cmfireman
12-09-2005, 01:00 AM
:confused: I'm not sure which of these, if either are the best camera for my use, but I have always had good experiences with Panasonic electronics as far as reliability so I'm a little biased here. Point me in the right direction please. Much appreciated.
BUDGET: I plan on spending less than $350 as this will be my first digital camera besides an outdated Sony Mavica FD
I found the FZ10 used from B&H Photo-Video for $310 but I can get a new FZ5 for about $340 (Shipped)
I know the FZ5 is about 2 years newer than the FZ10
SIZE: I don't want a huge camera but I have large hands and think that either of these cameras will be fine for my use.
FEATURES: I really like the thought of anti-shake technology, which both have. I don't know if I would ever use the hot-shoe on the FZ10 but I understand that the FZ5 has a built in Help menu that would be useful.
USAGE: I will be using the camera mostly for still shots of automobiles and also some nature shots. I may also want to take pics of moving vehicles without too much blur and also macro shots. I will also be using it in low-light situations such as night-time drag races and other night shots.
BRANDS: As stated, I am partial to Panasonic. I was first looking at a Kodak Z740 but It felt cheap and flimsy in my hands. I have been told that with digital cameras, you get what you pay for.
Any help would be greatly appreciated at pointing me in the right direction. The used FZ10 has been reconditioned and tested to be like-new, but I would feel more comfortable with an out-of-the-box camera. I want the most versitile camera I can get for under the $350 price range and have also looked at a Nikon Coolpix 5700, but wasn't impressed.
Also, could someone tell me the $100 difference between the FZ20 and the FZ5, I looked at all the spec sheets and everything appears identical except for the size difference.
Thanks for your time and thought and I will be glad to have some help on this issue.
BUDGET: I plan on spending less than $350 as this will be my first digital camera besides an outdated Sony Mavica FD
I found the FZ10 used from B&H Photo-Video for $310 but I can get a new FZ5 for about $340 (Shipped)
I know the FZ5 is about 2 years newer than the FZ10
SIZE: I don't want a huge camera but I have large hands and think that either of these cameras will be fine for my use.
FEATURES: I really like the thought of anti-shake technology, which both have. I don't know if I would ever use the hot-shoe on the FZ10 but I understand that the FZ5 has a built in Help menu that would be useful.
USAGE: I will be using the camera mostly for still shots of automobiles and also some nature shots. I may also want to take pics of moving vehicles without too much blur and also macro shots. I will also be using it in low-light situations such as night-time drag races and other night shots.
BRANDS: As stated, I am partial to Panasonic. I was first looking at a Kodak Z740 but It felt cheap and flimsy in my hands. I have been told that with digital cameras, you get what you pay for.
Any help would be greatly appreciated at pointing me in the right direction. The used FZ10 has been reconditioned and tested to be like-new, but I would feel more comfortable with an out-of-the-box camera. I want the most versitile camera I can get for under the $350 price range and have also looked at a Nikon Coolpix 5700, but wasn't impressed.
Also, could someone tell me the $100 difference between the FZ20 and the FZ5, I looked at all the spec sheets and everything appears identical except for the size difference.
Thanks for your time and thought and I will be glad to have some help on this issue.