Travel Cameras

[Davidlens]

Good Morning,
I am interested in a "Travel Camera", small, good lens, screen that I can see in the sunlight. I have narrowed my selection to:
Cannon SX200 IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Samsung HZ15W

Anyone have experience with the screens? Can they be used in bright sunlight?
Thanks,
Davidlens

[PippaM]

I have a panasonic TZ5 which I believe is the precursor to the ZS3/TZ7. I travel a lot, having just returned from Colorado in fact and the camera has served me very well. The trip before this one took me to Namibia and South Africa for 7 months with plenty of desert and Ocean time and the camera performed very well at both locations despite having no viewfinder. I can not comment on the Cannon or the Samsung but I would say that from my experience you can't go wrong with the Panasonic for a great travel camera.

PippaM

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by Davidlens

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Very happy with mine. Love the 12x zoom and AVCHD.

Panasonic TZ7/SZ3 - for flexibility and good photos
Canon SX200 IS - if you love Canon and don't mind the pop up flash
Samsung HZ15W - no idea
Fuji F200EXR - excellent dynamic range
Panasonic LX-3 - great p&s but limited zoom

Originally Posted by Davidlens

Anyone have experience with the screens? Can they be used in bright sunlight?

No LCD is good under bright sunlight.

[OsmosisStudios]

I'll throw in my hat for the ZS3. The menu system may not be as refined as others, btu results are incomparable.

[TomMac]

I bought the TZ5 a year ago. More than adequate. iA mode most of the time covers it

Newer versions are superior I hear. LX3 if you have more money.

Get a good belt holder. Nueve or? makes a custom case.. leather etc..

[pjnr56]

Bought a ZS3 a couple of weeks ago to replace an older Canon and I love it. The zoom range is awesome and the results thus far are quite acceptable!

[giantbear7]

I'm using samsung digitalcamera ST1000.. If you want to buy for your travel, I recommend ST1000. With the ST1000's built-in GPS and Geo-tagging capability, you'll always know where you stand, literally, and you'll never forget where your photo was shot.