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Stefan-A · 02-23-2007, 06:53 AM

I use a Panasonic DMC-FZ5, with a macro function of course. The nice thing about that camera is that it will still focus on objects just 5cm away, the picture quality is pretty good and it is (was) cheap. Has been replaced by the FZ7 on the market and you can expect that model to be replaced by the end of the year if it hasn't already been replaced.

I agree with marian, it's not really the (camera) manufacturer that it depends on. The optics are usually made by some other company and many of the big brands use the same lens manufacturer. As a result, cameras in any given price/size class will be very evenly matched. The ergonomics and the battery life will still vary, but the overall potential depends on what the optics are capable of.

I also have a fairly new 6Mpix Panasonic FX3 that can barely compete with my old antiquated 2Mpix Fuji Finepix 2600 Zoom in terms of image quality. There may be years of development between the two models, but when you want to squeeze a lense into the smallest/thinnest frame possible, you have to make compromises.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3: Digital Photography Review
Fujifilm FinePix 2600 Zoom digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review

02-23-2007, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 5,347 Country:	Re: Digital Cameras ??? !!! I use a Panasonic DMC-FZ5, with a macro function of course. The nice thing about that camera is that it will still focus on objects just 5cm away, the picture quality is pretty good and it is (was) cheap. Has been replaced by the FZ7 on the market and you can expect that model to be replaced by the end of the year if it hasn't already been replaced. I agree with marian, it's not really the (camera) manufacturer that it depends on. The optics are usually made by some other company and many of the big brands use the same lens manufacturer. As a result, cameras in any given price/size class will be very evenly matched. The ergonomics and the battery life will still vary, but the overall potential depends on what the optics are capable of. I also have a fairly new 6Mpix Panasonic FX3 that can barely compete with my old antiquated 2Mpix Fuji Finepix 2600 Zoom in terms of image quality. There may be years of development between the two models, but when you want to squeeze a lense into the smallest/thinnest frame possible, you have to make compromises. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3: Digital Photography Review Fujifilm FinePix 2600 Zoom digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review __________________ Stercus accidit.