pan lum FS15, Sony DSC-W220, or Canon SD1200, which is a better pocket size point and shoot??? Can't decide between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, Sony DSC W-220L, or Canon SD1200IS. Any advice? It is for a 25 yr. oldguy who needs one that fits in his pocket to use for random photo's of friends, or traveling... or squash matches, baseball games... don't like that the Sony has the pro duo memory card....help please! pan lum FS15, Sony DSC-W220, or Canon SD1200, which is a better pocket size point and shoot??? Can't decide between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, Sony DSC W-220L, or Canon SD1200IS. Any... » Read More pan lum FS15, Sony DSC-W220, or Canon SD1200, which is a better pocket size point and shoot??? Can't decide between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, Sony DSC W-220L, or Canon SD1200IS. Any advice? It is for a 25 yr. oldguy who needs one that fits in his pocket to use for random photo's of friends, or traveling... or squash matches, baseball games... don't like that the Sony has the pro duo memory card....help please! « Show Less
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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'm also curious about this camera as it compares to the Sony SD1200 and the Sony SD780. Any comments from the group?
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Despite my purchase, I'm the wrong guy to be asking. I'm sure it's a good, versatile camera. But I was deluded as to size. I wanted something that would slip in my pocket -- this is too cumbersome to do so. I am neither recommending nor not recommending. Good luck.
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My boyfriend has the Canon & I just got the Lumix. I prefer the Lumix, it's easier to switch to different light situations because of the dial on the top. But he prefers the Canon because it's slightly smaller & fits in his pocket. I have to admit, his camera is much slimmer, but I still prefer my own.
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Hey Julie- I too had this same question so I went out and purchased the Lumix DMC-TZ5. I found the camera to be very good in the zoom department and video was nice as well. The reason I returned this camera was because of the picture quality. Panasonic seems to me, to have yellow pictures. Even though there is IS, I still had many shots that turned out to be blurry. I owned a Pansasonic in the past and had the same issues on that camera. I now own the Olympus Stylus 1010 for about 2 weeks. I had a mid-size camera for years and loved it but wanted a pocket size camera that would do justice. I am very picky and have bought and returned 4 different point and shoot cameras. The Olympus 1010 is the first camera that I have fell in love with. Very fast, very small, and the image quality is awesome! I have a very difficult shooting base but this camera far exceeds any other camera I have purchased or spent many hours playing with. I am so very satisfied with my purchase and Olympus really has come through with this camera. Hope this helps!
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what i have read is that the olympus is more compact to tote (but not a compact size) than the panasonic. the panasonic has some higher marks than the olympus but averaged out the olympus is the editors choice. the x-d card may be a factor too. no camera is the right choice...but i'm on my way to place an order for the olympus. also, i've owned both brands and have been happy with both. tl
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I bought the standard size to fit my nikon 5100. I googled the size comparison and it states the panasonic is smaller. I am able to fit a standard zoom of 18-55 no problem. If it were me i would go with the standard for the simple fact you will have more room for a zoom if your camera is on the smaller side. Good thing is Amazon will return hassle free if you are not happy with it. As far as apecase goes, its a great bag. Very sturdy and make sure yours comes with a rain cover. Hope this helped somewhat. Happy shooting !!!
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Good to read:http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/124220-canon-powershot-s120-reviewhttp://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Canon-Powershot-S110
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Everyone complains about the "crowded" MPs on a "small" sensor, but can't you just take lower MP pictures and still take advantage of the upgraded features of the SX30IS? That is, you don't have to use ALL 14.1 MPs to take pics. You can scale picture size back in the settings (at least in the older model I have) and get higher "quality" pics (less noise but a smaller picture). I think this is something critics should keep that in mind. A 35X is a great attraction, especially for a sports fanatic like me who takes pics from far away at some events and 720p video is as well. Everyone complains about the "crowded" MPs on a "small" sensor, but can't you just take lower MP pictures and still take advantage of the upgraded features of the SX30IS? That is, you don't have to use ALL 14.1 MPs to take pics. You can scale picture size back in the settings (at least in the older model I have) and get higher "quality" pics (less noise but a smaller picture). I think this is something critics should keep that in mind. A 35X is a great attraction, especially for a sports fanatic like me who takes pics from far away at some events and 720p video... » Read More Everyone complains about the "crowded" MPs on a "small" sensor, but can't you just take lower MP pictures and still take advantage of the upgraded features of the SX30IS? That is, you don't have to use ALL 14.1 MPs to take pics. You can scale picture size back in the settings (at least in the older model I have) and get higher "quality" pics (less noise but a smaller picture). I think this is something critics should keep that in mind. A 35X is a great attraction, especially for a sports fanatic like me who takes pics from far away at some events and 720p video is as well. « Show Less
