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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Wow, this is a close call, S95 vs. LX5. Your right about the tads. I'm under the impression that the LX5 might work a little better for a MAC user, it's built in software works with iPhoto, iMove & QuickTime. Also, I kind of like the retro-russian look of the LX5.
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The Stylus is made by Olympus, not Canon. Olympus uses the XD cards (smaller). Canon uses the regular SD cards like the Panasonic.
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I am looking to buy my first camera in 7 years. I too am looking for something a little more portable than a DSLR. But I want a camera that effortlessly takes great pics. I am torn between the new Panasonic ZS20 and the Panasonic DMC LX5. If anyone could give a good compare contrast I would be glad to listen. Thanks
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well, the TZ3 is more for outdoor/good light photos.... its bad for low-light(because the flash is weak, and the anti-noise algorithm employed by the processor for high-ISO blurs out fine detail)..... consider your priorities.... zoom, type of surrounding for shooting, size, price...
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Compared to my E-620 the OM-D E-M5 is significantly better. The one thing I hated about my E-620 was slow low-light autofocus. The E-M5 with M.ZUIKO 12 - 40mm f2.8 is lightning fast in comparison. I have the MMF-3 four thirds to micro four thirds adapter which allows me to use my existing Olympus four thirds 14 - 54mm f2.8-3.5 lens from my E-620. It works but that lens on the E-M5 is much slower to focus, but in my case it doesn't make sense to use that lens on the E-M5 as I have the micro four thirds 12 - 40mm f2.8.
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I owned the LX3 and loved it! Took it to the UK and it took outstanding photos that I eventually published in a Shutterfly book. I was able to blow up portions of pictures and the resolution was still beautiful. Then my son wanted to trade me mine for his because he wanted the RAW capability of the camera. I missed it. Just recently ordered the LX5 after returning the G12. I take a lot of photos of grandchildren and the G12 was so-o-o slow and sluggish that I lost a lot of photos. Can't wait to see what the LX5 will do!
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At $399, the E-PL1 is one of the best buys around. I shoot Nikon full frame cameras and I carry an E-PL1 with me when I need to go light. I've never been disappointed with the quality from the Oly so long as I recognize its limitations. It isn't a DSLR and never will be, but it produces imagery far better than any of the Point and Shoots I've owned, including the coveted Panasonic LX-5 (Leica DeLux D-5)/
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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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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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Check out reviews and sample photos/videos of the sx200, zs3 and tz5 at cameralabs online. The zs3 is worth the difference in price over the sx200 and tz5 due to better lens, image quality, video compression and the Venus HD processor built into it. The zs3 is also smaller, lighter and has longer battery life than the sx200 and tz5. Search youtube for "zs3" or "tz7" (as it is known in europe) and you'll find a lot of sample video showing what can be done with it. Oh, and search youtube for "tz7 night restaurant" for a very well done commercial quality video done on a tz7/zs3. The video capability of the zs3 is amazing. Check out reviews and sample photos/videos of the sx200, zs3 and tz5 at cameralabs online. The zs3 is worth the difference in price over the sx200 and tz5 due to better lens, image quality, video compression and the Venus HD processor built into it. The zs3 is also smaller, lighter and has longer battery life than the sx200 and tz5. Search youtube for "zs3" or "tz7" (as it is known in europe) and you'll find a lot of sample video showing what can be done with it. Oh, and search youtube for "tz7 night restaurant" for a very well done commercial quality video... » Read More Check out reviews and sample photos/videos of the sx200, zs3 and tz5 at cameralabs online. The zs3 is worth the difference in price over the sx200 and tz5 due to better lens, image quality, video compression and the Venus HD processor built into it. The zs3 is also smaller, lighter and has longer battery life than the sx200 and tz5. Search youtube for "zs3" or "tz7" (as it is known in europe) and you'll find a lot of sample video showing what can be done with it. Oh, and search youtube for "tz7 night restaurant" for a very well done commercial quality video done on a tz7/zs3. The video capability of the zs3 is amazing. « Show Less
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I'm a bit of a lens snob too, being a contax shooter. I bought the Lumix fz50 for my wife and it arrived yesterday, and let me tell you, it is fantastic; best digital camera I've ever held. We considered the nikon d80, but my wife preferred the LCD preview on the Lumix, and although it is easy to use, the manual options are versatile. FZ50 is not lighter than the nikon, but on the other hand, it has a 420mm Leica lens, so it does the job of two lenses. The price is incredibly low, I think because once you get out of the 300 dollar range, people think they need skip over to a DSLR. They're wrong! Lumix provides all you need with a Leica lens.
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The Canon is a bit smaller, it can get a little closer in macro mode, and you can zoom (so-so focus) in movie mode. Those are the only advantages that I'm aware of for the Canon SD800/850. None of these issues were significant enough to stop me from switching. The TZ3 has a bunch of benefits above and beyond the Canon. I have owned 3 Canon SD's (110, 210, 400) and the next feature I wanted was zoom, but I didn't want to give up size. The Lumix is has a 10x zoom and is only a little bit larger. It is still small enough to carry in my pocket. (I carry it with me all the time.) The zoom is fantastic. The Optical Image Stabilization is excellent. The screen is big and has a super bright mode for bright daylight situations. The movie mode, macro mode, the wide angle, and the battery are all great. I can't say enough about this camera.
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Yes, I believe the Lumix DMC-TZ1 will zoom while shooting video. It's a good camera, just not as many megapixels as the TZ3, larger, and uses a lens cap- it's biggest disadvantage.
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Ok. I ended up trying both Canon SX200 and Panasonic ZS1. I didn't get the ZS3 because the price is much more for functions that aren't important to me. I decided that I am still better off with a point and shoot so I returned SX200 and kept ZS1. Although some of the shots came out great from the SX200 after doing some manual adjusting, I can't afford to take that much time for every shot on my trips. The auto function of Canon is very poor and that makes it rather inconvenient. ZS1 quality is similar but easier to use when there isn't enough time to take pictures. I like it so far.
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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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Optically this Olympus is a little better than the Lumix. I have observed that Lumix lenses make a faint fluttering noise when mounted on Olympus bodies. My understanding is that this has to do with the way Olynpus and Panasonic have implemented 'live view.' By the way, I also think that the Olympis looks more retro and is more in alignment with the styling of your E-M10. Hope this helps. Cheers.