point and shoot camera

[paco_deluca]

i am looking at getting a camera. I want something to take photos while traveling.

I am not camera savvy, so i dont see my self buying a dslr with multiple lenses. I would like something decent under $500.

do you guys have any experience with any of the cameras below?

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100V
Nikon Coolpix P100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

 

[Reevolving]

All are the wrong choice.

 

[paco_deluca]

really? what do you recommend?

under $500?

 

[Rolf]

I just bought a Panasonic LX5 and I'm more than happy. No idea what it costs in US, but it is small - looks decent and takes good photos (for my use anyways).

 

[paco_deluca]

i am looking for a camera that does well in low light situations and can also do large panoramic shots, my main use will be photographing my vacation to Germany.

what dslr and lense do you guy recommend? maybe i need to up my budget...

 

[FLMountainMan]



All are the wrong choice.

Very helpful.

 

[Reevolving]

The camera Rolf suggested is exactly what you need.

 

[Xericx]

I love my Canon S95. Fits in your pocket.

they're coming out with the S100 soon. :foo:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canons100/

 

[acidboy]

I heart my lumix lx5

 

[arced]



I love my Canon S95. Fits in your pocket.
they're coming out with the S100 soon. :foo:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canons100/

+1 on the Canons. I love my s90. Small, great pictures and excellent in low light conditions. You can get better pictures with a dSLR, but they get pretty bulky when you're traveling. I like that I never debate about whether or not to take the s90.

 

[soxpats]



I heart my lumix lx5

I do too. Great camera

 

[soxpats]



All are the wrong choice.

Panasonic is a good choice

 

[soxpats]

What are you getting?

 

[cioni2k]

Excuse the shameless self-promotion, but I'm selling a practically brand new S95 for under MSRP + tax/shipping. Used it on my trip to Thailand, but I'm looking to upgrade to a DSLR since I'm not concerned about size anymore. See my signature. Many would argue the Canon S9"x" is the best line of compact point and shoots.

 

[cioni2k]

And to expand, I did a lot of research on this in terms of Point and Shoots under $500.

Those cameras you listed are NOT a good idea, there's much better out there. Look at:

Canon S95
Panasonic Lumix LX-5
Nikon P7000 (Although quite large)
Canon G12 (Althouh quite large)

You may also want to look into Micro 4/3 or Mirrorless DSLR cameras for slightly a bit more money like

Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Panasonic Lumix GF3
Olympus E-P3 / E-PL3 / E-PM1