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[Sparts]

I really need some help on this one.
First time poster so apologies if I'm not following correct format here.

I'm upgrading from an ultra compact to something a bit more punchy.
I've already narrowed it down to a choice between 2 "super zoom" models, either the Sony DSC-H3 or Panasonic TZ3.
I'm really not interested in anything larger in size (18x zooms for example).

My head says the Panasonic as it has a better lense and 28mm wide whereas the Sony comes with usual.
As far as I can see the only other difference is that the Panasonic is 7.1mp and the Sony 8mp.
My heart says Sony as its such a good looking wee camera. The Panasonic is so very ugly.

Looking for opinions / advice.
Thanks

[Sparts]

I really need some help on this one.
First time poster so apologies if I'm not following correct format here.

I'm upgrading from an ultra compact to something a bit more punchy.
I've already narrowed it down to a choice between 2 "super zoom" models, either the Sony DSC-H3 or Panasonic TZ3.
I'm really not interested in anything larger in size (18x zooms for example).

My head says the Panasonic as it has a better lense and 28mm wide whereas the Sony comes with usual.
As far as I can see the only other difference is that the Panasonic is 7.1mp and the Sony 8mp.
My heart says Sony as its such a good looking wee camera. The Panasonic is so very ugly.

Looking for opinions / advice.
Thanks

Lol lol lol.
Tip for first time posters. Use a female username and someone will respond to your post,..otherwise,...

Seriously, any advice on the above would be very helpful!

[chappo1]

Ha ha...I did read it first up but I cannot help...I know neither of them...john

I really need some help on this one.
First time poster so apologies if I'm not following correct format here.

I'm upgrading from an ultra compact to something a bit more punchy.
I've already narrowed it down to a choice between 2 "super zoom" models, either the Sony DSC-H3 or Panasonic TZ3.
I'm really not interested in anything larger in size (18x zooms for example).

My head says the Panasonic as it has a better lense and 28mm wide whereas the Sony comes with usual.
As far as I can see the only other difference is that the Panasonic is 7.1mp and the Sony 8mp.
My heart says Sony as its such a good looking wee camera. The Panasonic is so very ugly.

Looking for opinions / advice.
Thanks

Lol lol lol.
Tip for first time posters. Use a female username and someone will respond to your post,..otherwise,...

Seriously, any advice on the above would be very helpful!

[AmandaLouise]

I can actually help here!

I have tested out at home; Lumix TZ3 / Sony DSC-H9 / Kodak C875 / Ricoh R7.
I have been into a v good camera shop who talked me through about 15 others; Canon Powershots, G9 / Sony's / Nikon's / Fuji's. We took photos with them in and out, we uploaded them onto a PC in the shop, the staff were even waving arms around for movement detection shots!!

The bottom line is, NO compact (even the bigger, bulkier ones) take really good shots where there's movement. Sometimes, occasionally they do, if you have sat and got ready for the shot...but how often do you do that when you're out and about! Kinda defeats the object of a point and shoot if you ask me.

I have had technical camera data from all angles and basically thats just the way it is. If you want to guarantee good shots all the time then get an SLR.

My old camera; Kodak DX7440 has gone way up in my respect and love for it. It takes brilliant photographs. It is 4MP / 4 zoom and 4 yrs old.

Why the compacts have got worse in their ability to be a plain old press the button and get a good photo in the 4 yrs since my camera came out, I have no idea!

But basically if you just want to press a button and get a good shot every single time, look on Ebay for my camera. If not get an SLR....which is what I intend to do......now which one!

[FiZZ]

I can actually help here!

I have tested out at home; Lumix TZ3 / Sony DSC-H9 / Kodak C875 / Ricoh R7.
I have been into a v good camera shop who talked me through about 15 others; Canon Powershots, G9 / Sony's / Nikon's / Fuji's. We took photos with them in and out, we uploaded them onto a PC in the shop, the staff were even waving arms around for movement detection shots!!

