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culveric · Nov 21, 2005, 3:33 PM

Hey guys

I'm really very interested in these two compact cameras but I notice that there really isn't much on this site about them or their brands even... This is a bit disappointing to me because Steve's Digicams is really the most informative and seemingly unbiased site out there. Does anyone know about anything blatantly good or bad about these models?

I realize the WPi is waterproof so is probably making trade offs in other areas, but the idea of a camera that I can just rinse off while traveling is pretty enticing...

Any idea where I can get more, reliable info?

Thanks

Cliff

slipe · Nov 21, 2005, 7:29 PM

The Pentax might be too new to find a good review as it was only announced Aug 30. Steve did the FX5 & 7 along with most of the Panasonics that have been out long enough to finish the tests, so he isn't avoiding the brand.

FX9:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pa...mc_fx9-review/

There probably are some compromises in making an underwater camera. The big feature of the FX9 is the stabilization. They also upgraded to an excellent LCD. I think the 7Mp CCD is a little better as well.

If you want multiple reviews to compare you might want to sit on your hands for a while.

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Nov 21, 2005, 3:33 PM	#1
culveric Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 48	Hey guys I'm really very interested in these two compact cameras but I notice that there really isn't much on this site about them or their brands even... This is a bit disappointing to me because Steve's Digicams is really the most informative and seemingly unbiased site out there. Does anyone know about anything blatantly good or bad about these models? I realize the WPi is waterproof so is probably making trade offs in other areas, but the idea of a camera that I can just rinse off while traveling is pretty enticing... Any idea where I can get more, reliable info? Thanks Cliff

Nov 21, 2005, 7:29 PM	#2
slipe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Indian Rocks Beach, FL Posts: 4,036	The Pentax might be too new to find a good review as it was only announced Aug 30. Steve did the FX5 & 7 along with most of the Panasonics that have been out long enough to finish the tests, so he isn't avoiding the brand. FX9: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pa...mc_fx9-review/ There probably are some compromises in making an underwater camera. The big feature of the FX9 is the stabilization. They also upgraded to an excellent LCD. I think the 7Mp CCD is a little better as well. If you want multiple reviews to compare you might want to sit on your hands for a while.