Canon S95 v. Panasonic Lumix LX5: Any suggestion on which one to buy?
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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 have been doing tons of research online regarding both. The SX20 has excellent reviews about its photo quality compared to the Sony HX1. The benefit to the Sony is that it has 1080p compared to 720p on the Canon. If you want 1080p on a Canon, it will cost an extra $200 for the Canon SX1 is. I personally prefer the Lumix (Panasonic) cameras over both. They use Leica lens which is considered the Rolls Royce of camera lenses. I have used Lumix cameras over the years. I suggest you check out the DMC-FZ35. This camera is highly rated by experts and owners. Each of these cameras has pros and cons against each other however it will all depend on what features you are looking for. If you are looking for camera with loads of manual features, great photo quality and good build, go Canon. If you want easier to use with excellent photo quality, go with the Lumix. The one thing that Canon could improve on is their menu. Many owners had made comments that the menu interface on Canon's is not user friendly. Lumix and Sony have easier to navigate menu's.
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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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I agree completely. We have a G-9 and LX-2. I love the interface of the Canon but the images of the Leicasonic are often a little cleaner. The G-10 is not as good as the G-9 IMHO and the LX-3 is a smarter upgrade (they tried for improved images, not pixel count). The paid reviewers generally agree that the LX-3 is better, but things could change in the next iteration. Someone (Steve's?) said that they'd wished Canon had used a sensor like Panasonic did. That would be close to an ideal pocket camera for me.
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I was going to buy this one too, but if the price stays over $400, I'll get the Olympus XZ-1. The main benefit of the S95 for me is price!
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I think I will buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 hybrid camera when more positive reviews are available, probably in April. It has stereo sound recording, usable zoom while taking video and 3" 460K resolution LCD. The only minor drawback with it is it does not support manual mode. There is no RAW mode too at this time, but that's software and they can easily add that later in new firmware. It also costs about $50 more than the SX200. Of course the SX1 IS is better, but that is a different class of camera and too bulky for light traveling.
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I have owned them both. While the Lumix is a bigger camera about 1/2 thicker then the Canon it is an all around better camera in every way. And right now it is cheaper to.
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For alot of folks, it comes down to the option of shooting in RAW. P300 does not shoot RAW, S95 does. Is that worth the extra +$120 (as of 10/11) for the S95? Do you even shoot in RAW? If you even know what RAW is, you should be shooting with your dSLR right now. :)B&H; photo is selling the P300 for $239 through 10-29-11. Seems like a deal too good to pass up. Upgrading my 2+ year old Canon P&S.; Boy...technology moves quickly. I'll upgrade in another 2 years when all of these P&S; cameras shoot near dSLR quality.
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The S5 has better pictures, a better menu and interface, better sensor, bigger LCD and a hotshoe. If battery life amnd weight is a issue but you still want a mega-zoom camera wait for the Powershot SX100 to come out.
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I'd get a Canon SD870 over the LX2 any day. As for the G9, I think it's a great camera, but I like a wider lens, which the SD870 has. Plus, the SD870 is much smaller and it looks as if you want something that is portable. I'd say keep the D40 and also get an SD870. You'll have a DSLR for when you need one a compact that takes great pics and fits in your pocket. I've never used the Leica so I can't comment on that.
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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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Based on brand, i would go for the panasonci lumix... I do not go for sony because they have their own stick which makes their products so pricey. I am gadgetholic owning several cameras, kodak, samsung, canon, and panasonic. I used to prefer kodak for their price and simplicity, and then i found out panasonic although reluctantly since i consider it a little bit pricey. Then earning a little more, I gifted myself with a canon - and my favorite of all.. PANASONIC!!!
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I am also considering this choice and I'm wondering if any s95 owners could answer something for me, does the S95 allow you to use add-on lenses, like telephoto and wide angle lenses, and, if so, are they 52mm lenses or 58mm? And secondly, does the S95 have a manual viewfinder or can you only frame shots using the LCD screen? I am trading up from an old Powershot A70 and I don't want to lose the features that I love so I'm thinking that I need a G12 but I'd rather get an S95 if it has the same features.
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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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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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Brad - I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. Add to for your consideration the Sony HX5 - it's on a par with these two.I looked long and hard at all 3 of these, researching specs and comments, as well as trying them out in camera stores, etc. I finally chose the S8100, although only coming out in September the amount of reviews is sparse - but even compared to the S8000 earlier model the improved S8100 proves to be a great camera. One thing I really like is the heft and feel of the camera, as well as the professional and high quality look and detail of the camera. It's a joy to take photos with this camera. The photos from it are stunning. Brad - I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. Add to for your consideration the Sony HX5 - it's on a par with these two.I looked long and hard at all 3 of these, researching specs and comments, as well as trying them out in camera stores, etc. I finally chose the S8100, although only coming out in September the amount of reviews is sparse - but even compared to the S8000 earlier model the improved S8100 proves to be a great camera. One thing I really like is the heft and feel of the camera, as well as the professional and high quality look and detail of the camera.... » Read More Brad - I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. Add to for your consideration the Sony HX5 - it's on a par with these two.I looked long and hard at all 3 of these, researching specs and comments, as well as trying them out in camera stores, etc. I finally chose the S8100, although only coming out in September the amount of reviews is sparse - but even compared to the S8000 earlier model the improved S8100 proves to be a great camera. One thing I really like is the heft and feel of the camera, as well as the professional and high quality look and detail of the camera. It's a joy to take photos with this camera. The photos from it are stunning. « Show Less
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Like the S90, it's decent at wide angle. At 24mm, it supports a maximum aperture of f/1.8 (so a little better). Plus, the newer processor will help reduce noise at higher ISO settings (again, a little better).For low light photography, you might look at a camera with a larger sensor like the Sony RX100 or RX100 II. I'd also look at the Panasonic LX7 if you need decent low light performance throughout the zoom range.