Panasonic Lumix DMC-fs15 versus fs25: Does any know if there are differences between the Lumix dmc-fs15 and the fs25 other than the price and lcd screen size
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According to my research there aren't very many differences between the 2 models, which is a bit confusing as to why there are 2 models that are so closely designed but I am just a consumer, what do I know. It appears from my side-to-side comparison that the main differences are going to be: *A little better flash for the FS25 *Faster and 1 more shot for the Continuous shot bursts *A more in depth metering sensor for the FS25 offering more detection points *The 25 weighs a bit more and has a slightly larger LCD (2.7 vs 3.0inches) And the FS25 of course costs approximately $20-50 more than the FS15 The largest difference to me is the design of the body, I really love the little hand grip that is molded into the front of the FS25 body, to me that makes a big difference when taking one handed shots, as I often do. Other than that everything is exactly identical between the 2 I would spend the extra $20 myself but that is just me Hope that helps Happy Hunting
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Here is a nice review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 on youtube by cameralabs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g4icsP8kRE
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This will help you Frank: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_G6/verdict.shtmlGo for the G6. It's a great camera.
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I chose the Olympus 25 mm over the LUMIX 20 mm because of focal length, just a little more flexibility, and price. Difference in speed was inconsequential.
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Can you explain the difference in the following 3 Panasonic Camcorders:HDC-TM90KHDC-TM700HDC-HS700I REALLY need to buy a good camcorder (under about $700) to take video of my son's lacrosse games for college recruiters. THANK YOU!!
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Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or maybe even a bit smaller. I wish it were cheaper !!! :-). Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or... » Read More Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or maybe even a bit smaller. I wish it were cheaper !!! :-). « Show Less
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Wow, thanks David!That was an incredibly informative post, and I'm sure others will benefit from it as well. Based on what you said, and pending reviews of course, I'm going for the M300. Low light performance is important, but the sony would have to take extremely better video in low light to be $120 better. The other sony features aren't all that important to me, though I am glad to see them finally move to sdhc. I have several of those on hand already.So it looks like the M300 for me unless it tanks in reviews, which I don't see happening.Thanks again David!
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Not sure, the manual can be found here : http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCFH25.PDFIn general though I would not recommend this camera, bought it for the girlfriend, it just doesnt take very good pictures at all, my older canon power shot does better.
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I want to buy either the Lumix F35 or Canon 20-IS and have been reading the reviews. For the moment I am favoring the Lumiz on the weight difference but have one question which I cannor find information about. In the movie modes can you use the zoom features. I know some of the lower end cameras with less feature lock the zoom when taking movies. The Lumix site you give saws "many" of the features are available in the movie mode but does not specify the "zoom".
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To whom it may concern,On Google type DMC-ZS8 to get the characteristics, then do the same with DMC-ZS25. According to me, the best camera built by Panasonic was DMC-TZ5.A. du Mont, Montréal
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I simply own the Lumix DMC-ZS30 and have sold an extra of the pack in discussion, so I might not be the best person to ask. However, according to Panasonic's website, the ZS19 uses a different model battery than the ZS30 (DMW-BCG10 versus the DMW-BCM13E).
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blanchedebeaulieu, The FH20 is a much newer camera with more developed technology. The number of megapixels has little to do with the quality of the camera or the pictures from the camera. The size (and quality) of the sensor are far more important and I believe each of these cameras has the same sensor. With the FH20 you'd be getting a newer camera, with greater zoom, new instead of refurbished and for less money. While I think each of the cameras would prove satisfactory to you, I don't think there is really any doubt- go with the FH20. Also, I haven't read anywhere of anyone complaining about a Panasonic lens, whether it's licensed from Leica or not. I'd put more faith in the Amazon guarantee and Panasonic warranty than the label on the lens (For what it's worth, I often buy refurbished- computers, ipods, ipod speakers- and the only time I've had a problem was with a refurbished camera. Sure, it's a small sample size, but I wouldn't recommend refurbished in this category). Hope my experience helps you.
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I joined Club Panasonic when I purchased one of my Panasonic cameras. I got an e-mail from them yesterday offering the DMC-G2K Body Only for $350. They had 3 other options: a G2K with an H_FS014045 14-45 lens for $600 and a G2K with either the 20mm or 14mm "pancake' lens for $650. This offer was directly from Panasonic for Club Panasonic users.
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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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The FZ28 is a really nice camera -- arguably slightly better than the Canon on image quality and IS and almost certainly better on the UI, where Canon just does a terrible job in some ways. (Who came up with the rotating wheel on the SX10? It drives me crazy every time I have to use it.)The make-or-break feature for me, though, and the reason I went with the Canon, is that the Lumix lacks a hotshoe for external flash. A good off-camera flash gives you so much more versatility in what, when, and how you shoot.
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I currently own the FZ35, last week I received the FZ100 and within two days sent it back..yesterday, I received the FZ40 and have spend some time compairing the pictures side by side and I have to say the FZ40 is better..the pictures are more sharper and detail is very good. I enjoy the 3" screen and the video is excellent. Since I take mostly pictures of my dogs, this camera responds very well..Hope this helps
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This is my second Lumix and I only used it for a short while and gave it to my granddaughter. I think I had the same thing happen and fixed the flash part by playing around on the menu settings. When I got my first Panasonic about 3 years ago it was highly rated for taking fast in low lighting. I drop my small cameras alot and that took it's toll. That's why I won't pay over $150 for a camera and besides they change technology so fast. But I was disappointed in this camera because the focus is off in some of the shots. So I read new reviews and bought a Canon Power Shot ELPH340 HS this time. I am happier with the Canon but did pay more. Lee