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Panasonic Lumix SZ1 Pocket Superzoom Camera
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It used to be that pocket superzooms – cameras that have 10x or longer zoom lenses and fit in a pants pocket – cost about $400. But the Panasonic SZ1 is selling for $99 at reputable online camera dealers making it the most affordable pocket superzoom yet! The lens is a 10x 25-250mm (equivalent) Leica optical zoom lens with Panasonic’s Mega O.I.S. optical image stabilization to compensate for shaky hands. The SZ1 uses a 16-megapixel CCD sensor to capture still photos as well as 720p HD video and features Panasonic’s excellent iA Intelligent Auto mode as well as some cool bonus features like Miniature Effect and Panorama Shot.
- Street Price: $99
- 16-megapixel CCD sensor
- 10x 25-250mm (equivalent) Leica optical zoom
- Sensitivity – ISO 100 to 1600 + High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600 to 6400)
- 720p HD video
- 3-inch 230k-dot LCD display
- Exposure: iA Intelligent Auto / Auto with exposure compensation / scene modes
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Great guide.
Happy you liked it, Patia
So is the 110HS better than the 320HS ($194)? Canon numbering is very confusing, I have a 310HS I bought less than a year ago (also under $200), fantastic little camera but the 110 would seem to have better specs.
I had to look them both up and compare features, Bob. The main difference, as best I can tell, is the 320 HS has a slightly larger (3.2-inch) touchscreen LCD display. Other than that, I think they’re pretty much the same. The MSRP on the 320 HS is also $20 more than the 110 HS’ $229 MSRP. Where did you find it for under $200? I didn’t notice it in my research, which began by searching Amazon’s top sellers. So either I just plain missed it, or it wasn’t on that list. But if it’s selling for under $200 for reputable dealers then it’s a solid option for people who would prefer a camera with a touchscreen LCD.
Amazon has it for $194
I want a less-than-$200, preferably outdoor compact. I was really set on the Fujifilm Finepix XP-100, but have been reading bad reviews, saying it’s a crappy camera in a nice exterior. What you think or suggest?