Wich one is better camera Panasonic DMC-LZ3 5.3MP or Cannon Power Shot 530?

Question

Panasonic DMC-LZ3 5.3MP Digital Camera
Compact - 5.3MP - 6x Optical Zoom - 4x Digital Zoom - Built-In - 14 MB Installed Memory
The five megapixel DMC-LZ3 incorporates Panasonic top-rated MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, large and bright LCD display, 6x optical zoom, and a 1-point high-speed autofocus feature that is new to the LZ product line. The DMC-LZ3 provides consumers with features that are easy to understand and use, but that donot compromise on capability.


Canon PowerShot A530
Compact - 5MP - 4x Optical Zoom - 4x Digital Zoom - SD/MMC Memory Card - 0 MB Installed Memory
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high performance. Best of all, this camera retains all the easy-to-use accessibility that has made the PowerShot A Series so popular.

Answer 1

Tough call...

I can't stand the idea of owning a camera with NO optical viewfinder, though, so I'd lean towards the Canon. You don't always want to be sticking your camera way out in front of your face, not to mention, LCD's can be hard to see in the sunlight.

Then again, the Panasonic has greater zoom power AND the image stabilization that you will need to take advantage of it.......

Answer 2

I own a panasonic (Luminex) 5 meg'pixel digital cam myself, it has far more ability to take & edit your photoes before you remove the SD card for printing. the optical zoom is equivilent to 400mm lens then you have the digital zoom to play with. But if its too hard & you require a simple camera without all the extras the Canon is good choice for easy operation.

Answer 3

The Panasonic, it has slightly higher MP and more optical zoom, both of which are important. Plus it has the built in 14MB, whihc is also a slight plus.

Answer 4

Here's a direct comparison:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a530%2Cpanasonic_dmclz3&show=all
No owner's review for the LZ3 though...
I would go for the Canon for the image quality, however, the extra optical zoon range is very attractive.

Answer 5

I vote always for Canon, although the Panasonic is prob easier on battery power. For reviews go to http://dpreview.com

Answer 6

both are almoust the same. I prefer mine.Olympus micro800.
in your place, between this 2 I choose Panasonic.(a better zoom)...............