strap on as well (very nice one is supplied with camera). They should have included a slim slip case for the camera. I agree the Articulating LCD is a very nice feature and one of the main reasons I'll hold onto the G11, I know the new screens are better but often I'm shooting blind with my SD20. Coming from SLRs still nothing beats a great view finder or angle finder, but the articulating LCD can be very very handy. Now I have two cameras to learn (well actually 3 I replaced my film SLR with a digital as well), it maybe the G11 won't get a lot of use as the s90 will almost certainly be my pocket camera. Still It will be nice to have and after learning to operate these new digitals it should not be to hard to switch between the s90 and the G11.
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I have three kids and I too choose my camera based on if I can capture my kids's spontaneous smiles. All the P&S; cameras have delays. To capture the flying moments, you'll need to anticipate the moments and pre-focus. If you do it, I don't think S95 and LX5 has much difference in taking the first shoot. The difference is in taking the subsequent shoots. LX5 has a burst rate of 2.5 shoots/sec and S95 0.9/sec. It's a huge difference! If size is not a matter for you, LX5 will allow you to capture more precious moments than S95 would.
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I keep thinking the price will drop on the D90, just like the Canon did. Canon 50D doesn't offer the video recording does it? My worse fear is always buying a portable item at this price point, losing or dropping it. There is a certain amount of loss I can afford.I am not waiting too much longer to buy, the video option is weighing less on my mind since I just bought the wife a Panasonic Lumix (Tz50?) for quick pics. It was a HD video capture option, much better than the D90's, higher resolution, and the ability to zoom while recording. Cheap at $237.
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The low light performance of the s90 is astonishing. The s90 has a more versatile tele lens than the LX3. You can get a canon s90 for $380 or so now. I paid $440 in October 2009 just so I could get my hands on one. I love it so much. If the house were burning down, I'd grab it first. It is by far the most fun and versatile camera I've had.
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These two cameras are both good at what they do but are different in the needs they are designed to address. Your needs (atleast mine) would direct me towards one or the other. You say absolutely nothing about your needs or intended uses so there little else I could add. The zoom range, video resulotion, flexibility, and size differetiate the two. The S95 has a marginal image quality and low light advantage at the expense of lower video resolution and a much shorter telephoto.
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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'd get a Canon SD870 over the LX2 any day. As for the G9, I think it's a great camera, but I like a wider lens, which the SD870 has. Plus, the SD870 is much smaller and it looks as if you want something that is portable. I'd say keep the D40 and also get an SD870. You'll have a DSLR for when you need one a compact that takes great pics and fits in your pocket. I've never used the Leica so I can't comment on that.
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I agree with the Nikon choice - feels natural in my hand too. From what I've read, you really can't go wrong with a Canon or Nikon - it depends on which feels best. If you do go Nikon, however, I would suggest you also consider the D40 (which I bought as a first time DSLR). I doubt that you'll miss the extra mega pixels, and the $100 you save over D40x could be used toward better lenses, which you will definitely notice. Once you go with an SLR, you may quickly realize that the quality of photos you create depends on 1) your ability, 2) the lens quality, and 3) the camera body.
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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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Did any of you read this review? http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtmlD5000 seems to be an easy pick. I am now tossing my coin between D90 and D5000.