Panasonic DMC-FZ28 vs. Canon Powershot SX10 IS

I have a friend that firmly believes that Canon will always be better then a Panasonic. My problem is that I'm working on a budget here. The Canon is relatively $30-$100 more than the Panasonic; however I am willing to pay the price difference if it means having the better camera for photoshots and the like.
I am an aspiring photograpgher and I am naive to the workings in the camera world-any help between the two choices is much appreciated. =)

Hi Bow313,
Both of these cameras are very nice, and are very close in features. Canon is one of the most respected brands in photography, but I will say that Panasonic has made great strides in the last decade. You will most likely be equally satisfied with either of these cameras.
You mentioned you are an aspiring photographer, and because of this I do have to recommend you look into purchasing a DSLR. A DSLR would give you the flexibility and the durability that these to cameras just don't provide the user. I do realize that this might not be an option for you, but for another $200 you could get a camera that should take far superior images to the two cameras you mentioned, and if properly taken care of could last you a lifetime.
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