Which camera?

[-0MEGA-] · 01-22-2006, 02:56 PM

I want to get back into digital photography, so i need a new camera. Im debating between these two: Panasonic DMC-LZ2 or the HP R717

tripleplay905 · 01-22-2006, 06:05 PM

The HP has more megapixels nd a higher resolution limit, Also more zoom. Same movie resolutions.

[-0MEGA-] · 01-22-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripleplay905

The HP has more megapixels nd a higher resolution limit, Also more zoom. Same movie resolutions.

Yes it does have more megapixels, it has a higher digital zoom, but lower optical zoom. The panasonic has 6x Optical and the HP has 3x Optical.

**The_Other_One** · 01-22-2006, 07:12 PM

Resolution isn't everything. Panasonic camera's are some of the best, particually the larger ones. I don't know as much about the compact ones, but it does have a better CCD. The zoom is better on the panasonic(don't even look at digital zoom), aperature's a bit better with the Panasonic... The HP has a longer shutter time, but normally that's not needed.

I'd personally go with the Panasonic. I've not read reviews on that one, but they are almost always top of the line. And at 5MP, you usally don't have any problems printing a 8x10.

suprasteve · 01-22-2006, 09:20 PM

well for some reason newegg hasn't been working for me for a couple days so I can't really point to a specific camera, but I would suggest looking at canon's or sony's, they are both nice, of the two I'd lean towards canon though

**The_Other_One** · 01-22-2006, 09:43 PM

Cannon's are great. Sony's are good, but not as good as some other brands.

Probably the best brands now are Cannon and Panasonic. I know when you compare the two brands with their compact ultrazooms, the Panasonic wins by a good bit. Never the less, both are great cameras.

[-0MEGA-] · 01-22-2006, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys, i knew that megapixels mattered but i also know that you cant compare a camera just on that. (its like comparing an amd to intel on their speeds). And i knew that the panasonic had a better zoom, but i wasnt sure if the fact that the HP made up for it with its better quality LCD and higher MP's.

I was leaning towards the Panasonic though, since its slightly cheaper and has a really good zoom (especially for the price).

**The_Other_One** · 01-22-2006, 10:59 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/theotherone/1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/theotherone/2.jpg

One is taken with a 3.2MP, the other a 5.0MP. Any ideas? And no cheating!

Mr.Suave · 01-22-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/theotherone/1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/theotherone/2.jpg

One is taken with a 3.2MP, the other a 5.0MP. Any ideas? And no cheating!

wow i can barely tell the difference..i always thought the more mixels the better, but not anymore.

ill guess: the 1st one is the 3.2MP and the 2nd is the 5MP

btw wat camera did you take the pix w/?

**The_Other_One** · 01-22-2006, 11:53 PM

I wont say if you're right or wrong to see what others think

The 3.2 was my old Minolta Dimage Xt. The 5.0 was my Casio EX-Z50. Both were super compacts(IE easilly fit in your pocket)

01-22-2006, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,389	Which camera? I want to get back into digital photography, so i need a new camera. Im debating between these two: Panasonic DMC-LZ2 or the HP R717 __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 960 (6-6-6-18) 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

01-22-2006, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	Resolution isn't everything. Panasonic camera's are some of the best, particually the larger ones. I don't know as much about the compact ones, but it does have a better CCD. The zoom is better on the panasonic(don't even look at digital zoom), aperature's a bit better with the Panasonic... The HP has a longer shutter time, but normally that's not needed. I'd personally go with the Panasonic. I've not read reviews on that one, but they are almost always top of the line. And at 5MP, you usally don't have any problems printing a 8x10. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

01-22-2006, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	Cannon's are great. Sony's are good, but not as good as some other brands. Probably the best brands now are Cannon and Panasonic. I know when you compare the two brands with their compact ultrazooms, the Panasonic wins by a good bit. Never the less, both are great cameras. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

01-22-2006, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,389	Thanks guys, i knew that megapixels mattered but i also know that you cant compare a camera just on that. (its like comparing an amd to intel on their speeds). And i knew that the panasonic had a better zoom, but i wasnt sure if the fact that the HP made up for it with its better quality LCD and higher MP's. I was leaning towards the Panasonic though, since its slightly cheaper and has a really good zoom (especially for the price). __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 960 (6-6-6-18) 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

01-22-2006, 10:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/theotherone/1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/theotherone/2.jpg One is taken with a 3.2MP, the other a 5.0MP. Any ideas? And no cheating! __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

01-22-2006, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
tripleplay905 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 109	The HP has more megapixels nd a higher resolution limit, Also more zoom. Same movie resolutions.

01-22-2006, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
suprasteve Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,355	well for some reason newegg hasn't been working for me for a couple days so I can't really point to a specific camera, but I would suggest looking at canon's or sony's, they are both nice, of the two I'd lean towards canon though

01-22-2006, 11:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	I wont say if you're right or wrong to see what others think The 3.2 was my old Minolta Dimage Xt. The 5.0 was my Casio EX-Z50. Both were super compacts(IE easilly fit in your pocket) __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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