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    What would you choose?

    Hi,

    I'm new to dslr, and I have 3 cameras that are interesting me,

    1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K

    2. Fuji Finepix S9600

    3. Fuji Finepix FX-S8000

    Now, I would like to know why one camera is better than the other.

    thanks,
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    Re: What would you choose?

    Just a quick welcome to our site. Have to run now but just for clarification, none of these cameras are DSLR cameras. They are digital cameras just not DSLR cameras, there is a BIG difference. Also when you finally decide on a camera be sure and read the sticky in the Camera Dealer Feedback Forum before purchasing anything, Jeff


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    Re: What would you choose?

    Ok thanks for that,

    eh, can u please judge which is the best from those?

    Thanks

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    Re: What would you choose?

    I like the S9600 for the styling and it looks like it has a better lens design than the other fuji.

    I would avoid Panasonic at all costs, I've had really bad luck with their products, though they are great for the initial reviews, their longevitiy is unacceptable.

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    Re: What would you choose?

    We've had no problems with Panasonic.
    FZ-25 lasted two years, until Angie gave it to our son.
    LZ-5 lasted 2 years so far, dropped 3 times, still going fine.
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    Re: What would you choose?

    Ok thanks for that, I have now came across this cam:

    Leica V-Lux 1

    any opinions?

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    Re: What would you choose?

    Leica?
    It's based on the Panasonic DMCFZ-50, which is probably cheaper.
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    Re: What would you choose?

    Regarding Panasonic, I've had a point and shoot for close to a year and love it. I've also had a Panasonic camcorder for over 15 years, and it still works fine. I also have a Panasonic DVD player/recorder that I've had no problems with, going on 2 years. Mr Yuck, I think you've just had bad luck.

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    Re: What would you choose?

    I just was at TestFreaks ( http://www.testfreaks.com/digital-cameras/ ) and compared models above.
    Okay. Here are the results:

    Panasonic DMC-FZ18
    Score: 8.1 out of 10 based on reviews from 101 sources in 22 countries.

    Fujifilm FinePix S9600 Zoom
    Score: 7.2 out of 10 based on reviews from 73 sources in 20 countries.

    Fujifilm S8000
    Score: 7.4 out of 10 based on reviews from 10 sources in 6 countries.

    In this comparison the best rating has Panasonic DMC-FZ18.
    As for me - I'm absolutely agree with crowd.
    Anyway it's up to you!

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