Digital cameras: Which camera??

Sony H20 - Panasonic ZS3 - Canon SX200

by snapshot2  - 11/7/09 11:45 AM

These 3 cameras are looking for the same buyer, and present a difficult choice.

The image quality is just about equal.

I don't understand the question "is the wide angle of the Sony an issue". The Sony H20 does not have a lens that is considered wide angle (38mm).
The Canon has a 28mm lens, Panasonic has 25mm lens.
Both are considered wide angle.

Very few people really have a need for wide angle.
Architects, interior decorators, real estate people, construction people do have a need for wide angle.

All three of the cameras have a flash recharge time that is better than average.
The Sony puts out the most light over the greatest distance (23 feet).
The Canon puts out the least amount of light over a shorter distance (10.5 feet). A brighter/longer light takes longer to recharge.

The Canon and Sony have the best (shortest) shutter lag, with the Panasonic with the longest shutter lag.

So each camera has some strong/weak points.

As far as taking photos in low light (with no flash), none of the cameras do well there.