Hi all ,

im thinking of getting a prosumer camera, there are 2 cameras in my mind now, the canon s5is and panasonic fz8 ..... based on the reveiws from dpreview, seems that fz8 has a higher rating ...i just wanna get more comments and opinions from you guys here..... which one do you think is better?

This post has been edited by LightEnchanter: Oct 22 2007, 10:15 PM

why not include Olympus prosumer camera in ur comparison as well?? for me Olympus is the best. is this help u in choosing the camera?

This post has been edited by mutt: Oct 22 2007, 10:27 PM

if ur budget can reach 2k.. then just go for a DSLR cammie..

ya.. go for DSLR would be better.

s5 still better

What I like about S5 is the vari-angle LCD, enabling you to shoot from any angle, from high during crowded places or from extreme low - on the ground... this is definitely an advantage when come to photo shooting.

The rest of the features almost the same except some people may prefer Lumix lenses, will opt for Panasonic FZ8.

I too support Canon S5 IS. I once own a S3 and it does wonder for me. The vari-angle LCD sure is very helpful in getting pictures of different angle, high view or low view and even side view.

For Me i go for Canon S5 IS Too , still i own an s3 is , very good , camera
u can check some reviews

Canon g8??? ...

but for me... save few more RM.. and get low entry of dslr..

people always said that.. people behind the camera is more important than the camera itself.. i do agree.. partially

but camera do play important role...

This post has been edited by ganz: Oct 23 2007, 11:11 AM

Yeah, its true. But once you have gotten into DSLR, its like diving into a pool of poison! First you'll get a camera with its kit lens. Then you get bored of your kit lens, you get a longer focal lens. Then your on-board flash cant light up the subject of your long lens, you'll get an external flash. Later you'll be buying other lens for other types of photograph like landscape, potrait, macro....Then you learn that you cant capture the environment mood with flash light, you'll get faster lens with bigger aperture, f/4 - f/2.8 - f/1.8 - f1.4 and so on. And filters comes in ...CPL, ND, IR, soft, stars......The never-ending buying list just keep on going and going.....

y not fz18 instead of fz8...

here's a forum link on dpreview.com that you might want to refer to:

FZ18 vs Canon S5IS vs Sony DSC H9

I highly recommend FZ18.

FZ18 have 28mm at wide angle, whereas S5IS have 36mm.
FZ18 also have RAW support.

Check out the photos posted by FZ18 users.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1033

One of the hundreds of FZ18 shots.

Wow, the pic seems good to me. If you were to considered S5 IS or DMC-FZ18, I'd say go get the FZ18. Wider coverage of 28mm really is a big advantage there!

Panasonic!!!

with the choices given, go for fz18... you won't regret.... unless u have budget for a DSLR

One more thing I like about the FZ18 is that it weighs in at 400gms (with battery).

The S5IS is 550gm.

Some nice macros.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat...essage=25316156

what I dislike FZ18 is the flexible LCD does not serve any purpose... they only allow you to lift out the LCD screen but doesn't allow you to have variation of angle.... if only the LCD like Canon S5... I would go for Panasonic FZ18.

On the other hand, one more consideration b4 you buy Panasonic FZ18... as this is last year model... Panasonic may come up with new model to replace FZ18....

mmm. fz18.. good one...



n.. one more thing.. as for me (which is low budget but with a heart of photographer =)) ).. as u move along ur hobby.. u find a need in low light condition? which either in good ISO (low noise), apature, IS and last but not least FLASH.. in which S5 support the usage of external flash..

and also easy access in menu and other option in which i feel that panasonic might have better.. for example my s3 is quite difficult to use manual focus and altering few setup such as ev, iso on the run.. while g7 got a dial similar to dslr that assit u to swith tose function easily..

while fz20 (i'm refering with the camera that i have knowledge only) got a dial ring that can assist u in manual focus..

n wide angle is a bless...u can crop to zoom in picture but u can't crop to widen the view..
well...

FZ18 was launched after S5IS.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_po...mcfz18&show=all

The best thing about Canon S5IS is the flip-out & twist LCD
But a salesman told me if you're not careful you can twist it beyond its limits and the LCD is gone.
Some people may like the external flash option on the S5 but for me this will only increase its weight and bulk.

Honestly speaking, if you really want to buy external flashes, wide angle converter, tele converter, .... you're better off buying a Canon DSLR.

i also thought of FZ18 before ...but quite expensive.....

and i like the canon's design....


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