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Canon powershot S95 or Panasonic LX5?

Thanks for that link will have a good read through it. It is a really tough to choose between these two cameras..I like the pocketability of the Canon but like the idea of a 24mm lens on the Panasonic...the Canon has better JPEG quality but has poor battery life..and it goes on arghh maybe I should just flip a coin lol Anyway cheers mate :)

Dan
 
DAN87676 said:
Thanks for that link will have a good read through it. It is a really tough to choose between these two cameras..I like the pocketability of the Canon but like the idea of a 24mm lens on the Panasonic...the Canon has better JPEG quality but has poor battery life..and it goes on arghh maybe I should just flip a coin lol Anyway cheers mate :)

Dan
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Wrt battery life, an ordinary day's shooting won't deplete the battery in my experience. I might deplete it on a vacation day, when I'll be making constant exposures; but as said before, on those days, I carry a spare. I've yet to make it through two batteries in a single day. :D
 
Hmm thats what I'm worried about...I really think I should go for the LX5 especially from what you have said, although I will look at the camera first to check out the menu's and make sure it is not too bulky. My only real worry is the JPEG performance won't be as good. I'm a total photography noob as you can tell, but I read that it is better to shoot in RAW, although I plan on doing this at some stage I would like the JPEGS to be of a high standard, do you think there is much difference from the canon quality wise?
 
As I understand it, editor likes to shoot in jpeg, using RAW only on very special pictures, is that right editor?
 
DAN87676 said:
Hmm thats what I'm worried about...I really think I should go for the LX5 especially from what you have said, although I will look at the camera first to check out the menu's and make sure it is not too bulky. My only real worry is the JPEG performance won't be as good. I'm a total photography noob as you can tell, but I read that it is better to shoot in RAW, although I plan on doing this at some stage I would like the JPEGS to be of a high standard, do you think there is much difference from the canon quality wise?
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The dpreview.com checks on jpeg resolution on this page below seems to suggest that the LX5 has better jpeg resolution than the Canon.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q42010highendcompactgroup/page16.asp
 
DAN, i think that the crucial choice is between the 24mm lens of the LX5 and the slip-in-the pocket feature of the S95. Although I love my LX3 largely because of the wide angle lens as I mentioned above, I think I would recommend the S95 because its pocketability. If you go out without a jacket the Panasonic will need a pouch and so be rather visible. I abandoned the neck strap - although it is a rather smart leather one, in favour of a Jessops wrist strap so the other option is to carry it in one hand with the wrist strap for security.

Take a look at some of Johnny Cannuck's shooting-from-the-hip photographs to see what you can get away with with the S95.
 
Cheers for the replies lad's you have been a great help!

I'm going to wait until I can get a hold of both cameras. If the LX5 isnt too big that's the one I'm going to buy, simple as that. I'm sure it's the better camera but even if I end up with the S95 I'll still have a great camera :)
 
DAN87676 said:
Just seen the LX5 for £289.95 with free delivery! Surely this is too good to be true??
http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=11394
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I recommend perusing this site:

Simply Electronics - A Warning !!!
I recently ordered a digital camera from the above company, as having done quite a bit of searching, they came out the cheapest. Well after waiting 3 weeks for a 2-8 day despatch, I cancelled it and was assured of a refund within 7 days, 6 weeks later I'm still fighting for it, and am sending all the details to my solicitor. Be warned, never ever use this cowboy outfit, they make all the right noises but do not deliver - literally !!
p.s. Ordered same camera on Amazon and got it next day !!!!

http://www.hotukdeals.com/misc/simply-electronics-a-warning-391698?page=5
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Cheers man, I should have known really... Think I will be sticking to a big retailer like Amazon don't think I'll get it for less than 350 anywhere do you?
 
Oh I'm sure it is, I'm just a cheapskate hehe. £350 seems reasonable though for a camera like that. Hopefully I can snap one up soon unless the Canon's size can sway me but I really don't think it will.
 
I love my LX5 - best camera I have owned by far. I don't have the exploding lens cap yet though... one for the xmas list :)
 
I love my LX5 - best camera I have owned by far. I don't have the exploding lens cap yet though... one for the xmas list :)
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It does look pretty special :) I don't know why they didn't just make one built into the camera but oh well I hope it will be on my xmas list too!
 
Just a quick update...

Today I received a shiney brand new LX5 and I have to say I love it! Easily the best camera I have ever used, nevermind owned. Thanks a lot for all the advice :)

Cheers

Dan
 
Haha It's already been ordered, I could't resist! Been having a little play around taking some shots in ai mode. I don't know if its just me but if im honest the noise levels are a little disappointing. Is this anything to be worried about? do I need to get an exhange or is it normal and there will always be noise to some extent in digital photographs? There is also some purple fringing when looking on the lcd screen but it doesn't seem to show up in the photographs. Apart from that though the images are superb and am very pleased with my purchase.
 
DAN87676 said:
Haha It's already been ordered, I could't resist! Been having a little play around taking some shots in ai mode. I don't know if its just me but if im honest the noise levels are a little disappointing. Is this anything to be worried about? do I need to get an exhange or is it normal and there will always be noise to some extent in digital photographs? There is also some purple fringing when looking on the lcd screen but it doesn't seem to show up in the photographs. Apart from that though the images are superb and am very pleased with my purchase.
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Can you post up some examples please?
 
They don't look too bad to me. Dan you are testing in low light all cameras perform less well in low light. Also what settings are you using, what ISO for example, and are you using a long exposure and a tripod etc etc .. ?
 
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