Fujifilm, GE or Panasonic Bridge camera?
I'm an amateur at photography but I love doing it. I like to capture things that are moving and still and pretty much anything. I'm not one of those people who take sepia pictures of lamps and call it art but I really appreciate those one of a kind photos. I DON'T want to become a photographer or anything major like that. As I've mentioned I'm not skilled in photography so you help would be greatly appreciated. Don't mention Nikon or Canon I know they're the top two competitors but these are the ones I'm rooting on.
I've never had a Bridge camera before, only small digital ones. I've always wanted one and now I've saved up enough money. I'm not willing to spend more than 350 dollars because I'm saving for a trip but I want one that's quality. I've narrowed it down to 3 options. Here they are:
(My first pick) Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Digital Camera: 16 MP High speed continuous shooting, HD video, TTL Hot Shoe, 30x manual zoom
General Imaging X600-BK Digital Camera, HD video recording, High Speed Continuous Shooting, Object Tracking
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60K Digital Camera: 16.1 MP, 24x optical zoom Leica DC lense, 60i full HD video
There are more features to each. Just not sure on which to buy!
Don't bother considering any camera by GE.
Between the Fuji and Panasonic, I'd go with the Fuji. It has a faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s, longer exposure time 30s vs 4s, larger sensor, wider lens, shoots RAW, longer battery life, in-camera HDR, hot shoe.etc.
The Finepix would be the one easiest to use but build quality is wanting. The Lumix would have the best optical quality but using it isn't exactly easy. Let's leave GE to make long lasting lightbulbs and efficient cooling refrigerators. If you want a long lasting bridge camera that is easy to use while having great optical quality at the same look at this.
This tool agrees with my gut feeling, the Fuji is better.
http://snapsort.com/...x-DMC-FZ60
Read over the advantages of each and select what is important to you.