Panasonic fz28, Canon 500d or Nikon d5000?

[rexter]

I'm considering these 3 models.

Reason why I want Panasonic fz28 is because it is more convenient, dont have to change lens yet able to take great photos and lower maintenance.

Nikon d5000 - because my friends are Nikon users and if I get a nikon dslr, we could share lenses.

Canon 500d - I personally prefer this photo quality to d5000.

Brand wise too. I trust Nikon or Canon more.

 

[GavinTing]

How can you compare a fixed lens to a DSLR? Why not take a look at the Canon SX1 IS, G10, etc?

 

[rexter]

not comparing their features but rather comparing my needs.

i would want one that doesn't use AA batteries as power source and have video function. that boils down to the 3 models as mentioned while i've ruled out others.

 

[Neo]

Seems that image quality is your priority. Go for the DSLR then. No experience with the Nikon, but I've tried the EOS 500D and it's very good.