Canon GL1 or Panasonic PS GS250

[Shoyish]

I purchased a Panasonic GS250 3ccd camera last september for seven hundred dollars. I know someone selling a Canon GL1 for six hundred dollars. I have used my Panasonic for probably 20-30 hours and the Canon has been used for 100 hours. Here are my questions:

1. Is the Canon GL1 a higher quality camera than the Pansonic GS250 (is the image quality better? Sound quality?)?

2. Should I try to sell mine to buy it?

3. Does anyone think the Canon will last?

I just don't want to pass up a good deal. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Kim Welch]

I apologize for the delay in responding, and thank you for posting. The Canon GL1 was a step up for many shooters because of its manual controls and optical image stabilization, while the GS250 was a consumer model. If manual control matters to you, the GL1 was the better tool; if you're happy with your Panasonic's image, the savings may matter more. Today the same advice applies to any camera: choose the one that gives you manual exposure, focus and audio control.