The bottom line is, NO compact (even the bigger, bulkier ones) take really good shots where there's movement. Sometimes, occasionally they do, if you have sat and got ready for the shot...but how often do you do that when you're out and about! Kinda defeats the object of a point and shoot if you ask me.

I have had technical camera data from all angles and basically thats just the way it is. If you want to guarantee good shots all the time then get an SLR.

My old camera; Kodak DX7440 has gone way up in my respect and love for it. It takes brilliant photographs. It is 4MP / 4 zoom and 4 yrs old.

Why the compacts have got worse in their ability to be a plain old press the button and get a good photo in the 4 yrs since my camera came out, I have no idea!

But basically if you just want to press a button and get a good shot every single time, look on Ebay for my camera. If not get an SLR....which is what I intend to do......now which one!

Great advice Amanda!

Personally, I never trust Sony with cameras. Yes, they have great technology, but thats it, technology. I am still to see a good camera manufactured by Sony that will impress me.

That being said, I have always had a little inclination towards Panasonic in the sub-SLR category. The reason being is that they great superb electronics, but more because they have Leica manufacturing their lenses for them, which is a HUGE deal.

Leica make, hands down, the best lenses ever used by man. They give Zeiss and Hassie a run for their money. Recently, Panasonic and Leica entered a deal to start manufacturing digital cameras. Most recent Panasonics are really just Leica-hybrid digital cameras.

I say go for Panasonic.

But not before you listen to Amanda's advice.

[Sparts]

I can actually help here!

I have tested out at home; Lumix TZ3 / Sony DSC-H9 / Kodak C875 / Ricoh R7.
I have been into a v good camera shop who talked me through about 15 others; Canon Powershots, G9 / Sony's / Nikon's / Fuji's. We took photos with them in and out, we uploaded them onto a PC in the shop, the staff were even waving arms around for movement detection shots!!

The bottom line is, NO compact (even the bigger, bulkier ones) take really good shots where there's movement. Sometimes, occasionally they do, if you have sat and got ready for the shot...but how often do you do that when you're out and about! Kinda defeats the object of a point and shoot if you ask me.

I have had technical camera data from all angles and basically thats just the way it is. If you want to guarantee good shots all the time then get an SLR.

My old camera; Kodak DX7440 has gone way up in my respect and love for it. It takes brilliant photographs. It is 4MP / 4 zoom and 4 yrs old.

Why the compacts have got worse in their ability to be a plain old press the button and get a good photo in the 4 yrs since my camera came out, I have no idea!

But basically if you just want to press a button and get a good shot every single time, look on Ebay for my camera. If not get an SLR....which is what I intend to do......now which one!

Great advice Amanda!

Personally, I never trust Sony with cameras. Yes, they have great technology, but thats it, technology. I am still to see a good camera manufactured by Sony that will impress me.

That being said, I have always had a little inclination towards Panasonic in the sub-SLR category. The reason being is that they great superb electronics, but more because they have Leica manufacturing their lenses for them, which is a HUGE deal.

Leica make, hands down, the best lenses ever used by man. They give Zeiss and Hassie a run for their money. Recently, Panasonic and Leica entered a deal to start manufacturing digital cameras. Most recent Panasonics are really just Leica-hybrid digital cameras.

I say go for Panasonic.

But not before you listen to Amanda's advice.

Thanks. I don't need a dslr - too big and chunky to carry around when I'm out hiking/climbing.
Went the Panasonic and I'm reasonably happy with it so far although I've not had a lot of use the last couple of weeks.

[parasuram]

heard it
tz3 man

[berny]

Hello, I'm for the first time on this very useful Blog; very useful information + discussions here for me as an (older) beginner who knows less than nothing, and are in statu nascendi as an amateur who would like to make personal, but pure registrations - without retouches - from real life with a camera - which I've yet to bye (maybe TZ3 or similar)... acceptable lomography as it were. Very understandabel that this Blog is after only one year frequented by many. Excuses for my grammatical mistakes, as a handicaped Dutchman