Which Lumix?

duk3nuk3m

I'm looking to buy a new compact digital camera and I have narrowed it down to 2 different models of the Panasonic Lumix:

DMC-FS45EB-K (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-FS45EB-K-Megapixal-Camera-Optical/dp/B006U98JXK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369983969&sr=8-2&keywords=lumix+fs45)

DMC-FS50EB-K (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS50EB-K-Compact-Camera/dp/B00BET0NQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369983718&sr=1-1&keywords=dmc-fs50)

Both are around the same price but I can't find any reviews on the FS50. Which is the better camera?

duk3nuk3m

Anyone able to help?

Fifer

Does this help?

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS45

Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7" More than 10% larger screen

Wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8 At its widest zoom, the DMC-FS45's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)

Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO The DMC-FS45's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better


Advantages of the Panasonic FS50

Slightly smaller 93x55x18 mm vs 96x57x19 mm More than 10% smaller

Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s 7.5x longer exposures

Lighter 100 g vs 123 g Around 20% lighter

Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP Almost the same

Slightly thinner 0.7" vs 0.7" Around 10% thinner

Slightly cheaper £79.99 vs £99.27 The best price we've seen is £19 cheaper (around 20% less)

duk3nuk3m

Thanks Fifer! I think I'm going to go with the FS45 as the specs seems slightly better, bigger screen and I don't need an ultra compact.

hanwellmike

The Lumix FS45 has been awarded a best buy in this month's Which?magazine. Target price £90. Their other choice was the Lumix DMC-SZ1 which was rated the same and is the same price.

duk3nuk3m

Looks like a bit of a bargain on Amazon with the FS45 at £77.59 for the black one. Thanks for your help.