Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 vs Canon SX50 HS
Nov 12, 2015 12:34:31 #
LParis
Loc: Victoria, BC Canada
I was wondering if anyone has had the option to compare the 2 cameras mentioned in the title? I currently have the Canon - and I'd like to continue shooting RAW, however, I'm just not sure that the quality of the Canon lens is the best. I should state that I am a somewhat knowledgeable amateur - I usually shoot in P mode with settings suggested to me by a member. I like the idea of a bridge camera. I also have a Nikon P510 which I like but it does not shoot RAW. I'd just like some opinions on whether the Panasonic is a step up or a step down from the Canon. thanks.
Nov 12, 2015 12:44:46 #
LParis wrote:
I was wondering if anyone has had the option to co... (show quote)
I suspect either is a good choice...certainly as far as image quality.
Compare at DXOMark or Snapsort.com. Snapsort likes the Panasonic but you need to check their reasons vs. your wants.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000
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Nov 13, 2015 06:59:53 #
LParis wrote:
I was wondering if anyone has had the option to co... (show quote)
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/compare/
Nov 13, 2015 07:23:49 #
Are you looking for reach or IQ? I have both and took the FZ1000 to Australia for two weeks with great results on both stillls and videos.
Nov 13, 2015 08:38:56 #
I have 2 Nikons D7000, 1 Nikon D7100, but since more than a year I have the FZ1000. Since that, I rarely use my Nikons except for contest where I use both, Nikon & Lumix. Both winners!!!!! Lumix is lighter, more versatile and easier to bring for a trip or for trekking than my Nikons. Great camera, my Lumix!!!!! A little bit less zooming than the Canon, but a little better quality of photos. That is my opinion!!!!
Nov 13, 2015 10:54:01 #
If zoom, sensor and lens size count, the comparison for the SX50 (or now SX60) in the Panasonic line is FZ300. It is the descendant of the highly recarged FZ150 and FZ200.
The FZ1000 has a much bigger sensor and larger lens to go with it. It also shoots 4K video.
DPReview calls them "Long Zoom Compacts" and does a pretty good job of comparing features and benefits in a recent "Roundup":
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/1860119223/2015-roundup-long-zoom-compacts
The article rates the FZ1000 a bit higher than the SX60.
The FZ1000 has a much bigger sensor and larger lens to go with it. It also shoots 4K video.
DPReview calls them "Long Zoom Compacts" and does a pretty good job of comparing features and benefits in a recent "Roundup":
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/1860119223/2015-roundup-long-zoom-compacts
The article rates the FZ1000 a bit higher than the SX60.
Nov 13, 2015 12:34:19 #
LParis
Loc: Victoria, BC Canada
great source - thanks
tomvanb wrote:
you might compare them on <snapsort.com>, tom
Nov 13, 2015 12:35:19 #
LParis
Loc: Victoria, BC Canada
thanks for all those links - good info. Too bad the Lumix is so expensive - that's the main thing holding me back now!
Nov 13, 2015 12:36:07 #
LParis
Loc: Victoria, BC Canada
Thanks,Bill - good article.
bsprague wrote:
If zoom, sensor and lens size count, the compariso... (show quote)
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Nov 13, 2015 17:57:04 #
LParis
Loc: Victoria, BC Canada
Can I answer "both"? I like the fact that I don't have to carry around an extra lens in order to be able to zoom in -- right now I have the Canon SX50 Hs and a Nikon P510 both of which have basically a superzoom. I rarely use the zoom full out but like the option to be able to so so.Perhaps I should pose another question listing what I'm looking for and get suggestions from people....thanks for your question -- it made me sit down and think about what I'd really want in another camera
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quote=Auerbach]Are you looking for reach or IQ? I have both and took the FZ1000 to Australia for two weeks with great results on both stillls and videos.[/quote]
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quote=Auerbach]Are you looking for reach or IQ? I have both and took the FZ1000 to Australia for two weeks with great results on both stillls and videos.[/quote]
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