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CNet Reviews FZ7 vs Canon S3
measekite wrote:
[] One of the things that I do not like about any of the DSLR cameras today is the inability to get dust off of the sensor which I understand is unavoidable. The Olympus E-330 and other models in the range have a dust-removal feature... http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse330/ David |
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CNet Reviews FZ7 vs Canon S3
I have a S2IS and my daughter has a FZ5, and the Canon has much, much better
super macro mode, and produces nicer skin tones. The tilt screen is great too. Other than that, Panasonic is much more compact and nicer, and gives at least as sharp pics as the Canon. Don't know about those new models, but think they don't differ very much, they are more like upgrades than brand new models anyway. /per "measekite" skrev i meddelandet ... I have just read reviews on Cnet where the Panasonic FZ7 was rated at 7.2 and the Canon S3 was rated much higher at 7.7. Based (I have not seen the S3) on my observation of the Canon S2 and the Panasonic FZ5, I found that the Canon focused much slower and other than the movies and the swivel screen did not provide any advantages. As a matter of fact I preferred the FZ5 and now am planning to purchase an FZ7 summer time. I am curious as to why Cnet rated the Canon much higher. Any comments? |
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CNet Reviews FZ7 vs Canon S3
David J Taylor wrote: measekite wrote: [] One of the things that I do not like about any of the DSLR cameras today is the inability to get dust off of the sensor which I understand is unavoidable. The Olympus E-330 and other models in the range have a dust-removal feature... http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse330/ David I have heard of that but my preferences are Canon or Nikon systems. I am not sure how effective it is. If so I would assume that both Canon and Nikon would plan models having that feature. |
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CNet Reviews FZ7 vs Canon S3
per wrote:
I have a S2IS and my daughter has a FZ5, and the Canon has much, much better super macro mode, and produces nicer skin tones. The tilt screen is great too. Other than that, Panasonic is much more compact and nicer, and gives at least as sharp pics as the Canon. Don't know about those new models, but think they don't differ very much, they are more like upgrades than brand new models anyway. /per I was not convinced about the S2-IS and the so-called super macro mode. I mean, how may times would you wish to place something on the les surface to photograph it? To me, it seemed to be a gimmick. Having a working distance of zero complicates lighting somewhat. One thing I found useful on the FZ5 is the ability to run macro at the long end of the zoom range - you get about a 90mm wide field at a working distance of 90cm (IIRC) and that longer working distance can be very handy. Does the Canon allow that? I would agree that a swivel LCD would be a worthy improvement on the Panasonic. David |
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CNet Reviews FZ7 vs Canon S3
David J Taylor wrote:
per wrote: I have a S2IS and my daughter has a FZ5, and the Canon has much, much better super macro mode, and produces nicer skin tones. The tilt screen is great too. Other than that, Panasonic is much more compact and nicer, and gives at least as sharp pics as the Canon. Don't know about those new models, but think they don't differ very much, they are more like upgrades than brand new models anyway. /per I was not convinced about the S2-IS and the so-called super macro mode. I mean, how may times would you wish to place something on the les surface to photograph it? To me, it seemed to be a gimmick. Having a working distance of zero complicates lighting somewhat. You don't want to put something on the lens surface, but you do want to be able to get very close for some purposes. The tele macro feature on the FZ7 is lovely, it works remarkably well, but there are shots I can get with a Coolpix 990 that I can't get with the FZ simply because the 990 can achieve a higher magnification. I was not aware before of the super macro capability on the S2-IS and S3-IS--looks like they take over from the Coolpix 9xx as the macro kings of the point and shoot world. One thing I found useful on the FZ5 is the ability to run macro at the long end of the zoom range - you get about a 90mm wide field at a working distance of 90cm (IIRC) and that longer working distance can be very handy. Does the Canon allow that? According to the data sheet it can focus to 3 feet in tele mode, which is about the same as the FZ7 does in tele-macro mode, so it does appear to be able to do the same thing there. I would agree that a swivel LCD would be a worthy improvement on the Panasonic. David -- --John to email, dial "usenet" and validate (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) |
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CNet Reviews FZ7 vs Canon S3
David J Taylor wrote on 5th May
When I compared the Canon S2 and the Panasonic FZ5 in my hands, I had no doubt which one I preferred (the Panasonic) and it turns out to produce better images as well. I have been delighted with the camera. Try to get the chance to compare the handling in the shop - it's an important factor - as (for some people) might be the swivel viewfinder of the Canon. I recently bought the Panasonic FZ5 when my Fuji 2800 developed mechanical problems. The FZ5 has taken me by surprise. It's a terrific little camera; It feels good just to hold it and has impressed me right from my first shots. I look forward to many happy hours trying out it's many features, especially the tele-macro. Regards Pete |
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