Super zoom compact

I think the Panasonic TZ100 has had good reviews and IIRC some TP members have it?
 
I have a TZ100 and of course Sony do their own RX100 range. I went for the Panasonic rather than the Sony for the longer zoom range and also because the Panasonic has a fixed evf whereas the Sony one pops up and down.

There's a little used TZ100 thread here...

www.talkphotography.co.uk

Panasonic TZ100

Perfect, many thanks. I'll go for a fondle over the next few days ... Another thing... It's nice that the camera charges quickly when plugged into the computer via the USB, by the time I've transferred the pictures to the pc and processed them it's charged and good to go again :D
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I think a 1" compact is the way to go if the user is likely to pixel peep.
 
I have been using both a Panasonic TZ70 and a Sony HX90 for several years.

These both offer equivalent focal lengths of 24~700mm and the main difference is that the Sony has a tilting screen and is slightly smaller but the Panasonic seems more robust and slightly quicker to use. Both drop easily into a jacket pocket or a trouser pocket if not too tight.

My wife uses a later model Panasonic TZ90, which has a tilting screen.

Cameras Sony HX90 and Panasonic TZ70 DSC01601.JPG

A sample picture from the Sony...

Small bird on branch HX90 DSC00413.JPG

...and a sample picture from the Panasonic...

Pigeons kissing in silhouette TZ70 P1030357.JPG
 
Very pleased with my Sony RX100 v1 (y)
 
I use a Panasonic TZ60 as my compact (It is the same as the TZ70, but the TZ60 has a higher resolution sensor)
Unless going for a larger sensor (then you lose zoom range), it has just about all the later ones have and gives excellent results.
 
I have an LX15 in the classifieds at the moment if that would be of any use
 
I have a Panny TZ100 and a Sony RX100vi. Haven't used the Panny since I got a Sony RX100ii which has since been upgraded to the vi. Yes, the Panny has greater reach but IMO and E, the Sony gives better results.
 
What qualifies as a 'super-zoom' ?

What range are we talking?

I have a Canon G5 X (mark I) which I love. Bought SH from MPB for £300 and some change.

That's the equivalent of 24mm to 100mm. Plus it's f/1.8 to 2.8 throughout the range.

I went for that over and above any of the Sony RX100 versions as it had the hot shoe for external flash. I already had Canons and I'd heard the Sonys had weird menus. (As it happens I now also have an RX10 and don't find it a problem.)

Here's a link to my G5 album. Hopefully it won't put you off.

www.flickr.com

Canon G5 X

Explore this photo album by Kell on Flickr!
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Kell said:
What qualifies as a 'super-zoom' ?

What range are we talking?

I have a Canon G5 X (mark I) which I love. Bought SH from MPB for £300 and some change.

That's the equivalent of 24mm to 100mm. Plus it's f/1.8 to 2.8 throughout the range.

I went for that over and above any of the Sony RX100 versions as it had the hot shoe for external flash. I already had Canons and I'd heard the Sonys had weird menus. (As it happens I now also have an RX10 and don't find it a problem.)

Here's a link to my G5 album. Hopefully it won't put you off.

www.flickr.com

Canon G5 X

Explore this photo album by Kell on Flickr!
www.flickr.com www.flickr.com
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I would say a superzoom is a least 28-200 but more often longer. It's for my daughter not me, I shoot Sony A9's
 
bovey9 said:
I would say a superzoom is a least 28-200 but more often longer. It's for my daughter not me, I shoot Sony A9's
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I wondered as some of the recommendations (mine included) don't have anything like that range.
 
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