which one? Canon PowerShot S95 vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10.1: Any suggestions on which one to go with from the two?
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Without a doubt the Panasonic is a better deal and camera for the money ,I have both the G12 and the LX5 and the Panasonic wins hands down in almost all aspects. Just My op of course.
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Firstly, congratulations! And my opinion: (1) If you want to take videos (and I am sure you will with the new baby), S95 can not change zoom and focus while shooting a video. To me, this is a very big turn off. (2) Optics (lens) on LX5 seems to be better. It takes in more light and that gives LX5 some advantage in terms of indoor/low light shooting. (3) Both cameras take great pictures but S95 JPEG images seem a little sharper. (4) LX5 has a ton of manual controls, which may be a good way to learn a lot about photography. (5) Automatic mode on both cameras are excellent. (6) S95 is noticeably smaller and more difficult to hold and control for bigger hands. (7) S95 has an automatic lens cover, while LX5 has a lens cap, which must be taken off manually before shooting a photo. Personally, I would go for LX5 because of #1 above, but it may not be such a big deal for you. Hope this helps.
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i think s95 is compelling if u want better pictures and control. since s95 has the bigger sensor (better pictures) and the PASM (better control).but really, the 4000 is a true P&S; wif some kick-ass hardware baked in.
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Canon S95:3.93 x 2.30 x 1.16"170gPanasonic LX5:4.32 x 2.58 x 1.69"233gSo the LX5 is about 3/8" wider, 1/4" taller, and 1/2" thicker it would appear. It also weighs 63 more grams. If picture quality is your #1 concern, I don't think you can go wrong with either one. The compact size was very important to me though, so I got the S95.
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I purchased this week and was dissapointed by a Panasonic ZS10 and was also searching for a replacement. You might like this website as a comparison of features. For the more common photos (birthday, parade, sports) it looks like the Elph 500 is the winner. Choose the SX230 if you travel on a regular basis and take mostly outdoor and daytime photos. The GPS feature and high zoom capability will help with those far away pics taken in nature (mountains, pyramids, etc). http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-ELPH-500HS-vs-Canon-SX230-HS
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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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Hi Heirloom Tomato,Thanks for sharing your experience with the Canon Powershot S90 camera with me. I haven't bought any camera yet so now it will be easier to make that decision.Thanks,Isabel
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This will help you Frank: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_G6/verdict.shtml Go for the G6. It's a great camera.
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I have the Nikon S8100 and tested it against the Canon S95 and Canon SX210. Overall I like the Nikon the best based on very good photos, great 300mm zoom, terrific indoor (on Party/Indoor mode), and ease of operation. For 5x7 prints or posting photos to Internet the cameras were all comparable. However, when really zooming in on my 27" monitor you can see the qualitative difference. The Nikon S95 simply gets sharper colors perhaps due to its lens and larger sensors. The SX210 and S8100 took similar photos. If I sifted through many comparison shots really zooming in I'd say the SX210 was, at times, just a hair sharper than the S8100. Having said that I like the overall results from the S8100 based on its superior indoor results, bigger and easier to use controls and overall simplicity of use. However, if you are comfortable with the controls of the S95 the SX210 has similar menu options.
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Thanks Technology Guy...I have one more question since you guys know what you are talking about. I was just reading a lot of great reviews about the Canon PowerShot S90, it sells for the same price of the new Sony so price wouldn't be an issue. I'm just wondering from the Sony HX5V or the Canon PowerShot which one will be a better buy.
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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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S95 is for serious and budding photographers--people who spend time tweaking images in a good photo program. It has has better lens with wider aperture (for great low-light shots) and is a "faster" camera. The SX230 was Canon's first serious shot at all the smartphone photographers (who don't have an optical telephoto lens).
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I just read your posting and it has been a month since you put it up so I don't know if your still interested in a comparison, so I will keep it brief. I got the X100 in July and the S95 a year ago but by coincidence I just took some test shots in the back yard this morning to compare the two as I will be using both at a BBQ on Sunday. The S95 looks good until you see it next to the x100. The X100 is the first digital camera I have owned where the photos look a bit more real than the other digital cameras I have used. I also have a Nikon D7000 and did some test shots while on vacation using it and the Nikon 12-24mm lens ( set at 23mm) and the X100 looks better, sharper than the $1000 Nikon12-24 lens. There are some down sides as is mentioned on many websites, but you can get used to them, or at least I did. On the video, I like the S95 by far as it is easier to get usable footage. The X100 is sharper and cleaner by a little bit, but the focus is not as good as the S95. The X100 is a great camera for what it is, and I really like mine.
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I was in the same dilemma when these two products were announced. In the end I bought both and tried out... and finally returned the 4500 and kept the S95. I really liked the better PQ, wider lens, more powerful flash, and better low light performance of S95 over 4500.
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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 actually ended up w/ Pana ZS1. Got a deal from Costco and felt it suited me fine because I don't ever use the video. I like it better than Canon so far because I don't have to adjust it all the time for a decent shot.
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I am in the same boat, I loved my Powershot but ... I am trying NOT to buy a Canon because of terrible Customer Service I received when it got damp and the lens gasket dropped off. But my Coolpix takes awful pictures 80% of the time. I thought it was me but have since found out it's the camera. I will now look at the Lumix since my nephew also recommended it. Thanks