Question on Digicams:

After several days of deliberation, I'm still torn between the Panasonic Lumix FX-36 and Fujifilm FinePix F100fd. On one hand, I like the HD movie feature of FX36. On the other hand, F100fd has 12 megapixels and a higher ISO capability. Which will you recommend and most important of all, which model will you plonk down your money on? Please help me decide.

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Answer:

It really boils down to what you are planning to use the camera for. If you are looking at taking high-res videos and group shots, the 720p video recording feature and ultra-wide 25mm lens on the FX36 should do the trick. However, if you need to make large prints and often take pictures in low-lighting conditions, the F100fd will be the better option. Do try out both cameras in the store as that will give you a better idea at to which camera handles better for you.