Typical price: £230
What is it: 8-megapixel compact with 12x image stabilised superzoom
What we think: A dSLR alternative for those who want a big zoom and video capture
Compare the Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot S5 IS compared to other superzoom cameras
 Canon PowerShot S5 IS |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 |
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| Review date | 10 Oct 07 | 20 May 09 | 1 Oct 09 | 19 Nov 07 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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9.3
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9.1
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8.5
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| Price range | £230 | |||
| Review summary | Like any superzoom, the S5 IS boasts an impressive focal range within compact dimensions -- the theory being that it won't matter that you can't swap lenses, this will be all you'll ever need. For those who don't need the bells and whistles of a dSLR, the video mode with stereo sound, plus vari-angle LCD, are a real boon Read full review |
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ7 is a better camera than the TZ6, so why have we given it a slightly lower score? Because, although the TZ7's movie mode is great, the AF and zoom need to be quicker. But hey, you're getting a top-quality, 12x super-wideangle superzoom and HD movies all in camera that fits in your pocket -- amazing Read full review |
A superzoom's a smart buy as long as you realise that you're not going to get quite the same handling and picture quality as you would from a digital SLR. You don't want to spend a fortune, in other words. On that basis, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 is great. Panasonic's created a camera that's one of the best of its type, but one of the cheapest too Read full review |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is great fun to use, and is an uncluttered and responsive dSLR-like interface giving access to a wealth of features. Just about everything is tweakable, while the giant zoom, accomplished lens and excellent image quality make this as much fun as it's possible to have without an dSLR Read full review |
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