New superzoom compact digicam

M

mk151

Contributor
My panny tz1 has died on me and I have to purchase a superzoom digicam.

I have shortlisted Sonh H55 (10x optical zoom) and panny TZ8 (12x optical zoom).

I do noy like the soft images of canon and shoot a lot indoors, so low noise indoors is important.

Please advise which one to go for..

Thanks
 
Low light pictures will be unsatisfactory in any P & S cam unless you are willing to invest more money, like the Canon S90 or S95. However, IMO, instead of investing that much on a P&S, it will be better to get an entry level DSLR (if you are ready to accept the bulky form factor, that is). You will have to compromise on low light IQ if you are within a budget (which you have not mentioned, BTW..). Otherwise, the Panasonic TZ8 shines with excellent IQ, and is perfect VFM.
 
mk151 said:
My panny tz1 has died on me and I have to purchase a superzoom digicam.

I have shortlisted Sonh H55 (10x optical zoom) and panny TZ8 (12x optical zoom).

I do noy like the soft images of canon and shoot a lot indoors, so low noise indoors is important.

Please advise which one to go for..

Thanks
Click to expand...

if u are really concerned about low light then i would suggest better to go for Casio Exilim FH100 or Samsung HZ35W which are very good in Indoor

they are the No1 Camera in the compact cam test also chk out

'Compact Super Zoom' Camera Group Test (Q2 2010) Review: 24. Conclusions and ratings: Digital Photography Review

chk out some of the sample images of both camera:

Flickr: The Casio Ex-FH100 Pool

Flickr: The Samsung HZ15W Series Cameras Pool

hope it helps :)

--

AJ
 
If you can find the just launched HX9V in the grey market ,then go for it.It Has 16x zoom and has the latest much improved Sony EXMOR sensor and has one of the fastest autofocus (as fast as a DSLR.) taking 0.1sec at wide and 0.2sec at tele.It also shoots at 1080p 50/60fps.
 
adder said:
If you can find the just launched HX9V in the grey market ,then go for it.It Has 16x zoom and has the latest much improved Sony EXMOR sensor and has one of the fastest autofocus (as fast as a DSLR.) taking 0.1sec at wide and 0.2sec at tele.It also shoots at 1080p 50/60fps.
Click to expand...
Thanks. HX9V seems to be an exciting option but I cant find it anywhere. Slated for a late April launch...
 
Back
Top