Nicely done, Armando! We like our superzooms
The best of these pocketable superzooms can still surprise us with what they can do. The Panasonic ZS50/TZ70 shares many of the same specifications with the Sony HX80. One big difference is Panasonic's decision to go back to a 12mp sensor for better image quality in low light. How does the Sony do in low light, Armando?
The best of these pocketable superzooms can still surprise us with what they can do. The Panasonic ZS50/TZ70 shares many of the same specifications with the Sony HX80. One big difference is Panasonic's decision to go back to a 12mp sensor for better image quality in low light. How does the Sony do in low light, Armando?
The problem with Panasonic is that they also chose NOT to have a 12Mp sensor in later cameras, and finding a TZ70 these days is like looking for hens teeth. I regularly check our local source of Panny refurbs... havent been any for months. And HX80 is also like hens teeth. Its all HX90 now.
Too expensive to bring in from the U.S., Sue? Both B&H and Amazon have the ZS50/TZ70 for $299 American.
Funny that the ZS50 is still available as new even 4 years after its introduction and after several successors... (Currently $229 at B&H or amazon...)
I picked up a used one for $136... I figured that's a good price for a camera that I may or may not end up using much / liking much...
It obviously has limitations e.g. the limited aperture driving up the ISO pretty quick.... But with today's noise reduction software some of that can be helped...
On the plus side: it fits into the same case that I used for my Panasonic CM1 phone
I've got a ZS50 myself and gave one to a friend's son. It's a great camera to keep in the glovebox or under your seat. My friend's son takes his on hikes and loves the results he gets - even to this day. Sure, the specs seem all wrong but the camera remains highly useful. And it's small enough that bringing it along is not a burden. Much more flexible than a phone camera.