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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / Digital Photo / October 2005"Compact" P&S query
Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though the LX1 is within 2 silly mmm of the S80 in every dimension [Disregard the LX1's 26mm: that doesn't include a lens boss]), these three cameras come in at similar price and with similar features with the same-size sensor. The S80 isn't fully reviewed yet. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon _sd550%2Ccanon_s80%2Cpanasonic_dmclx1&show=all I tried the K-M X1, but it wasn't sharp and was slow to snap and write. What should I be thinking about in deciding among the three others? Or other 7-8MP P&Ss? Aside from raw availible in the Panasonic...  SignatureFrank ess dpreview calls the LX1 a "Compact". See Their Quote: "Announced alongside the FZ30 in July, the Lumix LX1 is the world's first compact camera with a 'widescreen' 16:9 ratio CCD sensor......" Which one is "best for you" depends which features are the most USEFUL to you. Don't be wowed by bells and whistles that you will probably never use. Bob Williams > Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as > "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > What should I be thinking about in deciding among the three others? Or > other 7-8MP P&Ss? Aside from raw availible in the Panasonic... > dpreview calls the LX1 a "Compact". > See Their Quote: [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > never use. > Bob Williams Thank you. I guess I was misled by the "Format" entry in the specs chart that popped up in the comparison among the three. One problem with "bells and whistles" is that sometimes you don't know if they fit or will be useful until you've had them at hand and tried them out. I scoffed at Southern California seaside users of air conditioned cars, never owned one until the model I wanted was not available without a/c; thereafter I wouldn't consider one without... SignatureFrank ess >> Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as >> "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> others? >> Or other 7-8MP P&Ss? Aside from raw availible in the Panasonic... > Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as > "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > What should I be thinking about in deciding among the three others? Or > other 7-8MP P&Ss? Aside from raw availible in the Panasonic... Just an additional thought... The 5MP SD450 is MUCH smaller (thinner) than the SD550. You might wish to consider it, in light of truly pocketable aspect, not to mention the noise-factor that kicks in with the tiny, high res sensors like 7.1... >> Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as >> "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > res > sensors like 7.1... Thank you, Mark. I am curious to see what an 8MP or 7MP camera will do with a sensor of that size. Seems to me the Panasonic's raw feature might make noise correction a little easier. SignatureFrank ess >>> Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as >>> "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > with a sensor of that size. Seems to me the Panasonic's raw feature > might make noise correction a little easier. The only reason I mentioned it is because it's not very obvious how much thinner the 5MP version is in most internet pictures of the 550, and if the "pocketable" part is paramount, it might matter to you. I handled both in person, and the 550 is considerably different. Feature-wise, though, they are nearly identical save for the sensor res. I was thinking of purchasing one of these, but I'm hesitant due to the nearly complete lack of manual controls. My wife wouldn't care, but that would frustrate me, and likely keep me from using it in its intended role (when I don't want my big DSLR bag). I'm now thinking of the A610, which is a bit larger, but uses AA batteries, has a flip-out screen, long battery life, small cost, and considerably excellent picture quality for the size. The A620 has the 7MP sensor you're seeking...and all the A series cameras give you manual controls if you want them. Again... You didn't specifically ask for this stuff, but just throwing it out there... Reviews of the A series have always been...and continue to be very positive. I'll likely buy the A610 in the next week or so befor my wife's nursing trip to India... > Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as > "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > What should I be thinking about in deciding among the three others? Or > other 7-8MP P&Ss? Aside from raw availible in the Panasonic... Here's a telling quote from the "conclusion" part of DPreveiw's full review of the LX1: " To release a camera so obviously aimed at the serious photographer, to add so many usable manual controls, to put a razor-sharp Leica lens on the front and then to drop in a chip / processor that is so noisy you can't use it above ISO 100 is quite simply unforgivable. It's like buying a Ferrari and discovering it maxes out at 55 mph." The Lumix line of cameras have always looked interesting to me, but the level of noise reported sounds exceptionally bad. Full review (you probably already read this...?): http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasoniclx1/ > Beyond the dpreview listing of a Canon SD550 and a Panasonic LX1 as > "Ultra Compacts", and the new Canon S80 as "Compact" (even though the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > What should I be thinking about in deciding among the three others? Or > other 7-8MP P&Ss? Aside from raw availible in the Panasonic... I've been very pleased with the Sony dsc-p200. It's a little bit larger (but still quite small), has manual controls as well, and is a bargain relative to the Canons. Prime Factor |
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