I prefer the S100 after owning both, I agree with Alex both are great, but I feel the S100 has the edge on quality and sharpness especially at high iso. I feel the LX5 can get quite muddy when you look at the images closely
Which camera do you recommend for JohnJacobs1954?
Canon S100 - $310
12 MP|5x f/2.0|1/1.8" CMOS|3" LCD
Panasonic DMC-LX5 - $299
10 MP|3.8x f/2.0|1/1.6" CCD|3" LCD
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Hi John, you can't go wrong with either of these cameras, they are regarded as the best cameras in that size for image quality, low light shooting, and advanced features/controls.
However, neither has much zoom. You should seriously consider a travel zoom camera like the Panasonic ZS20, Sony HX30V or Canon SX260 HS. They typically have 18-20x zoom, which will be great for trips to take pictures outside, of kids or animals, and anything far away.
Cameras are all about tradeoffs unfortunately.
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