lumix tz5 vs. olympus stylus 1010 anyone have info on comparing lumix tz5 with olympus stylus 1010??
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andrew-thanks for the info.i have a stylus 810 and was looking to upgrade.overall i like the 810, but i want a camera with more optical zoom. one complaint i have with the stylus 810 is lag time - startup, btn shots, flash recharge, etc.any similar issues with the 1010?i have not yet purchased a camera, and will take a look at the stylus 1010 again!
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I think you should get the Panasonic TZ5 (or TZ4 if you don't care about HD video). The TZ's will jump to an Optical 16.7x@ 3MEGAPIXELS, and will be in the $200- 230 area vs. the much more expensive 12x...I have both the TZ5 and SX110. They are both GREAT cameras. The TZ5 is lighter and smaller, and you can take video with optical vs digital zoom (clearer video). I bought the SX 110 , because there is a CHDK modification available for it (Google CHDK). You can do timelapse, RAW format, extend the shutter speed to 64 seconds....but if you are using the camera for the day, I would go with the TZ4 or 5, but you better hurry- all of these cameras are discontinued!
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Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should consider upgrading. Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should... » Read More Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should consider upgrading. « Show Less
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The Olympus stylus 1010 has been great for me. I take intra oral photos in the super Macro mode. The pictures are distortion free as long as the light is adequate. Without flash the use of a very portable fluorescent light has solved the problem of auto focus. A limitation is the xD card. I am looking for similar camera with SD cards that is usable with the new eyeFi cards that automatically and wirelessly post your photos to the computer. Until then I am happy with my Stylus 1010 (and maybe the upgrade 12mp stylus 7000).
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Hi there, I have had no experience with the Panasonic camera, but I will say I do like my Olympus Stylus. I find it very easy to use and with enough options for taking pictures I can do most everything I need. I find it very simple to download pictures and have found they are great quality. Would I buy this camera again, most definitely!!! Only thing I would like to have had was the ability of wireless download or sharing, but for the price and quality I like this.
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I haven't compare it but I have a friend that owns a Lumix, I might do the test. Let you know.
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I have had two lumix zs8 cameras and both had the same issue within less than 5 months! Lovw everything else about the camera...
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While both of these are so called "bridge" cameras the Olympus SP-100 has one huge advantage over *all* other cameras in the class including the Fuji FinePix S1. The Dot Sight. At high zooms it is very difficult to frame the subject with any other camera. This can be very very frustrating. The Dot Sight eliminates that frustration. Once you are familiar with it you just put the illuminated reticle on the subject while keeping both eyes open. This makes tracking moving subjects very easy and intuitive. I just works better than any other camera. Otherwise the photos and everything else are pretty equal across the entire class.
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I went to the camera store today to compare these two cameras and came away with a definite lean toward the FZ18 vs the TZ3. The three big negative factors for the TZ were: 1. There was significant color blurring (red text on white background) when magnifying comparable shots (the FZ was clean); the compression noise was also significantly higher on the TZ3. 2. The image stabilization on the TZ3 at 12X zoom was WAY inferior to the FZ18 at 18X. I had a LOT of trouble getting one clear shot out of 10 tries at 12X with the TZ3, while the FZ18 gave perfect 18X images 9 out of 10 times. I don't know why this might be, and I checked all the settings on both cameras to be sure I wasn't comparing apples to oranges, but these results are real. 3. The TZ3 does not have a viewfinder and I have found that in bright sunlight outdoors a viewfinder is a huge plus. All this said, the TZ3 is still a nice camera for the size - it is pocketable (in baggy pants) while the FZ18 is not. -- Just my 2 cents. _eric
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I wasn't familiar with the Stylus 300 and had to look up. I would say that they are not comparable. Even though the XZ-10 is the lower-end version of the XZ-2 model, it is classed as an "enthusiast" camera. It is more expensive than a fairly simple point-and-shoot camera such as the Stylus 300 because you're paying for a much better lens and a lot more functionality. The thing to consider is that to make use of these additional functions and features, it may require a significant learning curve. If you're not prepared to spend the time and effort, this can be information overload and leave you frustrated. While you can set the XZ-10 in its iAuto mode and let the camera do almost all of the work, well, then you're just wasting your money. Do some more research on whether an "enthusiast" camera is right for you or whether you're better off getting something more mainstream (and cheaper).
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Thanks for the replies. After playing around with the TS2 for a few weeks I decided to exchange it for a Lumix DMC-ZS7. It's not rugged but it's a great camera. Thanks again.
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DO NOT BY THE FUJIFILM!! I did and it's ABSOLUTE CRAP. I get better photos from my old Fujifilm A500, the point & shoot Fuji A500 takes better photos. Light/color and White Balance are crap in the S1000fd. I take photos for my Etsy shop with my Fuji A5oo, it surpasses the S1000fd, which is quite surprising!
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http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_tz20_review/product_images/
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Just got D- Lux5 used, from Leica blog it is considered better camera. Better pic quality etc. Considered a magic camera by some. Don't upgrade firmware to version 2. Many feel the version 1 is better. Google to read threads.
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I am not sure. I am not familiar with the Olympus Stylus 820. I think a camera website can better advise you like B and H, or Adorama. Any luck from the Olympus website?
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D10 all the way. Its stats are similar to the Olympus with it taking better pictures. I have heard good things about the Lumix, but it is only Wp to 10 feet.
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I am partial to Canon and am excited to see they are introducing a model in the rugged, waterproof class. I previously used the first generation waterproof Olympus Stylus and after it broke moved to the Pentax Optio W series. It has been a good camera as far as durability, but it just doesn't produce photos like our Canon Powershot SD1000. As far as the post question, I can't wait to see some product reviews/comparisons. Based on my previous experience with the Stylus line, I am ruling out the Olympus. Although right now I am leaning towards the Canon based on previous experience with their products and superior photos. However, the Panasonic offering higher video quality in HD format is enticing.