Digital Camera Help

SeattleYates · #14 10-23-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by x54.4blue

The Lumix looks really nice and since it has a wide angle lens it might be a better way to go? It does look a little bigger than the Canon and Kodak and that might be a factor?

The measurements are:
3.7 x 2 x .95 Lumix FX3
3.56 x 2.24 x .8 Canon SD630

IOW, the Lumix is a slightly "longer" and thicker, but the Canon is 1/4" taller.

Note that the Lumix weighs (WITH battery) 5.8oz, whereas the Canon weighs 6.2oz, so the Lumix is actually lighter.

The bottom line is that they're both equally "pocketable."

Frankly, you won't go wrong with either of those cameras. My experience is just that one of the major drawbacks of p&s cameras is the difficulty avoiding blurry photos, and Lumix has a significant advantage in that regard.

BTW, if you have time, you might want to check out these (and any other cameras you are considering) at www.dpreview.com -- it is the most respected independent source of reviews for camera equipment around, and is used by most of the professional photographers (and semi-pros) I know.