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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / ZLR Cameras / November 2005pentax *ist or panasonic fz30
Hi all, have been having a look around for something to replace my Canon G2 - more zoom primary and a bit more MP (secondarily) I have 3 x lenses (28-70,35-80-100-300) to suit my Penatx Z-70 so the Pentax *ist looks quite good value althought its seems its getting trickier to get hold of a DS, most seem to be the DL or alternatively I could get a Panasonic FZ30 which seems to have all the features and goodies i need I'd consider myself more of a keen hobbyist than prosumer (if that makes sense) Most of the shots would be in good light and the extra zoom would come in handy alot of the time any ideas or suggestions thanks Dave >Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >any ideas or suggestions The FZ30 has image stabilization, and the *ist does not. But you have to keep your ISO down (to around 100) with the FZ30 to minimize noise, and that forces use of a slower shutter speed. With the *ist, you can shoot at 400 or 800 which allows use of a faster shutter speed. That pretty well compensates for the image stabilization. The FZ30 has significant shutter lag, I think, when in auto focus mode. The *ist has negligible shutter lag. This is a big factor if you are shooting moving subjects. With the incredible zoom range of the FZ30, you will never have to buy another lens. Well, except for the wide angle adapter. And that still doesn't get you real ultra-wide. The *ist commits you to spending a king's ransom on interchangeable lenses, if you don't already have them. Plus, you have to lug them around. But that does give you more versatility. And you can put some real wides on it. But the sensor is not full frame... so you are still denied ultra-wide angles! I think both cameras will be great, with both having their strong and weak points. The good thing is, if you buy one and later realize it was the wrong one, it doesn't matter that much, because it will be obsolete in 2 years and then you can buy a better one! I would choose between the Panasonic FZ5, a great point and shoot or if you want something more versatile look at the Canon DRXT with IS lenses or the Nikon D50. I hear that the Canon is more advanced but the Nikon appears to balance better. It also seems that the reviewers claim there is really no difference between 6mp or 8mp in producing results. I can neither negate or substantiate that claim. > > [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > > > Hi all, > > have been having a look around for something to replace my Canon G2 - > more zoom primary and a bit more MP (secondarily) [] Two other cameras you might want to consider are the Panasonic FZ5 and FZ20. Both 5MP resolution, they give a similar zoom coverage to the FZ30 but are cheaper and lighter. A lot cheaper and more convenient than a DSLR outfit. If you want the zoom, you really need the image stabilisation as well, and such lenses may not even be available for the Pentax. I have the Panasonic FZ5, and my wife the FZ20. I agree with King Sardon's comments, although I think that shutter lag on modern non-SLR cameras is not to difficult to cope with. David David, Haven't you said in the past that you saw not difference in quality of results between the FZ5 and FZ20 and that you prefer the FZ5 due to the fact it is lighter, smaller, and easier to balance. If that is what you said do you think that the picture quality would be about the same even when printing 8.5x11? > > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > David, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > If that is what you said do you think that the picture quality would > be about the same even when printing 8.5x11? Yes. David I owned the FZ20 and now own the *ist DS. I have a couple of Pentax lenses, and two other film bodies. I didn't like the shutter lag with the Panasonic. As another reply mentioned, it makes action shots very difficult. The zoom length and f/2.8 through the entire range is very nice, however. I picked up the last DS that I could find, at a great price $919 Canadian/$775 USD with 18-55mm kit lens. I was also lucky enough to sell my FZ20 at just below brand new price (it was only 4 months old), so I didn't lose a lot on it. I'm happy with my decision - having a higher ISO range is very nice, as well as the potential (reality...) of spending more of my paycheck on lenses!! okay thanks for that , similar situation to me ive been quoted $1070 for the ds with 18-50mm lens or 1175 with the 18-125mm lens aussie dollars >I owned the FZ20 and now own the *ist DS. I have a couple of Pentax > lenses, and two other film bodies. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > well as the potential (reality...) of spending more of my paycheck on > lenses!! |
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