The Panasonic vs. The Lecia: Can anyone tell me the exact difference, in detail, between the Panasonci and the Leica cameras.
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You pay extra for the BIG RED BALL on the camera. The software is more complete (if you have photoshop or something like it who cares) The Leica is made by Panasonic under an agreement that includes lens and electronics sharing. Big red stickers are availible at Staples for $1.50 per hundred. Nuff said, the Panasonic is the way to go. Ever notice how hard it is to find anything about the LUMIX cameras in the photo mags? Leica won't allow it.
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the hex-5TL is way smaller than Leica M-series & does not have the fragility 0f a leica. What other option would you go for/want?leitz
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Thanks again. I'll be deciding by the end of the week, because I'll have to return the Canon by Saturday! Another thing re: the Panasonic is that you can attach certain lenses to it to extend the zoom and possibly some other stuff. I like that Idea. I love cameras with big wide lenses on them!Take care, and thanks for your thoughts.
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Biggest difference between these 3 cameras is: F2.8 fixed aperture at 600m. The other 2 would be sitting around f6.3, which bumps the ISO up way high resulting in noisy pictures.In addition, I believed the Leica optic used in Fz-200 is superior to the optics of the other cameras.The lens is very sharp through the entire zoom range, even at 600mm wide open f2.8.
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Without any hesitation but with some more money on the table, my pick is the Leica. Colors are way superior and more pleasing than the Canon.
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I read a review at one of the camera review sites, sorry I can't remember which one, that compared the shutter lag times of the two cameras. The Canon had a shorter lag time than the Panasonic in their findings.
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From what I've found the V-LUX is based on the FZ50 so they're essentially the exact same camera - right down to the weight even. I believe the main difference is in noise reduction - not the lens. You can compare the cameras side-by-side here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=leica_vlux1%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz50&show;=allThere's also some helpful image comparisons for the V-LUX at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0107.htmland the FZ50 at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0606.htmlPersonally, I think the Leica uses a better noise reduction algorithm and produces a better image but the difference is so minor I'm not certain that it's worth paying nearly twice as much for. From what I've found the V-LUX is based on the FZ50 so they're essentially the exact same camera - right down to the weight even. I believe the main difference is in noise reduction - not the lens. You can compare the cameras side-by-side here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=leica_vlux1%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz50&show;=allThere's also some helpful image comparisons for the V-LUX at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0107.htmland the FZ50 at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0606.htmlPersonally, I... » Read More From what I've found the V-LUX is based on the FZ50 so they're essentially the exact same camera - right down to the weight even. I believe the main difference is in noise reduction - not the lens. You can compare the cameras side-by-side here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=leica_vlux1%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz50&show;=allThere's also some helpful image comparisons for the V-LUX at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0107.htmland the FZ50 at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0606.htmlPersonally, I think the Leica uses a better noise reduction algorithm and produces a better image but the difference is so minor I'm not certain that it's worth paying nearly twice as much for. « Show Less
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If you have 2 choices, then you must go and try both cameras and try to choose by what you feel. I have the Canon, its my 3rd G series (had the 9 and 11, among 6 or 7 other cameras) and overall its an amazing camera, really. Very VERY quick, with is something that can really make a differnece when hunting for that special pic. Nothing to envy in luminosity to the best reflex out there, it takes pictures with low light that are incredible for the size and price of this machine. And my favourite! the slow motion video recorder, great adition and lots of fun there. The wifi? never used it, yet!
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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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Hello,I am the proud owner of the HMC40 and love the video quality I get from it. I rarely take stills with it because I also own a Canon 7D DSLR and can say I am very pleased with the quality i get from it as well. Because the stills with the Panasonic are sub-par is the reason I don't use it for stills.
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Hello Mario,In my opinion the Leica would have better image quality but the X20 is a slightly faster in focusing. The Leica has a 1.4 at 24mm, which is quite nice for shooting in museums and such. I use a D-Lux 6 and am quite happy with it, as a pocket camera. After all people really like a Leica. Regards,RoozbehOC camera
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It's pretty fast .I am not a camera dealer or equipment wonk .If anyone wants to send me one of each of the cameras you listed I would be happy to test and compare .Although to do a complete test we should include the Leica M-E. You should get the optional veiwfinder and as many batteries as possible I have four and that is not enough .
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My guess it is because the 200 has a Leica lens. Actually I believe that the Leica lens is much better than the one in the 270 but I enjoy having the 60 x optical zoom. I have an older Panasonic with the Leica lens and I believe the pictures are much sharper. If you don't need the distance, I would choose the 200 for its better lens and clarity.
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I was also deciding on these 2 cameras as a gift for my parents and ended up going with the A570. Another difference I saw with the A570 was the Face Detection feature and the improved Red-Eye Correction - I don't remember seeing those 2 features on the A710. In addition to that, my final deciding factor was the fact that the A570 is a newer model in the Powershot series.If you haven't already, I recommend watching the interactive video on the A570 - it will highlight some of the features I mentioned and is helpful especially if you're not as familiar with the Powershot series.I also purchased the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries which had good ratings. I was also deciding on these 2 cameras as a gift for my parents and ended up going with the A570. Another difference I saw with the A570 was the Face Detection feature and the improved Red-Eye Correction - I don't remember seeing those 2 features on the A710. In addition to that, my final deciding factor was the fact that the A570 is a newer model in the Powershot series.If you haven't already, I recommend watching the interactive video on the A570 - it will highlight some of the features I mentioned and is helpful especially if you're not as familiar with the Powershot... » Read More I was also deciding on these 2 cameras as a gift for my parents and ended up going with the A570. Another difference I saw with the A570 was the Face Detection feature and the improved Red-Eye Correction - I don't remember seeing those 2 features on the A710. In addition to that, my final deciding factor was the fact that the A570 is a newer model in the Powershot series.If you haven't already, I recommend watching the interactive video on the A570 - it will highlight some of the features I mentioned and is helpful especially if you're not as familiar with the Powershot series.I also purchased the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries which had good ratings. « Show Less
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I went with the Panasonic. According to consumer reports the panasonic blows the sony away in color. Sony only has a 3.3 camera meg as well compared to the 5 of the panasonic. The only place where the sony won out was battery life but extra batteries for the panasonic is only 44 dollars on amazon.
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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 have already a Lumix ( not this one ) and I found it to be an excellent camera. I use it for food photography and have owned it for quite a few years. Being a Leica fan I bought the D-Lux 6 and I am very happy with it. I believe the quality is similar but I find the Leica a little more versatile with both manual and automatic capabilities. For the serious photographer it is the right choice. I say that without knowledge to LX100 but with the experience of my own Lumix.