What's a good superzoom digital camera?

Syxx_Killer · 11-04-08, 09:08 PM

I'm thinking about upgrading to a better digital camera. I got a Samsung S85 back in January and while it is a good little camera I think I want something more. I don't want to go all out for a DSLR (I'd like to, but not enough funds

). I am looking for something with a 12x optical zoom or more, has really good battery life, optical image stabilization, and is under $300. Of course the more features the better.

What do you guys recommend? If you can, post a sample picture.

I was thinking about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, but if there is a better value out there I am all ears.

fatty · 11-04-08, 09:21 PM

My last point-and-shoot superzoom was a Fuji s6000fd which served me well but is now almost three years old. The Lumix looks nice, look also into some of the newer Canon PowerShots like the S5 IS or whatever else falls into your price range.

Konovalov · 11-05-08, 04:45 AM

Don't have a super zoom myself. However I find the following site excellent for all my DSLR and photography needs: http://www.cameralabs.com/buyers_gui...m_camera.shtml

Have a read there on super-zooms.

Jimbuna · 11-05-08, 04:54 AM

I took my little compact (Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5) to the SS Meet this year and it never let me down.

http://www.cameralabs.com/buyers_gui...l_camera.shtml

McBeck · 11-05-08, 08:31 AM

The canon Powershot series have great quality and are good priced:
http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home...Shot/index.asp

Reviews:
http://dpreview.com/

Skybird · 11-05-08, 10:31 AM

http://www.steves-digicams.com/

Good for getting info on a given camera.

Check "Best Cameras" in the menu on the left, and then "Superzoom".

11-04-08, 09:08 PM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	What's a good superzoom digital camera? I'm thinking about upgrading to a better digital camera. I got a Samsung S85 back in January and while it is a good little camera I think I want something more. I don't want to go all out for a DSLR (I'd like to, but not enough funds ). I am looking for something with a 12x optical zoom or more, has really good battery life, optical image stabilization, and is under $300. Of course the more features the better. What do you guys recommend? If you can, post a sample picture. I was thinking about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, but if there is a better value out there I am all ears. Last edited by Syxx_Killer; 11-04-08 at 09:08 PM.

11-05-08, 04:45 AM	#3
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Don't have a super zoom myself. However I find the following site excellent for all my DSLR and photography needs: http://www.cameralabs.com/buyers_gui...m_camera.shtml Have a read there on super-zooms. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

11-05-08, 04:54 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I took my little compact (Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5) to the SS Meet this year and it never let me down. http://www.cameralabs.com/buyers_gui...l_camera.shtml __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-05-08, 08:31 AM	#5
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	The canon Powershot series have great quality and are good priced: http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home...Shot/index.asp Reviews: http://dpreview.com/ __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

11-05-08, 10:31 AM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	http://www.steves-digicams.com/ Good for getting info on a given camera. Check "Best Cameras" in the menu on the left, and then "Superzoom". __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 11-05-08 at 10:33 AM.

11-04-08, 09:21 PM	#2
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	My last point-and-shoot superzoom was a Fuji s6000fd which served me well but is now almost three years old. The Lumix looks nice, look also into some of the newer Canon PowerShots like the S5 IS or whatever else falls into your price range.