Leica Digicams

[spydersingh]

My trusty Cybershot has seen better days and was looking into replacing it with the Leica D-Lux 3 compact camera. Need a camera for all purposes ie holiday/trips/weddings/family etc as have a Canon 30D for more heavy duty use.

Does anybody have one and are they worth getting over their sister Panasonic models?

[kiwisr]

The D-Lux 3 is a rebranded Panasonic LX2.

Although I think the Canon Powershot A710IS is pretty hard to beat in that price range.

Edited by kiwisr on Wednesday 2nd May 20:20

[agent006]

Leica firmware can be loaded in othe Panasonics to make them pretty much identical. Leica owners don't like to mention it, can't think why.

[andybuk99]

The Leica has a few advantages over the Panasonic in so much that the firmware is more advanced, the warranty is better and it has a better software package bundled with it, along with a slight improvement of the lens at the edges. So it isn't just a re branded Panasonic, although to be honest it isn't worth the extra cash unless you are a perfectionsist and can spot the small improvements.

Edited by andybuk99 on Wednesday 2nd May 22:41