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misbehave · Nov 27, 2006, 2:21 PM

Right now, we have Panasonic DMC-LZ5K and FUJIFILM FinePix F20 in mind.
I like the F20 high iso feature but hate the xD storage requirment.
I like the Lz5 lens stablizer, high iso, and SD card storage, but I worry it's image quality not as good as F20.

Which one is better? Any other model do you recommend?

mtclimber · Nov 27, 2006, 4:20 PM

The Fuji F-20 will have measurably less noise than the Panasonic. How do I know you might ask? Because I own both a Fuji F-10 and the F-30 as well as a Panasonic TZ-1.

I would not buy another Panasonic camera if there was any chance that I might use an ISO setting of 200 or greater.

Clearly the F-20 is a better choice based on your conditions.

MT

misbehave · Nov 27, 2006, 6:18 PM

Thanks for the tips.

How about Canon A540 and Canon SD600? How do they compare with F-20?

KALEL33 · Nov 27, 2006, 6:31 PM

They have better normal to bright pic quality, but they cannot match the low light capabilities of the Fuji.

misbehave · Nov 29, 2006, 10:34 AM

Thanks!

Just ordered the F20 with a 1gb xD from Newegg.com.
They seem to have the best deal around.

Where can I find some aftermarket battery pack for this camera?

mtclimber · Nov 29, 2006, 12:35 PM

Extra batteries are easy to find on ebay.

MT

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Nov 27, 2006, 2:21 PM	#1
misbehave Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 75	Right now, we have Panasonic DMC-LZ5K and FUJIFILM FinePix F20 in mind. I like the F20 high iso feature but hate the xD storage requirment. I like the Lz5 lens stablizer, high iso, and SD card storage, but I worry it's image quality not as good as F20. Which one is better? Any other model do you recommend?

Nov 27, 2006, 4:20 PM	#2
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	The Fuji F-20 will have measurably less noise than the Panasonic. How do I know you might ask? Because I own both a Fuji F-10 and the F-30 as well as a Panasonic TZ-1. I would not buy another Panasonic camera if there was any chance that I might use an ISO setting of 200 or greater. Clearly the F-20 is a better choice based on your conditions. MT

Nov 27, 2006, 6:18 PM	#3
misbehave Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 75	Thanks for the tips. How about Canon A540 and Canon SD600? How do they compare with F-20?

Nov 27, 2006, 6:31 PM	#4
KALEL33 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 260	They have better normal to bright pic quality, but they cannot match the low light capabilities of the Fuji.

Nov 29, 2006, 10:34 AM	#5
misbehave Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 75	Thanks! Just ordered the F20 with a 1gb xD from Newegg.com. They seem to have the best deal around. Where can I find some aftermarket battery pack for this camera?

Nov 29, 2006, 12:35 PM	#6
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Extra batteries are easy to find on ebay. MT