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I agree with Pishkado, the specs on this camera are everything I have been looking for and more. However, the P80 has not received rave reviews and this may be pushing the pixel-count envelope even more. I have had 3 DSLR's (Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D) and the IQ has been outstanding...but the cost of the bodies and lenses plus the "lug factor" is more than I want to endure now. The superzoom that has my eye right now is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K and I almost pulled the trigger on it when I saw the P90 announcement. I will also wait for the reviews and if they are disappointing, the Lumix will be my choice. I agree with Pishkado, the specs on this camera are everything I have been looking for and more. However, the P80 has not received rave reviews and this may be pushing the pixel-count envelope even more. I have had 3 DSLR's (Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D) and the IQ has been outstanding...but the cost of the bodies and lenses plus the "lug factor" is more than I want to endure now. The superzoom that has my eye right now is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K and I almost pulled the trigger on it when I saw the P90 announcement. I will also wait for the reviews and if they are disappointing,... » Read More I agree with Pishkado, the specs on this camera are everything I have been looking for and more. However, the P80 has not received rave reviews and this may be pushing the pixel-count envelope even more. I have had 3 DSLR's (Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D) and the IQ has been outstanding...but the cost of the bodies and lenses plus the "lug factor" is more than I want to endure now. The superzoom that has my eye right now is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K and I almost pulled the trigger on it when I saw the P90 announcement. I will also wait for the reviews and if they are disappointing, the Lumix will be my choice. « Show Less
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Don't know why anyone would describe the A590IS as bulky.A little thicker than most compacts, but not enough to preventme from carrying it in a jacket pocket.If anything....it's too small. I prefer the super zooms (fuji s700, etc.)But if you are looking for a great compact (with a viewfinder)to carry around in your pocket...this is it.
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To fit into your shirt/jeans pocket I went with the SD 600. I've had it about a month now, great pictures from an extremely small camera. Just what I was looking for when I go somewhere(ballgame, zoo, track) and I have to carry glasses/sunglasses, cell phone and camera. Very small but powerful.
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WOW, seems like you did everything but actually use the cameras...The Panny FZ-50 can't touch the s100fs in image quality, noise, AF speed in low light, shutter lag, etc...I've owned the FZ-30/50 and there is no comparison...The s100fs is a far superior camera if you're actually worried about pictures..Now if your main concern is which is lighter or how much of your old stuff will function with it, then that's another matter...
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I have an SD1000 and just returned from Vegas where I took over 400 pics. Filled a 1G card and still had battery left. I find that the battery lasts longer with the image screen off. Don't know if the 1200 can do this. Cannot see the screen in daylight anyway. The 1200 has a nice viewfinder and the image is bigger than the viewfinder image, a good feature when cropping at home.
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I'm still debating for myself. My paper backlog isn't as big (maybe 5-7 years) and I have very limited space in my apartment (honestly not sure where I'd fit the S1500), so I'm leaning toward the S1300. BUT, if I had as much paper as it sounds like you do and the footprint wasn't an issue, I'd go for the S1500 primarily because of the speed difference, which is huge. Getting Adobe Acrobat (if you don't have it already) is also a big plus. Go to you __ tube and search for ScanSnap S1300 vs S1500. The speed difference will be really clear.
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I suggest that you also think more about the lense than the operating software. The quality of the print is more dependant on the quality of the lense than anything else. The Panny has the Leica lense which is in a whole different class than anything Canon or Sony have. I have a Sony point-and-shoot, and saw some photo's a friend took with the Panasonic. The clarity is just amazing. No number of mega-pixels or fancy software can compensate for an unclear image.I'm buying the Panny.
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I'd advise you to go and try the cameras in a store so that you can compare the size. The SD870 is quite a bit larger than the SD1000 and heavier too. It's pretty small but not as compact as SD1000. I'd have to get a larger handbag to carry the SD870 and I could not carry it in my jeans pocket because it's longer and curved. Silly as it may seem, for me that is a deal breaker. If I have to go to a larger size then I'd rather get an A series camera with Image Stabilization than the SD series...as those are not very much bigger than the SD870. The A series cameras have the flexibility of the AA batteries and also take better pictures in my opinion. According to some reviews that I read on the 870, it does have the IS but since it is such a small camera the IS does not take care of all the blurry shot problems at higher ISOs.
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Oddly enough, I ended up going with neither of these. I compared these to the Sony CX130. Picked them up in the stores and found the image of the Sony to be more brilliant. The Sony form factor was smaller as well which will be good for traveling. Best part is that it's only $350. It uses SD cards (no internal memory), but that didn't bother me since SD cards are so cheap now.