I'm looking for a camera that has:
a. fixed lens
b. good optical zoom (10x +)
c. manual focus/zoom capability.
The best I've found so far is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 (The fact that it can record 4K and fill as as the family camcorder is also nice).
I'd like to keep the price under $800. From what I've read, the larger sensor sizes (20MP 1"-type MOS sensor) are making the image quality on these long zoom cameras a lot better. I know I could get into the entry level DSLR range with this budget, but I don't want to mess with changing lenses.
Another option is the Sony DSC-RX10.
Both have good reviews on DP Review. Panasonic Sony
I'm partial to the Panasonic because I've had great experiences with their travel size, long zoom, point and shoots. I appreciate any input from the experts on here, and am open to other models/brands.
a. fixed lens
b. good optical zoom (10x +)
c. manual focus/zoom capability.
The best I've found so far is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 (The fact that it can record 4K and fill as as the family camcorder is also nice).
I'd like to keep the price under $800. From what I've read, the larger sensor sizes (20MP 1"-type MOS sensor) are making the image quality on these long zoom cameras a lot better. I know I could get into the entry level DSLR range with this budget, but I don't want to mess with changing lenses.
Another option is the Sony DSC-RX10.
Both have good reviews on DP Review. Panasonic Sony
I'm partial to the Panasonic because I've had great experiences with their travel size, long zoom, point and shoots. I appreciate any input from the experts on here, and am open to other models/brands.