What kind of camera would be best?

Question

I am buying a camera this afternoon for our vacation next week and I was wondering which one of these would be better. I have to buy it at Circuit City so please don't give me an option that circuit city does not have in their store. No time for shipping.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Kodak-Easyshare-C813C-8-2-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Silver-C813C/sem/rpsm/oid/204915/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS80P-8-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Pink-DMCLS80P/sem/rpsm/oid/203751/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

I am trying to stay as close to $100 as possible because I already have a sony handycam, it's just a pain in the butt to carry around for travelling. I want something quick and easy that takes great pictures and is easy to carry around.

Thanks for any help!

Answer 1

The d40

Answer 2

Definitely go with the the Panasonic (2nd link - pink camera)

Here is what the Panasonic has the the Kodak doesn't.

-Panasonic is a stronger, more popular and most importantly a more reliable brand.

- Uses optical stabilization rather than digital. (No squashing or throwing away information you don't need)

-Allows you to operate it in macro mode for taking really good close up pictures. (Ants, flowers etc.)

I could go into more detail about this but I'm sure you have more answers to read so if you want more help picking out a camera let me know.

But yes definitely go with the Panasonic - lower link.

Answer 3

You know here is a site that I always use that is great and narrowing it down on what kind of cameras to purchase. I used them recently to buy my new camera to replace and older one. I also wanted to stay with in the $100-$150 price range. I ended up opting for the Canon PowerShot (which is reviewed as being the best according to reviews!) -- so far I love it!

Hope this helped!! :)

http://wize.com/digital-cameras/t2-vacat...

Answer 4

I personally like small camera (credit card size) such as Canon 1000/1100. I got mine about $130 and it works wonder. Call Circuit City to see if they still carry it. Btw, 1100 is the newer model though it's been out for a while now..

Answer 5

I would buy a Canon ... They are leaders in the Camera industry.  They have some of the best lenses on the market and have the best digital image processor.

I currently own 4 canon cameras ... the oldest being 17 years old and I have never had a problem