hmmm i know most stuff depends on skills but the picture quality good? as in will the picture goes very grainy?

hmmm and comparing panasonic with other bigger brands... as i think this panasonic can get the d40 already? 

yo... panasonic lumix may not be the biggest brand on cameras, especially SLRs.
but so far.... frm what i see... in compact cameras lvl. lumix has outperform other more established brands or may i mention, MORE POPULAR brand.

well.... if you notice... sony, canon, olympus, nikon alike... had been a bit biased n focus on marketing n advertisements lately.

while panasonic... 3 letters RnD.
so i believe, panasonic lumix may not be as small & insignificant as you mentioned.

regarding picture quality??
some hot facts bout FZ28 n lumix
-leica lens, if you heard of it.... considerably THE BEST camera  lens makers in the world
-multiple aspherical lens - in simple words, its jus like having a flat screen plasma tv. the colors on the sides n edges wont biased
-crystal glass lens - a.f.a.i.k, lumix(high end models) is the onli brand that uses crystal-glass. other brands use glasses.

still any doubts about the picture quality??

going to get an FZ18 or FZ28...any comments on these models?

so far.... i get hold on a few semi pro cameras.
FZ28 is the lightest of em all....
comparing with olympus SP series or sony h-series.

but so far... i feel that olympus would be prefered by guy users, as it size n grip for our right hand is more secure. jus ngam ngam hou for average asian male hand size.

for FZ28, guys may prolly hav their last one or two fingers hanging below the camera without a grip.

overall... for semi-semi pro users. i think FZ28 is a very good choice.
while for more experienced semi-pro users. olympus SP series shud be a better choice.

jus my 2cents. a Panasonic Lumix Fan

actually i'm quite confuse about selecting which one as well...
i wanna get one myself

Did you tell the shop Laopan that you come to know about this FZ 28 from me? LOL..... cause i'm the 1st customer for him to own FZ 28..... hehe...... welll..... Do share knowledge here.... Don't let FZ28 mood dissolve..... keep on rocking FZ-ian......

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Added on September 1, 2008, 12:35 am
Is depends on you.... Ask yourselve this question....
1)  What you want to do with your camera? Is it for professional or just armature P&S.?  For PRO.... go for DSLR.... for Armature.... Go for P&S
2)  Does $$$$ is your main factor?????  if yes..... Go for P&S.... if $$$ not a problem.... Go for DSLR.....
3)  You want to easy excess to where ever you go? Den get a small one.... (P&S)
4)  If you believe in Quality..... Both have QUALITY..... but DSLR.... can upgrade to better Quality.....
5)  Are you a beginner like me in Camera? If yes.... get FZ28 ...... if you consider yourself as pro.... get DSLR.... DSLR is the Better choice.....

By the way.... the cons about FZ28 is no hot shoe..... lense can't change....What you expect.... Bridge camera lei.... if got all those is DSLR d lor....LOL....  if you wanna compare noise...... I feel Venus Engine 4 give a very good performance..... but of course lose to CANON DSLR.....

this is just my point of views for my 1 week after i get my FZ28 and the doubts i have before i own FZ28..... I have no regrets in getting my FZ28 ..... just that Money fly..... LOL..... Money can earn back..... but the moments and skills is worth the price u pay for ur FZ28.....

you are right with the price of D40 and FZ28 is within the price range.... but FZ28 has 18X zoom.... try to get that zoom lense for ur D40.... i'm not sure about the price but i'm sure is more than RM 1000..... hehe.... and D40 body doesn't have IS.... you have to get the new lense for it.... with IS..... $$$$$$$.........think about it..... going for professional where ur career will bring u income? or you just as a hobby? hehe

dis is my personal opinion only...I do other ppl will share their opinion as we can share our knowledge in here..... i hope there is more FZ28 n Lumix-ian around the whole world.... "I'M NOT WORKING FOR PANASONIC AH" don't mistaken..... not promoting PANASONIC..... just promoting LEICA Lense.... hehehe

why don't you come out a little $$$ ....mayb extra of RM 200 to get an FZ28? FZ28 is a taking over FZ18? Why wan a old model rather than the new model? if wanna compare this two.... of course FZ28 definitely sure superior.... what's the dilema in you dat will make u decide FZ18 rather than FZ28?

actly i m now thinking whether 2 get fx36 or canon 860..heard that fx36 hv lot of noise izit even at iso 200....anyone can clarify it?

Just got my TZ5 (aka TZ15) from Gurney Plaza yesterday. Will test it out later after work.   

actly i m now thinking whether 2 get fx36 or canon 860..heard that fx36 hv lot of noise izit even at iso 200....anyone can clarify it?

Yeap got my TZ15 from Harvey Norman 2 weeks ago..so far so good. except the Nite mode & Macro still not as good as my old Olympus C760UZ..

Still wondering why there is two similar model but diff code? (TZ5 Vs TZ15) 

Compact don't work like DSLRs.
There is very little chance u will get anything "noiseless" even on the priciest compacts (Canon's G9, Panasonic's LX3).
For compacts, you should not b looking for great ISO performance, as most of them perform nearly the same.
What u should look for in a compact is size and ease of use (iA mode is a breeze to use, u can virtually shoot blind-folded); and of course, the color reproduction of the cam.

The best way for u to decide is to try the cams out at the shop.
Don't b shy, it's ur right to try and choose 

letting go a 1 month old perfect condition Panasonic FZ18

interested buyer may check out
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=782931&hl=

ya...but then if for u le?860 or fx36?

ya...but then if for u le?860 or fx36?

if fx36 compare wif 860 le?

Compared to Canon Digital Ixus 860IS / PowerShot SD870 IS




http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasoni...6/verdict.shtml