Any good Lumix recommendation for Beginner

[nitro]

Hi Lumix Owners,

I am a FZ3-user myself, currently looking for a Lumix for my gf, a beginner or rather just for casual holiday pictures taking.

Any good recommendations
- no need high resolution
- no need many times optical zoom
- must have IOS
- Preferrably to be slim (Woman prefers slim than more features)
- Budget $500

Kiamsia for any kind replies

[Astin]

For girls, then must be FX9 (abt $600) or FX8 (abt $500), all other Lumix are considered "bulky".

[Hexlord]

Yes, the FX8 is ideal for your gf budget-wise

[Hacker]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1!

[metallilan]

i'm surprised no one mentioned the Lz2 yet...or its newer sibling the Lz5...

[nitro]

10s for so many kind replies.

Just wondering how about the followings, slightly older design, are they still available & good for beginners?

- FX1
- FX5
- FX2
- FX7

They look pretty compact and slim to me 2.

BTW, any other brands recommendation equivalent to FX8?

[armadillo]

Hmmm for compact camera capable with OIS, I think only Lumix have it.
Unless you want to consider Fuji Finepix Z2 or F11, capable for high ISO 1600.

[FZ5owner]

Originally Posted by nitro Hi Lumix Owners, I am a FZ3-user myself, currently looking for a Lumix for my gf, a beginner or rather just for casual holiday pictures taking. Any good recommendations - no need high resolution - no need many times optical zoom - must have IOS - Preferrably to be slim (Woman prefers slim than more features) - Budget $500 Kiamsia for any kind replies

aiya.............
post early early....... i just sold my FZ5 with accesories away at 500...........

[cyberkid]

Panasonic L1

[el69]

Originally Posted by FZ5owner aiya............. post early early....... i just sold my FZ5 with accesories away at 500...........

...to me.

Thanks...having fun with the cam.

[nitro]

Originally Posted by cyberkid Panasonic L1

Is there such a model?

[metallilan]

Originally Posted by nitro Is there such a model?

err thats the new dslr that panasonic released...prototype model that is..

[stickytape]

hi... what about the DMC-LZ1?? any reviews? Any idea how much it costs? Am also looking for a beginner level digi cam... prefably less than $500.....

[metallilan]

Originally Posted by stickytape hi... what about the DMC-LZ1?? any reviews? Any idea how much it costs? Am also looking for a beginner level digi cam... prefably less than $500.....

if you're looking for LZ1 you might as well get the upgraded LZ2..5 mp instead of the 4 mp LZ1... my friend bought it for about that price during sitex but im not sure about the price now...

LZ2 Review

[nitro]

Originally Posted by metallilan if you're looking for LZ1 you might as well get the upgraded LZ2..5 mp instead of the 4 mp LZ1... my friend bought it for about that price during sitex but im not sure about the price now... LZ2 Review

any kind comments between FX series and LZ series.
thinking to get FX8 for gf, costing $488 exclude GST, free 512MB and case.

cheers

[JimDavis]

Originally Posted by FZ5owner aiya............. post early early....... i just sold my FZ5 with accesories away at 500...........

So are you going to change nick to KMOwner soon?

[Astin]

Originally Posted by nitro any kind comments between FX series and LZ series. thinking to get FX8 for gf, costing $488 exclude GST, free 512MB and case. cheers

For girls, u can choose the FX8 pink colour one...

[metallilan]

FZ = Megazoom
FX = High class type, the digital ixus of panasonic range
LZ = somewhat the middle between a high class and a megazoom cuz of the 6x zoom. call the middle class la hor..

[cikgoo]

Then LX leh ? hybird ?

[metallilan]

Originally Posted by cikgoo Then LX leh ? hybird ?

think that one also high class..higher than FX series...