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Compact Mega Zoom for about $250

by JToneway Feb 2, 2011 6:56AM PST

I'm in the market for a compact mega-zoom in the $250 range. Here is what I'm most interested in:

1. Size (pocket would be great)
2. At least 10 MP
3. At least 8 opitcal zoom
4. Picture quality and speed more important than features and design
5. Battery length

My short list currently includes the following, but am open to other suggestions:

(a) Nicon Coolpix 8100
(b) Sony CyberShot DSC HX5V
(c) Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS7

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Compact Zoom

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Feb 2, 2011 10:41AM PST

Here is a comparison/review that includes the Sony HX5V and the Panasonic ZS7:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q210grouptravelzoom/

The Nikon S8100 was not around at the time of that comparison/review.
Here is the press release for the S8100:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/simulator/

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