Oly SP-570 UZ vs. Pany Lumix DMC-FZ 18

UnthankeUnthanke Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
edited June 9, 2008 in Cameras
We're vacationing in Hawaii next week and I'd like to bring along something a little better than a p&s. I had an Oly E-1 kit but sold it recently as I got tired of lugging it around. A superzoom seems like it would be a fun travel camera. Any opinions on either of the above or is there an additional choice I should consider? Thanks for the input.

Cheers,

Erik

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  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2008
    I've not used either one but reading dpreview, the Panasonic tends to get better reviews.
    Here is their review of the Panansonic.
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz18/

    They compare it against the older Olympus 560 model.
    Haven't heard any reviews of the Olympus 570 though.
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  • UnthankeUnthanke Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited June 2, 2008
    I've noticed that as well. It's also about $100 cheaper.
  • PhotoskipperPhotoskipper Registered Users Posts: 453 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2008
    I tried the Panasonic Fz18 and recommended my brother and couple of friends to buy. They are happy with the camera. It is great for marco as well.

    It is good value at this time as the FZ20 just launch. The FZ18 price should drop further.
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  • OspreyOsprey Registered Users Posts: 162 Major grins
    edited June 9, 2008
    How about
    How about a Canon G 9 shoots raw and is relatively lightweight...
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