720p capable cameras

meths · 24 Mar 2009 at 22:20

Looking for a compact new camera that can do HD video and take decent pictures.

Saw some recommendations for the Panasonic DZ5 in other threads and notice it can be had for around £145.

I have £200 to spend so is that plus accessories i.e. better battery, memory card etc the way to go or are there better cameras out there for the money?

meths · 24 Mar 2009 at 23:38

chrisxuk said:
Do you mean 720p?

No I meant 702p but if I can only get 720p I'll take it.

meths · 25 Mar 2009 at 10:37

DVD Cinema said:
Kodak EASYSHARE V1253.

Records in stereo as well @ £88, unlike the Panny TZ5.

I'll check out the Kodak as the Panny is a bit hard to get a hold of now.

Was considering the TZ6 but that's coming in at around £225 and I'd still have a memory card and battery to get after that.

meths · 25 Mar 2009 at 11:49

DVD Cinema said:
TZ6 doesn't do HD!

Yeah I noticed that and it'll be about £275 for the TZ7.

That Kodak isn't getting great reviews either from what I'm reading. 'Average' seems to be the overall opinion of it.

meths · 25 Mar 2009 at 16:40

Got the TZ5 for £145.

I didn't really like the look of the Sony and although the video seems to be the best for a compact the price put me off a bit.

Cheers guys.

meths · 26 Mar 2009 at 09:44

DVD Cinema said:
What's the sound quality like?

Not had a chance to try it yet but i'll give it a go and post back. Might put a small video online if you want?

One thing I wasn't expecting is that you can't record in 720p unless you have an SD card in the camera and I'm waiting on a 16gb to be delivered.