[Leica] Leica C-Lux3 or Panasonic FX37?

[datamaster at northcoastphotos.com (Gary Todoroff)]

Susan -- Here is the "pocket dagger" I am waiting for (should be out 
in a month or two):
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Samsung/samsung_tl320.asp
I was using the Ricoh Caplio R7 as a take-along camera, always in my 
front pocket. But after four of them failed under warranty, I finally 
gave up on Ricoh. I find that cameras the size of the Lumix FX37 and 
the C-Lux 3 are the right size to have with you *always*.

Anybody with any experience with Samsung? The features of the tl320, 
especially the 24mm wide-end and full manual controls look really appealing.
Gary Todoroff


>I think you misunderstand my purpose. The P&S isn't meant to be a 
>substitute for the Nikons, but a supplement. My "art" thrives on 
>zoom lenses (my favourite: the 70-300  VR). But it isn't possible to 
>carry a Nikon around at all times - to get those images for "I wish 
>I had a camera with me" moments. Therefore, I'm looking for a small 
>high performance point-and-shoot. I've heard and read high praise 
>for the Lumix FX37 and the C-Lux 3. But I've also heard/read that 
>there is no difference between the two cameras except price. I was 
>wondering whether Leica afficianados have a different take.
>
>Susan