Canon SX20IS or Panasonic FZ-35?

[joolz]

I'm about ready to upgrade my camera from an ultracompact, which I will still keep and use, to a larger, newer camera which I hope will take better photos.

I'm not a good enough photographer to even consider buying a dSLR, so I've sort of narrowed it down to the above two cameras. I've been on the 'net all day (literally) going from site to site, trying to get a better idea of which camera to buy. I'm still none the wiser.

I'll be taking indoor and outdoor photos, scenery and people. All things being equal, which they never are, I'd go for the camera which is lighter but photo quality is more important with this purchase. I also want a camera which is fast, so that I don't miss so many potentially good photos.

Oh, and zoom. Lots of it.

I think that's about it. The Canon or the Panasonic? Or is there something else out there which is better than either of those two?

Thanks in advance.

[Kjarn]

I really think that either of those would be great.

Good luck

[speaklightly]

I happen to disagree with, Kjarn-

Most recent purchasers of the SX-20 have image quality complaints. In fact it is acknowledged that the Canon SX-10 image quality is indeed better than the SX-10, due increased pixel density on the new SX-20.

In contrast, Panasonic FZ-35 users are almost all uniformly happy with their super zoom camera. Therefore, it were me making the decision, I would personally select the Panasonic FZ-35.

Sarah Joyce

[speaklightly]

I happen to disagree with, Kjarn-

Most recent purchasers of the SX-20 have image quality complaints. In fact it is acknowledged that the Canon SX-10 image quality is indeed better than the SX-10, due increased pixel density on the new SX-20.

In contrast, Panasonic FZ-35 users are almost all uniformly happy with their super zoom camera. Therefore, it were me making the decision, I would personally select the Panasonic FZ-35.

Sarah Joyce

[joolz]

Thanks Sarah Joyce. My heart tells me Canon. Both my digital cameras have been Canon, so I'm used to the look and feel of their menus etc. And my last 33mm camera was a Canon as well. I just can't quite get used to the idea of non-camera manufacturers (Panasonic, Sony etc) producing good cameras.

I'm not sure I'd be prepared to buy an older version of Canon. It seems a retrograde step somehow, so I guess I'm leaning a bit more towards the Panasonic now.

[jeff5897]

Here are photos taken by SX20 and FZ35 ,you can compare the photos's quality by review their original size photos.

SX20 IS
http://english.sellpower.net/modules...er2=0&B1=Query

FZ35
http://english.sellpower.net/modules...er2=0&B1=Query

[executioner28]

have the same troubles. Have to pick one of those two cameras.

[speaklightly]

This is a personal evaluation only. However, to my eyes, the Panasonic FZ-35/FZ-38 images look better than the images from the Canon SX-20.

Sarah Joyce

[joolz]

I ended up getting a Canon EOS 500. Now I just have to learn how to use it.

[speaklightly]

joolz-

Congratulations on your new Canon T-1. I am sure you will enjoy it a lot. Post some photos when you have a chance.

Sarah Joyce