Hey, I am a novice to the digital camera world and was wondering what a decent camera with the most features is for less than 300. Well I found from the forums that the Panasonic DMC-TZ5S is a great bang for your book. I particularly like the 10x zoom and it reasonably small correct? Anyways I was wondering what else is there to look for in a camera? Does anyone recommend the Panasonic DMC-TZ5S? Or will any cannon power shot be better? I heard the lenses suck on the power shot when compared to the canon? Thanks for the help guys!
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Do you really need 10x zoom? I have a Lumix FZ8 (12x optical zoom) and Lumix LZ8 (5x optical zoom) and rarely find myself using beyond 4x zoom or so.
If you really want the 10x zoom for shooting sports events or other long-range things, then the TZ5 is a good option. If you don't need that much zoom, though, you can save a lot of money (50%) by getting the Lumix LZ8 which has just about everything the TZ5 offers, plus a full manual exposure mode and the ability to use AA rechargeables. This is very convenient when you're on the go and you run out of battery, since you can just stop at any convenience store and grab another set of AAs. The Lumix FX37 is another good choice if you want a small package and don't need the full manual mode. If you want a long zoom with a full manual mode, then the Lumix FZ8, FZ18, and FZ28 are good bets.
I highly recommend the Lumix line of compact cameras. They offer more features than other brands at very competitive prices, and image quality is also very good as long as you don't go over ISO 400 or so (but most compact cameras have this problem with high ISO shooting).
If you really want the 10x zoom for shooting sports events or other long-range things, then the TZ5 is a good option. If you don't need that much zoom, though, you can save a lot of money (50%) by getting the Lumix LZ8 which has just about everything the TZ5 offers, plus a full manual exposure mode and the ability to use AA rechargeables. This is very convenient when you're on the go and you run out of battery, since you can just stop at any convenience store and grab another set of AAs. The Lumix FX37 is another good choice if you want a small package and don't need the full manual mode. If you want a long zoom with a full manual mode, then the Lumix FZ8, FZ18, and FZ28 are good bets.
I highly recommend the Lumix line of compact cameras. They offer more features than other brands at very competitive prices, and image quality is also very good as long as you don't go over ISO 400 or so (but most compact cameras have this problem with high ISO shooting).
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From what I read the TZ5 has image quality problems with indoor shots. Plus it lacks AA capability. Enough to make me look elsewhere, though it does seem to have quality optics (for the price), can record hi-def video, and has an all metal case (niiice).
I believe a Canon would be more indoor friendly, in general. But I'm no guru.
I believe a Canon would be more indoor friendly, in general. But I'm no guru.
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