Suitable for travel.. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 vs Canon SX200 IS?

[blueflamenco]

Does anyone have any experience with the following digital cameras..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

I've read reviews on both and they have the specifications I am looking for but was hoping someone here has had experience with one of the above?

To me the Panasonic is looking like it would be more durable and since it's going to get some rough treatment I am leaning toward it.. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[RB]

Not spot on what you are looking for however we have a TZ15 and previously owned ixus 430.
Have done a couple of trips with the TZ 15 & very happy. At the time the pana had better zoom than the canons we were looking at. Also for our eyes that are getting old, the 3" screen on the pana was an excellent feature.

 

[markis10]

Had a few Panasonics over the years and have been very happy with them for travel and picture quality, my three year old Z8 has been great and the battery is still going strong. You seem to be getting a lot of camera for the $260 or so they are available for!