What is everyones opinion of Panasonic's cameras? I have been going crazy the last few weeks looking for a new camera. I narrowed it down between the Sony DSC H5 and the Canon S3 IS. Now I just came across the Panasonic Lumix DMC Fz7 and it seems like a pretty good choice also, although I have no experience with the brand. I kind of like the look of this camera compared to the other 2.

So, how good or bad are Panasonic cameras?

 

I don't like Panasonic cameras, never have. I have always purchased Sony's until my last two purchases. A Digital Rebel and the A710IS. I think Canon makes better optics and all around camera now.

Go to amazon.com and look at the camera's you're looking to buy, read the reviews. Also look at
http://www0.epinions.com/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
http://www.dcresource.com/

The Canon, just by the name has IS, you want this is a camera. Looks like the Sony has it as well.

Good Luck

 

All 3 have IS. I have had 2 Sony p&s's and they were average. I was going to get the Canon, but there were a few things about it I didnt like. The Sony is the most expensive. All the reviews I have read claim all 3 are so close, that it all comes down to preference.