what is best upgrade for a DSC-W1?

michhy · 25th October 2005

Hi, I'm using a DSC-W1 camera, and is planning an upgrade. Since you guys are the gurus, what is my next best upgrade, with the following criteria:

Criteria for upgrade:
- min 5mp
- can fit waist pouch easily (no SLR size please)

Things I like about DSC-W1 (and dont wanna give up):
- long shutter mode
- large 2.5" LCD screen (but a 2" would be fine)
- uses common type battery (AA size)

Wish to have:
- strong telephoto (zoom)
- anti shake technology
- 640x480 movie with sound

p/s: dont see any reason to get DSC-W7 because the extra resolution isnt enough to justify an upgrade

holeinone · 25th October 2005

If anti shake is a must, then you will be better off looking at a Panasonic one.

Go visit www.dpreview.com and check out all the camera reviews. Will be extremely helpful.

cciRRus · 27th October 2005

IMO, the W-series do not produce good night shots because of the way the aperture works. You may wish to look at the Canon cameras if you wish to take nice night shots (I noticed you wanted long shutter timings).

cheersjy · 27th October 2005

Give Sony H1 and Pana LZ5 a try. i find the latter has higher noise at high ISO setting but you may like its other features.

felixcat8888 · 27th October 2005

Originally Posted by cheersjy

Give Sony H1 and Pana LZ5 a try. i find the latter has higher noise at high ISO setting but you may like its other features.

Movie mode is 320x240 only. TS wants one thaqt has 640x480. Canon S2 IS or Sony H-1.

Cheers....

felixcat8888 · 27th October 2005

Originally Posted by michhy

Hi, I'm using a DSC-W1 camera, and is planning an upgrade. Since you guys are the gurus, what is my next best upgrade, with the following criteria:

Criteria for upgrade:
- min 5mp
- can fit waist pouch easily (no SLR size please)

Things I like about DSC-W1 (and dont wanna give up):
- long shutter mode
- large 2.5" LCD screen (but a 2" would be fine)
- uses common type battery (AA size)

Wish to have:
- strong telephoto (zoom)
- anti shake technology
- 640x480 movie with sound

p/s: dont see any reason to get DSC-W7 because the extra resolution isnt enough to justify an upgrade

But why you want to upgrade? The W-1 is a 5mp cam too.

Can try the Panasonic LX-1, but it is 8mp. I canot remember the movie mode size though.

Try www.dcresource.com or www.dpreview.com

michhy · 31st October 2005

Originally Posted by felixcat8888

But why you want to upgrade? The W-1 is a 5mp cam too.

Can try the Panasonic LX-1, but it is 8mp. I canot remember the movie mode size though.

Thanks, this really looks like a good replacement, albeit not using standard "easy to find" AA batteries. I'll check it out. 8MP with 16:9 ratio

anyone knows the selling price of this in Singapore?

elhire · 25th November 2005

LX-1 is pretty ex, from what I've seen of it. Around 900plus i think. Not really worth the price if you ask me. At that kinda price, I would want my cammie to be perfect but the LX-1 is still not perfect! The usual panasonic noise.. sigh.

By the way, is your W-1 good? the W-5's an upgrade of it and I was thinking about it. Except I heard it has v limited aperture options.

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michhy Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 781	what is best upgrade for a DSC-W1? Hi, I'm using a DSC-W1 camera, and is planning an upgrade. Since you guys are the gurus, what is my next best upgrade, with the following criteria: Criteria for upgrade: - min 5mp - can fit waist pouch easily (no SLR size please) Things I like about DSC-W1 (and dont wanna give up): - long shutter mode - large 2.5" LCD screen (but a 2" would be fine) - uses common type battery (AA size) Wish to have: - strong telephoto (zoom) - anti shake technology - 640x480 movie with sound p/s: dont see any reason to get DSC-W7 because the extra resolution isnt enough to justify an upgrade Last edited by michhy; 25th October 2005 at 07:17 PM.

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holeinone Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,316	Re: what is best upgrade for a DSC-W1? If anti shake is a must, then you will be better off looking at a Panasonic one. Go visit www.dpreview.com and check out all the camera reviews. Will be extremely helpful. __________________ There is no life without fast cars....

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cciRRus New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 35	Re: what is best upgrade for a DSC-W1? IMO, the W-series do not produce good night shots because of the way the aperture works. You may wish to look at the Canon cameras if you wish to take nice night shots (I noticed you wanted long shutter timings).

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cheersjy Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hougang Posts: 642	Re: what is best upgrade for a DSC-W1? Give Sony H1 and Pana LZ5 a try. i find the latter has higher noise at high ISO setting but you may like its other features.

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elhire New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 24	Re: what is best upgrade for a DSC-W1? LX-1 is pretty ex, from what I've seen of it. Around 900plus i think. Not really worth the price if you ask me. At that kinda price, I would want my cammie to be perfect but the LX-1 is still not perfect! The usual panasonic noise.. sigh. By the way, is your W-1 good? the W-5's an upgrade of it and I was thinking about it. Except I heard it has v limited aperture options. Last edited by elhire; 25th November 2005 at 03:23 PM.