Which digital camera is better?

Question

I am looking to buy a digital camera and wanted to know which brand was overall the best. Please tell me what you think is the best. Thanks!!!

Olympus
Nikon
or Panasonic

Answer 1

Please post a new question. Tell us how much you want to spend, what you plan to use the camera for most of the time, and what your prior experience is with photography. With this information, we will be much more helpful to you.



This is somewhat out of date, but check this page for a general idea: http://tech.yahoo.com/rc/digital-cameras/103 Most cameras mentioned have been replaced with newer models, which we will hope are as good or better than what they replaced.



Here's another resource for you. Look on down the page if you are interested in point and shoot cameras instead of dSLR's. http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/ratings.php



Here's another listing in order by ratings. They are only separated according to general groups, such as "Highly Recommended," etc. They are NOT listed within the groups according to higher rating. They are listed by date tested.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/default.asp?view=rating



Consumer Reports from May 2007 has a short article on digital cameras and they recommend 10 different point and shoot cameras in the following order within groups according to camera design:

**COMPACTS**

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 (Overall score 75) [$410]

Kodak EasyShare C875 (Overall score 73) [$165] - Rated better for shutter lag

Nikon Coolpix P4 (Overall score 65)

**SUBCOMPACTS**

Canon Powershot SD500 (Overall score 72)

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 (Overall score 72)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W50 (Overall score 70) [$180] [Similar to W55] - Rated better for shutter lag

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 (Overall score 69) [$200] [Similar to FX-10, FX-12]

Olympus Stylus 720SW (Overall score 61) [Similar to 770SW - $360] (Waterproof)

**ADVANCED COMPACTS ("Near SLR")**

Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd (Overall score 77) [$300] - Rated better for shutter lag

Fujifilm Finepix E900 (Overall score 73) [$250]

[Things change so quickly in digital cameras that I can not find all of these models listed for sale and it's not even May yet. Prices are from B&H Photo, April 2007.]

Answer 2

If you want a more professional camera pick Nikon. They are widely known for their professional DSLR's.



I think Olympus is just flashy and uses an expensive chip.



I have an Panasonic Lumix and it works great. If you are aiming for Panasonic, stick with the Lumix section.

Answer 3

Definitely the Nikon.

Answer 4

It's funny that you never put Canon on your list. If you're spending about $200- Canon would be my first choice followed by Sony. If you're talking DSLR then for sure Nikon.

Answer 5

I tend to favor the Nikon. Cheaper memory cards.

Answer 6

of the 3, I'd pick Nikon!

Answer 7

I have a Canon SD600 - love it.

Answer 8

my suggestion is canon since it is not part of your choices. try nikon.

Answer 9

Easy one --- NIKON!