Need A new Camera for a disney trip

I am looking for a new compact camera for our family disney trip. So this will be a x-mas present for the wife. With that said probably will not be printing many of the pictures larger than your average 4x6 prints. Mostly I want to just have them digitally for memories. The other feature I would like to have is the HD video recording capability. I no longer wish to carry a camcorder and know I will lose something here but convience with somewhat good quality is ok with me. Here is what I have narrowed it down to and as far as price I could go even a little higher if need be. Thanks in advance for your alls help and opinions.

First Choice is: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Second is the sony tx9 (don't care about 3-d)

Thanks Again!!!!!

Between these two models, I would to go with the FX700,
mainly due to its wider f/2.2 aperture when zoomed out.
That would come in very handy indoors and in the evening.
Also it has a slightly wider lens and larger zoom range.
Have fun on your trip!

Thanks eyalg, probably going with that one. I think my wife would like the more traditional of the two

What do you mean by 'traditional'?
Both are touch screen, so in my opinion both are not traditional.
You could also take a look at Sony's HX5 for full HD, sweep panorama (cool!)
wide 25mm lens and x10 zoom. Not sure if it fits your wife's taste, though.

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Originally Posted by eyalg

You could also take a look at Sony's HX5 for full HD, sweep panorama (cool!)
wide 25mm lens and x10 zoom. Not sure if it fits your wife's taste, though.

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I vote for the Sony HX5V. I reviewed the Sony TX5 waterproof camera this summer and the two camera share a lot of features. The TX5 is the best waterproof point-and-shoot camera I've ever used and it got me interested in the HX5V. I'm also a fan of the pocket superzoom category. Right now I think those cameras offer the best features and performance for the money if you're looking at point-and-shoots.

Sony Cybershot HX5V and TX5 Video demos >>
My Sony Cybershot TX5 review >>

You might also want to read my Canon SD4500 IS review. The PowerShot SD4500 IS is a pocket superzoom like the Sony HX5V and I've found Canon almost always has the best point-and-shoot image quality.

Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS review >>

I hope that adds something useful to the mix :)

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Originally Posted by mntneer540

more traditional of the two

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That is what I meant, neither are traditional but of the two the panasonic looks more traditional

And thanks for the other suggestion, hadn't seen that one, looks nice...just when I thought I was close to making a choice....lol