Panasonic Lummox FZ200 or Canon Powershot SX50 HS
Jan 6, 2013 21:41:10 #
patcam wrote:
yes you are missing something! look at Fuji hs30 or better still Fuji xs1. both better build quality, i have owned Canon sx40 good but Fuji is better, i have been taking photos for 50+ years and have owned several Canon dslr's, but my best photos are from Fujihs30, it is also cheaper!
Ditto on PatCam's recommendation. Please do not succumb to the popular Nikons, Canons, and Panasonics until you give the Fujifilm HS30EXR a good, hard look. Here are some sites to help you decide on this GREAT camera:
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/s/finepix_hs30exr/
http://www.safari-guide.co.uk/fujifilm-finepix-hs30exr-digital-camera-review.php (this site has 5 pages so make sure you read them all)
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/compact-digital-cameras/fujifilm-finepix-hs30-exr-review-50007695/
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_hs30exr_review/videos/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqne0x-CbC8
Jan 7, 2013 05:57:07 #
caknutsen wrote:
quote=Tarzan My cent - my opinion probably is not... (show quote)
No, I would not. But as I see, there is not the "good x bad camera" issue here. SX50 just fits better for my personal needs. You see, burst shooting of moving animals does not ask for very short intervals of time between shots. A long reaching zoom is much more important for me than a fraction of second faster focusing. When (why so few...) a great shot is taken, I like large prints of some of them. Here Canon wins - (I'm talking about 30"x20" prints) - less noise, sharper.
No doubt, for a museum or general indoor photogtapher, FZ200 is the most suitable camera. Both are great in macro, and if this means something in practical terms, macro focus minimal distance is 1cm for FZ200 and 0 cm for SX50 - you actually can touch the subject with the lens.
Best regards.
Jan 8, 2013 15:58:43 #
While both the Canon and the Panasonic are both classified as bridge cameras, in reality, they are quite different and appeal to different customers. Comparing them is like comparing an American Muscle car to a 3 series BMW. The Muscle car offering far more horsepower, while the BMW offers better braking, cornering, and road feedback, along with somewhat better build quality. The 18-21 year old male who would prefer the lumpy muscled Z28 camaro over the BMW would probably pick the Canon SX50, the better to see the MILFs on the beach. Someone twice his age would probably take the BMW over the Camaro, and as his photographic interests might include cityscapes at night or his kids playing sports, and as such, the Panasonic, with its faster lens would be a better match. IMHO, someone leaning towards an entry DSLR but finding the kit lens too limiting and unwilling or unable to shell out for extra glass, would be better off with the Pany. For someone who already has a DSLR, the Canon would be a perfect companion/sidekick.
Jan 8, 2013 16:22:01 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
While both the Canon and the Panasonic are both cl... (show quote)
I resemplify that remark...I own a Jag xj8 and my wife drives a BMW something...(I'm not allowed to drive it)and a canon sx 50...but your right...at the beach the Pany is limited in its use
Jan 9, 2013 05:34:12 #
For someone who already has a DSLR, the Canon would be a perfect companion/sidekick.[/quote]
Well said. In my camera garage, aside the SX50, is parked a Panasonic G3 + 3 lenses from 14 to 300mm. The possession of this camera sort of equals owing a FZ200, with some pluses and lesses.
Well said. In my camera garage, aside the SX50, is parked a Panasonic G3 + 3 lenses from 14 to 300mm. The possession of this camera sort of equals owing a FZ200, with some pluses and lesses.
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