Help me choose between these two cameras, pros welcome...

[ScoobyGib]

Well basically im after a digital cam for casual shooting and an upcoming holiday so need advice on which one to choose. Narrowed it down to these two but other suggestions welcome. Don't know whether to go for the one with more pixels or the one with more zoom... Which is more important?

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...sh70}+c{321}+c{3143}+c{3144}+&urlrefer=search

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...r=ELEC&searchfilters=s{Samsung+wb700}+c{321}+

 

[Revels]

Neither.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/16057171/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-14-Megapixel-5x-Optical-Zoom-3-LCD-Digital-Camera-Black/Product.html?searchstring=lumix&searchtype=ELEC&searchsource=2&searchfilters=s{lumix}%2bc{321}%2b&urlrefer=search

 

[ScoobyGib]

Neither.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/16057171/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-14-Megapixel-5x-Optical-Zoom-3-LCD-Digital-Camera-Black/Product.html?searchstring=lumix&searchtype=ELEC&searchsource=2&searchfilters=s{lumix}%2bc{321}%2b&urlrefer=search

Right i've had a look at that one but as im a total noob when it comes to photography i don't know how that's better than the sony (double zoom and more megapixels). What should i be looking for please be gentle lol

 

[dunganick]

The Sony will be a decent camera, i haven't used that particular one. But i've had my fair share of sony compacts and they are superb.

However - The lumix range of cameras are superb. And defiantly worth taking a look at before making your decision.

Personally i would also look more for a wide angle lens than a long 'zoom' or focal length. Reason being long 'zoom' lenses tend to be a bit pants and frankly its rarely you use it. However wide angle can be useful for landscapes and a range of other stuff.

 

[ScoobyGib]

Two hours heavy searching later im in no better position. There are so many cameras in the market and so many things to take to account :/