Canon IXUS50 VS Panasonic Lumix FX-7

echomantis · 7th July 2005

I'm currently considering buying a 5.0megapix digi cam, and i've narrowed down my choices to the above 2 models ie IXUS 50 & Lumix FX-7.... does anyone has any comments or recommendations for these cams? I am mainly considering the differences in their user-friendliness, and shooting capabilities, such as stability in low light conditions, flash power, and so on and so forth.....

Any comments will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Kelvin.

ocdude · 7th July 2005

go with fx8 instead of the fx7, do consider the casio s500 as well..

price should be approx 600 for all three models...

advantages:

ixus 50 - digic II image processing, good reviews.

fx8 - optical image stabilization, leica lens, large 2.5" lcd, made in japan.

s500 - small form factor, mpeg 4 video encoding, good variety of scene modes/features, large 2.5" lcd, dsp anti shake mode.

SwatchSeow · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by ocdude

go with fx8 instead of the fx7, do consider the casio s500 as well..

price should be approx 600 for all three models...

advantages:

ixus 50 - digic II image processing, good reviews.

fx8 - optical image stabilization, leica lens, large 2.5" lcd, made in japan.

s500 - small form factor, mpeg 4 video encoding, good variety of scene modes/features, large 2.5" lcd, dsp anti shake mode.

Casio S500 has only a 2.2" LCD.

mpenza · 7th July 2005

It's big enough lah. Top range DSLRs like Canon 1Ds Mk II has 2" LCD.

ocdude · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by SwatchSeow

Casio S500 has only a 2.2" LCD.

yikes, you're right... 2.2" LCD for the s500 ... my bad...

echomantis · 8th July 2005

hmm... thanx for all ur replies... so am i receiving that the casio s500 is the most recommendable by far?

ocdude · 9th July 2005

Originally Posted by echomantis

hmm... thanx for all ur replies... so am i receiving that the casio s500 is the most recommendable by far?

i don't think so, just pointing out similar products that you can try out prior to making your decision.

use the Force.....

Feinwerkbau · 9th July 2005

I can't speak for the others, but I've had very good experiences with the Lumix range, especially those with Image Stabalisation.

Why don't you bring along a few memory cards and try out the different models at a camera shop? Or do what I did before I bought my first digicam: borrow a few from kind friends for a week and try them out to see what you like best.

Happy searching n shooting!

7th July 2005	#1
echomantis New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	Canon IXUS50 VS Panasonic Lumix FX-7 I'm currently considering buying a 5.0megapix digi cam, and i've narrowed down my choices to the above 2 models ie IXUS 50 & Lumix FX-7.... does anyone has any comments or recommendations for these cams? I am mainly considering the differences in their user-friendliness, and shooting capabilities, such as stability in low light conditions, flash power, and so on and so forth..... Any comments will be much appreciated. Thank you. Kelvin.

7th July 2005	#2
ocdude New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 44	go with fx8 instead of the fx7, do consider the casio s500 as well.. price should be approx 600 for all three models... advantages: ixus 50 - digic II image processing, good reviews. fx8 - optical image stabilization, leica lens, large 2.5" lcd, made in japan. s500 - small form factor, mpeg 4 video encoding, good variety of scene modes/features, large 2.5" lcd, dsp anti shake mode.

7th July 2005	#4
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	It's big enough lah. Top range DSLRs like Canon 1Ds Mk II has 2" LCD.

8th July 2005	#6
echomantis New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	hmm... thanx for all ur replies... so am i receiving that the casio s500 is the most recommendable by far?

9th July 2005	#8
Feinwerkbau Deregistered Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 836	I can't speak for the others, but I've had very good experiences with the Lumix range, especially those with Image Stabalisation. Why don't you bring along a few memory cards and try out the different models at a camera shop? Or do what I did before I bought my first digicam: borrow a few from kind friends for a week and try them out to see what you like best. Happy searching n shooting!