Debating between these two cameras for the past week. I am looking for a P&S to replace my aging Canon A95. I want a camera that can fit in my pocket for ~$250. (Sorry Corkyg, the SX30 is nice, but too big of a camera). I've read DP Review's Compact Camera group test (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q210grouptravelzoom/) and don't like the softness or the wedge zoom control of the Canon SX210.
SX130 Advantages: Uses AA batteries, better low light performance
Disadvantages: limited optical zoom, larger form factor, weaker flash
DMC-ZS7 Advantages: Longer zoom, GPS, better videos, better IS
Disadvantages: proprietary battery/shorter battery life, worse low light performance.
Any other suggestions that I am missing?
SX130 Advantages: Uses AA batteries, better low light performance
Disadvantages: limited optical zoom, larger form factor, weaker flash
DMC-ZS7 Advantages: Longer zoom, GPS, better videos, better IS
Disadvantages: proprietary battery/shorter battery life, worse low light performance.
Any other suggestions that I am missing?