Which Superzoom? For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these...

barr Loc: Massachusetts

For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these would you recommend, a Panasonic FZ150, a Canon SX40 or a Nikon p150?

Thanks for your help.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

After reading your list of suggested camera. I'd still opt for at least a Nikon D7000 and a 600mm f4 lens with gitzo tripod and a wimberly head.

Just saying. . . :-)

Larry

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

barr wrote:

For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these would you recommend, a Panasonic FZ150, a Canon SX40 or a Nikon p150?

Thanks for your help.

I think you meant the Nikon P510?
I took some shots with one of these in the store a couple months ago and when I got my card home and looked at the images, I was amazed that such a small sensor could take that good of an image!

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

I recently got the SX40 and am totally fasinated by it - that lens is the perfect walk around lens... Its 24mm to 850mm lens is great... You can hand hold at 840 and show NO jiggle.... I wil never go back to a DSLR...

barr Loc: Massachusetts

You are correct, p150. Thanks for your reply.

barr Loc: Massachusetts

Thanks for you comments.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

Any one of those three would fine. Try out each of them to see how they feel in your hands. Each has it's pros and cons. I choose the SX40 because I have been very pleased with the Canon models I have had in the past. Everyone in the family has a Canon camera that is suited to their style. Only realize that you are not going to get the same image quality that you would get with a DSLR.

I use an SX40 as a second camera for times that I don't want to carry around my gear.

cudakite Loc: San Antonio

barr wrote:

For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these would you recommend, a Panasonic FZ150, a Canon SX40 or a Nikon p150?

Thanks for your help.

STOP!! Wait for full production reviews of just released Pana FZ200! Previews suggest this could be THE bridge so many of us have been waiting for!! Seriously!

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

cudakite wrote:

barr wrote:

For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these would you recommend, a Panasonic FZ150, a Canon SX40 or a Nikon p150?

Thanks for your help.

STOP!! Wait for full production reviews of just released Pana FZ200! Previews suggest this could be THE bridge so many of us have been waiting for!! Seriously!

Yep, I have to admit, I am waiting for the independent reviews on this camera. :D :D

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

CANON POWERSHOT SX40 VS PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ150
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-SX40-vs-Panasonic-FZ150
Winner CANON POWERSHOT SX40

CANON POWERSHOT SX40 VS NIKON COOLPIX P510
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-SX40-vs-Nikon-P510
Winner NIKON COOLPIX P510

The Nikon Coolpix P510 wins over the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 also... These are specs only so as always try before you buy!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

barr wrote:

For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these would you recommend, a Panasonic FZ150, a Canon SX40 or a Nikon p150?

Thanks for your help.

Here are some links to review sites.

Camera Reviews
http://www.kenrockwell.com
http://www.dpreview.com
http://www.snapsort.com
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment.html

Craig Kesner Loc: Tulsa, OK

I have owned the Panasonic FZ10, 20, 30 and the FZ150. Plus 3 of the Fuji Super Zooms and the Sony DCS-HX100V all of which have served me well. My logic is that for around $500 I could not begin to touch a decent telephoto lens for my DSLR with 24X or greater range. With the new found speed and shot to shot times of the newer cameras I have been able to get some much better shots. Now the FZ 200 with its constant F2.8 and 12 shot per second rates will be my next super zoom. I also have the 1.4 and 2x extenders for moon shots. These cameras are perfect for the Moms and Dads who take all the sports shots of their kids from the stands with their long reach.Plus us nature guys can get a few birds along the way. Also when I go on vacation I did not want to drag my big iron along. I take a pocket camera and the superzoom. I also don't stand out with my big white lens.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Barr,
I personally think any of the three cameras you listed would be a good choice....keeping in mind that none of them is a be-all, do-all camera. They all have distinct advantages and disadvantages over the others.....and it may well be worth waiting just a bit for reviews and sample images of the new Panasonic FZ200. For what it's worth, I've been quite well pleased with my Canon SX40 and I'm attaching some photos to show why. ALL of these photos are on the "Auto" setting and have received no editing whatsoever.

Colors are 100% accurate

I'm standing about 50 yards away from my critters

NOT a macro shot; it is zoomed out to about 700mm

Sunset @ St. Pete Beach; a regular occurance during the summer

barr Loc: Massachusetts

Thank you so much for ax excellent and thorough reply!

mosselman

I am on the same quest as you. From research till now I was going to choose for the Nikon 510. The other super zooms mentioned here do very well but the Nikon has the most powerful zoom, and takes sharp pictures at the long end as long as there is enough light and the subject is not moving too much.
But the announcement last week, of the Panasonic fz200, changes everything... Less zoom, but 2.8 at the long end!! (and a couple more advantages, like a much wider lens)
But you have to wait about six weeks then
Gert