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Originally posted by Jermyzy
Hey guys, I'm in the market for a beginner's digital camera and was hoping to get some help/opinions. The two that I'm looking at:
Panasonic DMC-LZ5 (on sale for $299 at FS) http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spe...onic_dmclz5.asp
Nikon Coolpix L5 (on sale for $329 at BS)
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spe.../nikon_cpl5.asp
Which of these two would you recommend or are there any other cameras you would recommend? Basically I'm looking for an easy to use (e.g. point and shoot, image stabilizer, etc) dig camera with at least 4x zoom for ~$300. TIA
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I'd go for the Panasonic....here's why:
1 - Leica lens.
2 - while both cameras have the same size sensors (1/2.5"), the Nikon's 7.1 MP will probably be outperformed by the 6 MP of the Panasonic. The Panasonic should/will have better noise performance and wider dynamic range.
3 - Leica lens.
4 - Nikon won't let you manually set ISO. Auto only - 100-400. Panasonic has auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
5 - Leica lens.