DiMAGE Z3 or DMCFZ20

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i cant pick between these two. my biggest issue is that the Z3 is the price i want to pay in store, 500. but online i can find the FZ20 for the same price online, but not at places i've bought before, however they do have good ratings. the image quality looks better on the FZ20, but the video options are better on the Z3. i'd rather get the FZ20 but i'd really dont like the idea of buying something like this online, but the better camera for the same price is very tempting. what would you all suggest?

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alittle information on what im looking for.
a good zoom.
clearity of picture with good color and little noise.
30fps video.
image stablilty, i could go without, but i'd really rather have it.
something that doesnt require me to buy a lense and atapter for lense to get a zoom byond 8x optical.
500 dollar range, not hitting 600.

uses.
for the reception after my wedding, geting a friend to take pictures for us.
pictures at indy during the F1 race there.
everyday use for normal pictures.
and something to give me nice photos when a higher quality is wanted. speical events, other races, etc.
 
what places are these online? some of the shadyier online places also place fake reviews on resellerratings and such.
 
a few of the places i've seen it at:
http://www2.butterflyphoto.com/shop/product.aspx!!!!!!!cnet&sku=PANDMCFZ20K $498.00

http://www.digitaletailer.com/shop/product.aspx!!!!!!!cnet&sku=PANDMCFZ20K
$498.00

http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=psdmcfz20k&l=CNET
$494.99

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?icatid=4024&stk_code=pandmcfz20k&svbname=31
$489.88

also been thinking of the DMCFZ15, it has 1 less megapixal, different ISOs, and no sound for the video, but then it is $100 less and comes with the same IS lense as the FZ20.
 
stay away from abes of maine. its one of the numerous shady shops in nyc.

digitaletailer doesnt get good reviews on resellerratings

butterfly photo is also apparently a small shop in nyc. Resellerratings are mixed, i wouldnt buy from em myself.

etronics may also be in nyc, the older reviews on them arent so good.


You really need to pay a reasonable price for this camera from a reputable vendor.

Amazon.com has it for $539, -$40 if you pay with visa(or something). I would highly reccomend you get it from them or someone else reputable instead.
 
If you go with the FZ15, you also lose the hot shoe. Something to consider, since if it is anything like my FZ10, the on-camera flash kind of sucks. Adding a Sunpak 383 made it a whole different camera.

I'd personally get the FZ20 if anything.

Tim
 
yeah the amazon deal looks good. any other sites to suggest? haha and if its in ny why is it abe of maine... hmmm.....
 
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