The reviews show that the P880 is a little slow when you depress the shutter button. That is a big concern of mine. The Panasonics don't have the hot shoe, (edit>> oops; yes they do from the specs listing but it is covered with a plastic lid.) so I can add a more powerful flash. I have to ask myself just what I am going to use this camera for and whether or not the reported slower response is that important. For general shots, I rarely use a tripod, but the nature stuff frequently required a tripod and control of the depth of field issue. I am almost convinced to get the Panasonic; just have to think about it some more. Hey, if I think too long, there will be another model out to ponder.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
The best thing about the Panasonic line are the Leica lenses.
Last edited by slingshot; 12/13/06.
