At the moment the Lumix DMC-FZ50 is the best choice. But let us finish looking at the others and see How the prices compare and what they lack.
Scratch off this one
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS 8.0MP
Product Description
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera - Black
Product Summary:
High Value, High Performance. PowerShot SX100 IS will inspire you with its with phenomenal 10x Optical Zoom .and so much more. There's the 8.0 Megapixel CCD and Optical Image Stabilizer for shake-free shooting. Plus, the DIGIC III Image Processor with advanced Face Detection, Face Selector Button and Red-eye Correction assure superb results every time. Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 make low light shooting easy. The large Mode Dial lets you select Scene Modes or full manual control effortlessly.
* Manufacturer: Canon, Inc
* Manufacturer Part Number: 2420B001
* Manufacturer Website Address:
www.canonusa.com
* Product Name: PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera
* Product Type: Digital Camera
* Display Screen: 2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 172 Kilopixels p-Si (PolySilicon)
* Effective Resolution: 8.0 Megapixels
* Total Resolution: 8.3 Megapixels
* Aspect Ratio: 16:9
* Image Formats: JPEG
* Video Formats: AVI
* Audio Formats: WAV
* Lens Type:
Focal Length: 6.0 - 60mm (35mm Equivalent: 36 - 360mm)
* Optical Zoom: 10x
* Digital Zoom: 4x
* Image Stabilization: Optical
* Focus Modes: Auto Focus
* Flash Modes: Auto Flash
* Viewfinder Type: LCD
* Storage Media: 1 x MultiMediaCard (MMC) Supported, 1 x 16MB Secure Digital (SD) Card Included
* Interfaces/Ports: 1 x USB
* Batteries: 2 x AA Alkaline Included
* Color: Black
* Dimensions: 2.81" Height x 4.28" Width x 1.84" Depth
* Weight: 9.35 oz - Camera body only
Shipping: Leaves our warehouse in 1-3 business days.*
Model No: 2420B001
Dimensions: 8.5x6.2x2.7
It is a very good camera. Many of the features as the Lumix DMC-FZ50 at less than half the price. the drawbacks are:
Will not be able to catch moving objects as well.
No good in the video mode
Will gobble up batteries like popcorn
You would be disappointed in it. I would say your current FUJI is at least comparable too it. Scratch this one off. I don't see where you would get any more from it than what your current camera does.