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Overview
The Panasonic Lumix DMZ-FZ50 has a 10.1 megapixel resolution which will give you the ability to make prints of your travel photos in any size you want, even if you want to make a poster sized print. The camera has a variety of different scene modes to make shooting under different conditions easy to do and offers some manual controls as well.
My Best In Class Pick
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
The Panasonic Lumix was the best choice for these goals for its 12x optical zoom, high megapixel resolution, optical image stabilization, and multitude of built-in and manual controls for different shooting conditions.
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 10.1MP
- Max ISO: 3200
- Size: 5.5 x 3.4 x 5.6 in.
- Battery Life: 360 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Comparing My Best In Class Pick with Other Good Choices
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Sensor Type
The image sensor converts the captured light into electrical signals. There are two main types of image sensors, CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor). Neither technology has a clear advantage in image quality. CMOS can potentially be implemented with fewer components, use less power and provide data faster than CCDs. CCD is a more mature technology and is in most respects the equal of CMOS.
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CCD | CCD | CCD |
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Sensor Size
Most digital cameras, even most digital SLRs, have sensors that are smaller than a standard frame of 35 mm film (36 x 24 mm). These smaller sensors have a number of effects on the captured image and the use of the camera, including an increased depth of field, decreased light sensitivity, increased pixel noise, and increased degree of enlargement.
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7.2 x 5.3 mm | 7.6 x 5.7 mm | 7.6 x 5.7 mm |
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Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent)
The 35 mm equivalent focal length is a measure that indicates the angle of view of a particular combination of a camera lens and the sensor size. The term originates from the time when the vast majority of photography was done with 35 mm film. On any 35 mm film camera, a 30 mm or less lens is considered a wide-angle lens.
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35 mm | 35 mm | 36 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 12.0x | 6.0x | 3.5x |
| Image Stabilization Type | - | Optical (lens shift) | Optical (lens shift) |
| Manual Focus Available | Yes | Yes | No |
| Interchangeable Lenses Available | No | No | No |
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Max Aperture (wide-angle)
The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that determines the amount of light falling onto the sensor. The maximum aperture (wide-angle) is the largest possible size at the wide-angle limit of the zoom lens. The lens aperture is usually specified as an f-number, the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter. A lower f-number denotes a greater aperture opening, which allows more light to reach the image sensor.
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f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
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Max Aperture (tele-photo)
The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that determines the amount of light falling onto the sensor. The maximum aperture (tele-photo) is the largest possible size at the tele-photo limit of the zoom lens. The lens aperture is usually specified as an f-number, the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter. A lower f-number denotes a greater aperture opening, which allows more light to reach the image sensor.
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f/3.7 | f/4.8 | f/5.8 |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/2500 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max ISO Setting | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
Canon PowerShot G9
The Canon Powershot G9 has a 12.1-megapixel resolution, which will allow you to take photos at a 4000 x 3000 resolution. The camera is reasonably compact and has optical image stabilization for low-light photos as well as several built-in scene modes for taking photos on the fly.
Where to buy
Canon PowerShot G9
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Specifications
- Zoom: 6.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Max ISO: 3200
- Size: 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in.
- Battery Life: 240 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
The Canon SD950 has a 12.1 megapixel resolution as well as optical image stabilization for low-light photos. The SD950 has a variety of different built-in shooting modes for low-light conditions and is compact and easy to carry on long trips.
Where to buy
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.5x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Max ISO: 3200
- Size: 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
- Battery Life: 580 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
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