Buying a point and shoot?

by camerauser69 Jan 22, 2011 4:10AM PST

i've been looking around at a point and shoot camera but cannot decide.
I will be using for some action shots, mainly friends.
Features i would like:
-Great Image Qualtiy
-3x-8x zoom
-low light would be nice but isn't a necessity
-HD video would also be a plus but isn't needed if it increases the price by alot
-Price range 100-250
-Burst shot mode unlimited? or best possible?
i've looked at the Panasonic fh20 the canon sd1400 and many other cameras i just haven't been able to decide which has the best image quality and features, thanks in advance

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by camerauser69 Jan 22, 2011 4:21AM PST

basically i'm looking for the best bang for the buck, and best low-light without compromising the other features in that price range

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Digital Camera

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Jan 23, 2011 7:06AM PST

There are only a few small cameras that are above average in low light.
The price is between $400 and $500.

Best burst mode - look for a camera that used a CMOS sensor.

HD video can be found in the price range you mentioned.

The Panasonic FH20/FS30 was reviewed here:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/DMCFH20/DMCFH20A.HTM

I suggest you read it all, they complained about the lens quality.

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fz35 or zs5

by camerauser69 Jan 25, 2011 8:35AM PST

what about the zs5 for the fz35 are they any good and if so which one is better. would it be worth it in image quality if the difference between the two were 60$ to get the fz35?

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Choices

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Jan 25, 2011 10:45AM PST

Comparing the Panasonic ZS5 to the FZ35 is a bit like comparing a car to a truck.
They both get you to to same place.
The picture quality is about the same.

The ZS5 is designed for the average photographer.
The FZ35 is designed for the intermediate to advanced photographer.

The FZ35 has many special features that will be used by the advanced photographer, but will not be used by the average photographer.

You are thinking that more money gets you a better picture.
It doesn't work like that.

You need to pick out a camera that has the features you want/need and then read some reviews on that camera.
Then look for some sample photos from that particular camera and see if you approve.

If you want to compare cameras I suggest you look at their specifications side-by-side.

Here is a link to a comparison device:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp

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