I've narrowed it down to 3

[suttonal821]

Okay, so I 'think' I have narrowed my new camera choices down to three and I can't decide which one is the best for my needs. I do not want a DSLR at this time, sticking to a point and shoot.
I want a relatively "fast" shooting camera.
Somewhat good at taking pictures indoor and lower light.
Good zoom.

So here are the three I'm trying to decide between:
Panasonic ZS19 - saw this one at Target today and it seems pretty good
Panasonic ZS25 - saw this one online when getting info about ZS19
Canon Powershot SX260

Trip to Disney is in 42 days - so would like to make a final decision soon and make a purchase!

 

[hakepb]

It really depends on what features might help you take the best pictures.

The ZS19 is last year's ZS20 without GPS.

The ZS25 is this years ZS30 without several features
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ35_ZS25/verdict.shtml

The Canon is a solid choice, but the 24p video and its tendancy to struggle more than average in low light focus lock are disadvantage to me, but might not matter as much to others.

I would probably lean to the ZS19, because I think it can do 60p video and its a well reviewed camera, there are currently not enough reviews from the newer ZS25 and ZS30 to determine if Panasonic got more or less IQ from the higher mp sensor.

But I would spend some time on DPReview's Panasonic forum and get the general feel for end user review/comments.

 

[suttonal821]

It really depends on what features might help you take the best pictures.

The ZS19 is last year's ZS20 without GPS.

The ZS25 is this years ZS30 without several features
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ35_ZS25/verdict.shtml

The Canon is a solid choice, but the 24p video and its tendancy to struggle more than average in low light focus lock are disadvantage to me, but might not matter as much to others.

I would probably lean to the ZS19, because I think it can do 60p video and its a well reviewed camera, there are currently not enough reviews from the newer ZS25 and ZS30 to determine if Panasonic got more or less IQ from the higher mp sensor.

But I would spend some time on DPReview's Panasonic forum and get the general feel for end user review/comments.

I was kind of leaning toward the ZS19 as well. I'm not too crazy about only being able to plug the camera up via USB to charge, but I think I can learn to live with that.

 

[hakepb]

I was kind of leaning toward the ZS19 as well. I'm not too crazy about only being able to plug the camera up via USB to charge, but I think I can learn to live with that.

I'd probably buy this if I got a ZS19:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049V0ZX8

Its 2 spare batteries and an external charger.