Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:40 AM 8/27/02 -0400, you wrote: >Since Tina owns both, she would know better then me, but I have handled >both cameras, and I find that the Panasonic has a much better feel to it, >the Digilux felt very plasticky. Both cameras are likely identical in the >image department, since they share the same lens and the internal >electronics are the same (I think). In my parts the Panasonic is also less >expensive. My local (Leica) dealer has been selling the Panasonic, but >doesn't even stock the Digilux, so he must know something. > >All I'm saying, if you are considering the Digilux, have a look at the >Panasonic. > >(Of course, I'm referring to the top of the line Panasonic; I'm aware of at >least three models altogether) > >Dan C. Dan - I like the way the Leica looks better, but I like the way the Panasonic feels better. Otherwise, even though both camera makers insist they are different cameras, they seem identical to me. The controls are very slightly different but I can tell no difference in the results. The Panasonic is cheaper but it comes with a smaller, cheaper SD card and different software. The Leica comes with Adobe Photoshop Elements (normally $99) and ACDSee - a very good filing system (normally $45). So the price is not as different as it seems. If you don't already have Photoshop, then the Leica would definitely be the better buy. Tina Tina Manley, ASMP http://www.tinamanley.com images available from: http://www.pdiphotos.com http://www.mira.com http://www.agpix.com http://www.newscom.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html