Advice required: Panasonic Lumix TZ7 or Canon Ixus 990?

Folks,


I am not an expert, hence the question.
I want this camera for everyday use, kids, dogs, scenery etc.
I need excellent pics with ease-of-use.

The reviews I have read suggest these 2 machines are at the top of the point-and-shoot tree.
But I cannot decide between them.
I believe the video capability of the Panasonic is more advanced in that it allows zooming while filming.


Any comments? Which would you choose?


TIA - Adam

 

Have you handled them both? Gone through some of the menus? Chances are
pretty good that one will feel better or seem more intuitive to you -
sounds like the one you'd want.

 

that's a bit difficult cos I live in the back-of-beyond in Portugal.
Its a days drive to the sort of shops that might have them. Maybe I will go at the weekend.

I am going to buy through Amazon, cos they will deliver here for only 1 Euro more than in the UK.


Thanks - Adam

 

Hi Adam!

I googled "lumix tz7 review vs Canon Ixus 990" and got the following:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/compa...x-dmc-tz7-canon-digital-ixus-990-is-4435_4316
http://www.cameras.co.uk/comparisons/canon-powershot-sx200is-panasonic-dmc-tz7.cfm
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/compa...ixus-990-is-panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz7-4316_4435

This and others might give you something to think about.
However, there is also the tangible: to see for yourself and try them "first
hand"

Some factors: general built, size, ease of handling, manus and other
specifics such as ISO (one has 80 minimum, the other 100, type of battery,
what comes with the kit, optical Zoom (Lumix has greater power), etc.

Take care,

Marcel

 

I recognize that it's not always easy. But, OTOH, you probably wouldn't
buy a new car without a test drive.