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Ned Nimrod · Oct 2, 2006, 2:16 PM

:-)Hi to All,

My previous digital camera experience has been with a Coolpic 4300.

I want something with a 12x zoom. I have narrowed it down to the DMC FZ7 and the DSC H5

Please advise,

Thanks,

Ned

mtclimber · Oct 2, 2006, 5:47 PM

Ned-

If you intention is to do a good deal of existing light photos, the Panasonic FZ-7 is not the best choice as it shows a lot of noise. The Sony H-5 is much better noise-wise than the FZ-7. The H-5 does well through ISO 400 and is much better than the FZ-7 above that.

MT

yogs · Oct 3, 2006, 12:36 AM

I'd go with the Panasonic. Here are some additional opinions you could consider (lsnapshot inks from various reviews and forums):

http://www.retrevo.com/search?q=Whic...or+Sony+DSC+H5

Rriley · Oct 3, 2006, 10:30 AM

its true FZ7 is history beyond iso400
'if' you are buying a camera on that basis

Riley

MARIETA · Oct 3, 2006, 10:35 AM

sony is much better, i have saw pics of both and the sony is the winner.

mtclimber · Oct 3, 2006, 10:54 AM

I agree, Marieta-

The FZ-7 is really marginal at ISO 400. You might be able to print 4" X 6" prints. The Sony H-5 is MUCH better.

MT

Ned Nimrod · Oct 4, 2006, 7:21 AM

When we travel I take a lot of shots thru the car windows. I downloaded the manual for the H5 and I don't see where it tell how to do this. Is it there and I missed it?

Ned

mtclimber · Oct 4, 2006, 9:14 AM

Ned-

It is very easy to do on the Sony H2 or the H-5: Just go to the Landscape Mode (found in the Scene Modes) and fire away. That will enhance the saturation a bit and pre-focus the camer at infinity.

MT

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Oct 2, 2006, 2:16 PM	#1
Ned Nimrod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	:-)Hi to All, My previous digital camera experience has been with a Coolpic 4300. I want something with a 12x zoom. I have narrowed it down to the DMC FZ7 and the DSC H5 Please advise, Thanks, Ned

Oct 2, 2006, 5:47 PM	#2
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Ned- If you intention is to do a good deal of existing light photos, the Panasonic FZ-7 is not the best choice as it shows a lot of noise. The Sony H-5 is much better noise-wise than the FZ-7. The H-5 does well through ISO 400 and is much better than the FZ-7 above that. MT

Oct 3, 2006, 12:36 AM	#3
yogs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7	I'd go with the Panasonic. Here are some additional opinions you could consider (lsnapshot inks from various reviews and forums): http://www.retrevo.com/search?q=Whic...or+Sony+DSC+H5

Oct 3, 2006, 10:30 AM	#4
Rriley Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,066	its true FZ7 is history beyond iso400 'if' you are buying a camera on that basis Riley

Oct 3, 2006, 10:35 AM	#5
MARIETA Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5	sony is much better, i have saw pics of both and the sony is the winner.

Oct 3, 2006, 10:54 AM	#6
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	I agree, Marieta- The FZ-7 is really marginal at ISO 400. You might be able to print 4" X 6" prints. The Sony H-5 is MUCH better. MT

Oct 4, 2006, 7:21 AM	#7
Ned Nimrod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	When we travel I take a lot of shots thru the car windows. I downloaded the manual for the H5 and I don't see where it tell how to do this. Is it there and I missed it? Ned

Oct 4, 2006, 9:14 AM	#8
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Ned- It is very easy to do on the Sony H2 or the H-5: Just go to the Landscape Mode (found in the Scene Modes) and fire away. That will enhance the saturation a bit and pre-focus the camer at infinity. MT