How good are Fuji's F40fd and F50fd?

[996GT2]

The F40fd is an 8 MP replacement for the F20 series, so it's more of an entry level camera. Still has a SuperCCD though.

The F50fd is supposedly the replacement for the F31fd, but it's packing 12 MP into a similar sensor size, which to me signals poor high ISO performance.

Are either one of these cameras any good? I might be picking up a P&S soon since my EOS 40D is too big and heavy to carry around all the time...so it's either one of these or a Panny LZ series.

 

[ElFenix]

f40 has a good rep, the f50 not so good

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

F50 compensates (tries to, anyway) by having image stabilization, whereas F40 does not.

I thought you already had a Panny?

Oh, and the Fuji's don't have full manual controls. I figure that's something you'd want...

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
F50 compensates (tries to, anyway) by having image stabilization, whereas F40 does not.

I thought you already had a Panny?

Oh, and the Fuji's don't have full manual controls. I figure that's something you'd want...

I had an LZ8 but sold it when I got my 40D. Now I'm thinking I might want another P&S since the 40D isn't exactly something you can just carry everywhere.

 

[andylawcc]

i have a F50fd but haven't been using it to the fullest since I got my first DSLR.

Here are some test shot i just took in my office.

http://picasaweb.google.com/andylawcc/FujiF50fd#

All in Auto mode, with no flash, except the last two (the one with Kung Fu Panda, and the one with a fuzzy white dog)