Is this camera comparable to the Olympus Stylus 300 (mine was stolen) in terms of ease of use & photo quality?
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This 14mp camera is awesome... It has the iauto feature plus drama shot and 5x zoom... It would make a great replacement to your camera... having 30 different scenes and filters and illuminated screen are great features... If you can afford 10 USD more you can get te 16MP VR-340 if you want better zoom... That has 10x zoom and a make-up filter... however it has less filters an scenes so... I would recommend either one for a replacement to your camera...
1731696
I have no knowledge of the 300, however the VG-160 is easy to use and has great quality photos and video. For the money I do not think there is much out there that would compare.
1018675
It is an awesome camera. I love mine. Takes very good close ups as well. Good detail. Best digital camera I have had so far!! Good luck on Ebay.
682413
I have not used the other cameras, so I cannot compare. I will say that I am very happy with what I have shot so far. I have no regrets buying this camera.
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Hey Julie- I too had this same question so I went out and purchased the Lumix DMC-TZ5. I found the camera to be very good in the zoom department and video was nice as well. The reason I returned this camera was because of the picture quality. Panasonic seems to me, to have yellow pictures. Even though there is IS, I still had many shots that turned out to be blurry. I owned a Pansasonic in the past and had the same issues on that camera. I now own the Olympus Stylus 1010 for about 2 weeks. I had a mid-size camera for years and loved it but wanted a pocket size camera that would do justice. I am very picky and have bought and returned 4 different point and shoot cameras. The Olympus 1010 is the first camera that I have fell in love with. Very fast, very small, and the image quality is awesome! I have a very difficult shooting base but this camera far exceeds any other camera I have purchased or spent many hours playing with. I am so very satisfied with my purchase and Olympus really has come through with this camera. Hope this helps!
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I have this camera since Xmas and would say the quality of photos is excellent for a camera of this size. I have a Rebel t1i but it is too big to carry around sometimes. This is a great pocket-sized camera for the money.
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I heard Nikons were very nice cameras. This one is small, portable, easy to carry in my purse, pocket or the baby bag. It takes awesome pictures. I liked the fact that I was getting 20 MP for less than $150. I wanted something that would take awesome photos but at the same time, not cost me an arm and leg like some of the more expensive Nikons... not that they aren't worth the money. I don't think you'd regret purchasing this camera, I haven't in the four months I've had it. :)
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That's a great deal. The camara is amazing. It has a big sensor so the photos looks terrific. I lost mine (stolen) so I bough a Canon SD90 (which is an upgrade for that model) otherwise I would still use SD900.
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I do not have this camera any longer, my son destroyed it (he's 2) and i replaced it with a Pentax Optio S1 which is just as good, if not better than the original. I would be honest about the camera, its best not to conceal the truth. Let her know you would like to replace the lost camera for her with something comparable.
15601
Yes. This is the easiest camera to use. I love it. Just plug it in to your computer & go.
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I believe it is although I would have to check it out. I know at one time I looked into the replacement and I didn't like it nearly as well, so I went online to buy the 1000....... the features on the replacement were a step down, I felt. I have been VERY happy with the SX1000 and would not like to give it up.
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Yes, this is an excellent camera! Instead of purchasing the $500 Canon compact camera I was planning to purchase, I bought the E-PL3 at around $260 and got much more beyond what I was looking for (i.e., RAW files, flash hot shoe, total flexibility with shooting modes such as P, A, S, and Manual), such as interchangeable lens capability with a wide range of excellent, available lenses! I then was so hooked on the micro 4/3 format, that I upgraded after only two months to the E-PL5, and then after only a few weeks to the OM-D E-M10! Not because the E-PL3 was inferior, but because the Olympus cameras were so good and I wanted the best! Go for it! Yes, this is an excellent camera! Instead of purchasing the $500 Canon compact camera I was planning to purchase, I bought the E-PL3 at around $260 and got much more beyond what I was looking for (i.e., RAW files, flash hot shoe, total flexibility with shooting modes such as P, A, S, and Manual), such as interchangeable lens capability with a wide range of excellent, available lenses! I then was so hooked on the micro 4/3 format, that I upgraded after only two months to the E-PL5, and then after only a few weeks to the OM-D E-M10! Not because the E-PL3 was inferior, but because the Olympus... » Read More Yes, this is an excellent camera! Instead of purchasing the $500 Canon compact camera I was planning to purchase, I bought the E-PL3 at around $260 and got much more beyond what I was looking for (i.e., RAW files, flash hot shoe, total flexibility with shooting modes such as P, A, S, and Manual), such as interchangeable lens capability with a wide range of excellent, available lenses! I then was so hooked on the micro 4/3 format, that I upgraded after only two months to the E-PL5, and then after only a few weeks to the OM-D E-M10! Not because the E-PL3 was inferior, but because the Olympus cameras were so good and I wanted the best! Go for it! « Show Less
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This is my second Olympus and it is use friendly as well able to be creative. The picture quality is crisp, colors bright and clear. I have seen pictures posted on Facebook with this camera and they look great. I love my Olympus, more than my Nikon D70, with inter changable lenses. Good luck
1101594
You can easily control the camera with your smartphone or tablet with the free Olympus app...it is a great camera, you cannot go wrong..
1850618
Yes, it is the same camera. I ordered one about a month ago. It arrived and I did not understand that the labeling was different from what I ordered. I called the store where it came from and they told me it was the same camera. I can describe the camera in 2 words. I LOVE IT. I'm on vacation and it is easy to use and takes great pictures.
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Yes. Go for it, it is a fantastic camera. I'm a pro photographer, and can truly tell you that is the best PS out there. Best regards.
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I'm also trying to decide between the Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus sp590uz. I mostly take pictures of wildlife, but need an occasional picture of family or knitting projects in doors. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks,
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I can't comment on the ability for the camera to fit in a purse (though, come to think of it, it would probably not fit in my wife's purse), but I have found this camera to be remarkably easy to use yet also able to produce very nice images for a mid-range point-and-shoot camera. My previous digital camera was the Canon SD100 which worked great for about 7 years, but the SX100IS is fantastic compared to that. It has an excellent, easy-to-use interface, 10x zoom for getting in closer, and, although overkill, 8MP is nice to have when you need to crop to something more useful in a shot. From what I've read this camera doesn't come close to a dSLR in terms of image quality, but that's not it's target. If you're looking for a spectacular point-and-shoot camera with a featureset similar to higher-end cameras, this is a great choice.