Reply to: Best all round camera

[sasguru]

Thanks for all the suggestions - looks like the best bet is to chose a price range first.
Also would be a shame to just shelve the D40 I have.
I'm leaning towards maybe a cheaper camera around £300 that's good enough and portable for general use and wheel out the D40 for the big panoramic shots, which in any case you're likely to know you would be exposed to in advance.

[Platypus]

Have you seen these?

Canon Compact EOS - EOS Digital SLR and Compact System Cameras - Canon UK

That's what I'd do (no I don't own one)

[bobspud]

The Canon is a very good camera.

Personally I went for an X10 instead. As a point and shoot option the pictures are very good and still has DSLR capability.

Here is the product range.

X Series | Fujifilm Global

[RiCu]

We have a couple of DSLRs, but wanted a compact to carry around without needing a bag full of assorted lenses and filters to get a decent shot.

We got a Canon PowerShot SX280 HS, it has a 20x zoom, GPS, WiFi and all the control (nearly) of our SLRs.

[SimonMac]

The best camera is the one you are carrying, which today is your phone, so you are probably looking at the Xperia Z

[EternalOptimist]

I have my Panasonic DMC TZ30 next to me right now. It is a masterpiece of technology.

Yesterday I was snapping away and it asked me if I wanted place names attached to the photies. It has gps

very impressed with it so far

[TheFaQQer]

Had a quick scan of that, looks more like it!
Do you own it?

No, I'm two versions behind. I love my one though - when I "break" the current one, that would be my first choice.

[Scrag Meister]

Panasonic Lumix TZ30

[Old Hack]

Wife and kids have a lumix each, and they're great. But I have a DSLR (like you currently have) and there's no comparing the difference in quality; DSLR all the way for me.

[doodab]

By good zoom do you mean zoom ratio or reach at the long end? High zoom ratio usually means physical bulk and / or compromised image quality all over so if you want a long telephoto you might be better off with an interchangeable lens system and a telephoto zoom of more limited range.

I like the look of the Panasonic 4/3rds ones. I am going to buy one myself, just as soon as I can swallow my pride and admit I can't be arsed carrying a massive bag of lenses around any more.

[sasguru]

Canon Powershot G1X

Had a quick scan of that, looks more like it!
Do you own it?

[TheFaQQer]

Canon Powershot G1X

[sasguru]

I'm also currently looking into this - do you want interchangeable lenses do you mind Bridge format or do you need a DSLR- the Olympus PEN E-PL5 appears to be a good choice for a bridge - but as always (like buying any tech item) there are negatives to each choice

That post is generally a "whoosh". Don't really know anything much about cameras.
I know I don't want to change lenses at any time.
So it must have built in ability to take decent panoramic shots as well as close ups.
A good all-rounder in one self-contained package.

Dim, your suggestion not bad, but has stuff I don't need like underwater ability and doesn't have stuff I would like like panoramic ability.

[northernladuk]

I'm tempted by the Panasonic Lumix FT5

LUMIX Digital Cameras - Waterproof Cameras - DMC-FT5 - Manuals - Panasonic UK & Ireland

That isn't all round... it's square...

This is what you want...

SatuGO - World’s Coolest Camera

[Troll]

I have a Nikon D40 bought a few years ago, and it looks out of date now: too chunky and fiddly.
Tech seems to have moved on and it seems you can get great pictures from a not very large package.
What cameras would the congregation recommend: not too chunky, not too fiddly, but clear, with good zoom and ability for built in digital enhancement?

Usage: general/holiday.
Budget: unlimited, within reason.
Skill factor required: low.

I'm also currently looking into this - do you want interchangeable lenses do you mind Bridge format or do you need a DSLR- the Olympus PEN E-PL5 appears to be a good choice for a bridge - but as always (like buying any tech item) there are negatives to each choice