Sony H5 vs dmc-fz30/50

[Neon E]

Looking at getting a new camera, replacing powershot g2.

I want a Panasonic fz30, but am having a hard time finding one still new in box. I heard they are really special in their performance.I know they have been upgraded to a fz50, but I am hesitant to get the 50 because I know that some "upgrades" are not improvements over previous models.

I hear a lot of good things about the Sony H5, and I am a rank beginner when it comes to photography. I intend to really dwelve into digital photgraphy and make it a hobby. It seems like the Panasonic might be a better long term choice.

What do ya'll think???

Is there still places out there that have fz30's in stock???

[timmciglobal]

FZ-50 in most ways is an upgrade, the only downside is a bit of increased noise and noise reduction.

However, being as it has RAW I'd say learn to shoot raw and only use JPEG when you need to shoot in bursts.

Tim