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Evan Powell — August 21, 2012
--- Sony's hot new RX100 premium pocket camera goes up against the Canon G1 X.
--- Panasonic has released the DMC-FZ200 24x superzoom camera, a replacement for the highly popular FZ150. Will be arriving soon.
--- Panasonic has also released the DMC-LX7, finally replacing the LX5 premium compact.
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The very impressive Sony HX30V edges out the Panasonic ZS20 as the best compact superzoom camera on the market as far as pure picture quality is concerned. But the ZS20 is the faster of the two cameras, so if you routinely shoot a lot of action and need fast response, the ZS20 is still the top of the heap. This shootout will be updated with details shortly.
PREMIUM COMPACTS
Sony's RX100 has just hit the market, selling for $650. The somewhat larger but still compact Canon G1 X premium sells for $700. If you are spending that much, which is the best choice? Sarah is shooting them out, and results will be posted soon.
NOKIA 41MP CAMERA PHONE
Dick is putting the novel little Nokia super high resolution camera through its paces. What do you give up to get that absurd amount of resolution in a cellphone? Stay tuned.
BEST PREMIUM SUPERZOOM CAMERAS
The Leica V-LUX 3 (24x zoom) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (26x zoom) are premium priced superzoom bridge cameras selling for $800. Though the Leica V-LUX 3 is also sold as the Panasonic FZ150 for a lot less money, the question remains-if you are going to spend $800 on a premium superzoom bridge, does the Fuji beat the Leica for the same money? And if the Leica is the winner, shouldn't you simply buy the Panasonic FZ150 instead and pocket the $400+ price difference? We will get this sorted out and add a new shootout category for premium superzooms.
Evan Powell
Editor
--- Panasonic has released the DMC-FZ200 24x superzoom camera, a replacement for the highly popular FZ150. Will be arriving soon.
--- Panasonic has also released the DMC-LX7, finally replacing the LX5 premium compact.
IN THE WORKS.......
COMPACT SUPERZOOM CAMERA UPDATE
The very impressive Sony HX30V edges out the Panasonic ZS20 as the best compact superzoom camera on the market as far as pure picture quality is concerned. But the ZS20 is the faster of the two cameras, so if you routinely shoot a lot of action and need fast response, the ZS20 is still the top of the heap. This shootout will be updated with details shortly.
PREMIUM COMPACTS
Sony's RX100 has just hit the market, selling for $650. The somewhat larger but still compact Canon G1 X premium sells for $700. If you are spending that much, which is the best choice? Sarah is shooting them out, and results will be posted soon.
NOKIA 41MP CAMERA PHONE
Dick is putting the novel little Nokia super high resolution camera through its paces. What do you give up to get that absurd amount of resolution in a cellphone? Stay tuned.
BEST PREMIUM SUPERZOOM CAMERAS
The Leica V-LUX 3 (24x zoom) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (26x zoom) are premium priced superzoom bridge cameras selling for $800. Though the Leica V-LUX 3 is also sold as the Panasonic FZ150 for a lot less money, the question remains-if you are going to spend $800 on a premium superzoom bridge, does the Fuji beat the Leica for the same money? And if the Leica is the winner, shouldn't you simply buy the Panasonic FZ150 instead and pocket the $400+ price difference? We will get this sorted out and add a new shootout category for premium superzooms.
Evan Powell
Editor
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Posted Sep 15, 2012 12:32:18 AM
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By Axel |
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I hope that the X-S1 is reviewed with the improved sensor.
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Posted Aug 31, 2012 9:12:26 AM
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By Ryan |
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I look forward to your review of the Panasonic FZ200!
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