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07/14/2012 09:38:09 AM · #1 |
I've narrowed it down to these 2. I can't figure out which to get for my vacation. My wife keeps telling me I shouldn't lug around a big DSLR. I do want quality pictures but I need to be able to easily store my camera in case we both hit the water at the same time (Thailand). I'd feel more comfortable leaving a compact camera that a 5000USD+ camera sitting around (Although I wouldn't be without anxiety entirely).
The there's the option of bringing my 1D for the walkabouts, trekking, landmarks and stuff, then using my wife's cheap camera for when we're out doing more water, relaxing at the beach kind of stuff.
Any experienced users with the Fujifilm or Panasonic that could chime in here? I'm not interested in expanding lenses and then lens reach of the Fujifilm is nice. So far, that's all I can think of. ISO levels (Long exposures) better on the Panasonic. Still...help! |
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07/14/2012 11:01:54 AM · #2 |
| How much money would you be spending on these two camera choices? I know you don't live in the US--does that effect what cameras you might purchase? |
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07/14/2012 11:46:11 AM · #3 |
| G1X, I have no doubt this is where I'd be going. |
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07/14/2012 02:30:04 PM · #4 |
| I have an X10 and have used it quite a bit for various things, PM me with any questions/ specific examples. |
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07/15/2012 03:24:25 AM · #5 |
| The fujifilm is about 150usd more than the Panasonic. Price isn't that different...however, the store I went to thre a wrench into my choices. They said the new Sone RX100 beats both as far as image quality. It's also smaller, making it a little more desirable. Not many reviews yet. I definitely want a small camera. I wish i pack could pack my canon guts into a small a P&S. |
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07/15/2012 06:12:07 PM · #6 |
| I had an idea for you, and I did some thinking about this. If I were you I would purchase the Olympus OMD-5 camera with the lens kit ( I don't own the lens with the kit, but it gets rave reviews from those who do own it). This little camera is amazing! It is water resistant...16 megapixels....features the stabilizing new axis system...it is a dream to use! Use this camera on your vacation....blog about it....enjoy the small size and ease of use....then when you return from your trip sell it...This camera is so hot and popular you could probably re-sell it very fast, and for almost what you paid for it...consider renting it for yourself. You would not be sorry using this camera. Also, if you consider the Panasonic GF5---I would get the body only and find the panasonic 20mm 1.7 lens to go with it. Perfect walk-about lens...the 20mm would be the equivilent to a 40mm lens ( always doubles on a mirror-less camera). When you return from your trip you would have no trouble selling this combination either...especially, the 20mm---it is a very hot item in the micro 4/3rds world. You can visit //www.mu-43.com website....ask some questions about these cameras...look at the photos....see for yourself!! |
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07/15/2012 06:17:57 PM · #7 |
| Also, I wanted to tell you that the Olympus OM-D5 is small...it is tiny in comparison to a big DSLR...you said you wanted to pack your canon guts into a small P&S...well, it isn't a point & shoot...but, it is small enough to be one, and it is being compared in quality and photos to the bigger cameras. |
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07/18/2012 02:54:24 AM · #8 |
| Thanks but the Olympus OM-D5 is still bigger than what I wanted to carry around with me. The size is big enough that I'd rather pack my camera with one lens and through it into a nice new bag. Selling it after isn't something I want to do either (My wife wouldn't be happy). I need a camera I can keep on me while I'm living in Japan as well. So I plan on keeping whatever I buy. |
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07/18/2012 07:52:40 AM · #9 |
| oh well....it was an idea. Good luck in your hunting, and have a great trip!!!! |
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07/18/2012 08:05:10 AM · #10 |
| I wondered if you looked at or considered the Panasonic LX5. The LX3 was one of my favorite all-time pocket cameras...the reach of it isn't big, but it always produced fantastic photos. I always shot in raw, and it was my favorite to use when I didn't want to carry anything bigger. I never owned the LX5, but I always heard it was a step above the LX3--and received as much praise as the LX3. Panasonic just announced the LX7 too!! Exciting news for a little camera line that had almost cult status when I had mine many years ago!! In fact tonight I am going to a Dave Matthews concert here in Florida...we have lounge passes ( we know someone who travels with the band) and the venue says no camera that changes lens or flash photography. My little LX3 is going with me, and my friend and I are going to try to get the Olympus OM-D5 in with just one lens....it is so small that I feel it could easily pass for a point & shoot and hopefully whoever checks our bag thinks it is!!!! |
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07/19/2012 09:41:54 AM · #11 |
I owned an X100 for a while and the image quality was outstanding. This is coming from an individual that also owed full frame dslrs and lugged heavy lenses around for a long time. I have owned both Canon and Nikon full size DSLRs like the 1D Mark II and Nikon D2x as well as all the big large aperture lenses.
Currently I am carrying around a Nikon V1 and the Olympus Mini Pen. I have a couple of nice FD Mount lenses that have 1.4 and 2.8 apertures and they work well on both cameras when I want to do something "creative" or professional. However, I always have the flexibility to go to a 2.8 aperture pancake lens and make either pocket size. This is what the x100 was missing in my book. It is NOT true that you can't achieve beautiful bokeh with these smaller aperture cameras. I do it all day every day. You need the right lens.
Having said that, my suggestion to you would be to look into getting a small panasonic that has the Micro Four Thirds mount. It is very flexible and there are an exceptional number of adapters for the camera. You will have the ability to use your Canon lenses on the micro four thirds camera if you wanted to. Even better there are new lenses designed for this mount like the Voightlander Nokton 0.95 aperture lens that is unspeakably wonderful. The Canon 85mm 1.2 doesn't compare in my book. Of course all these lenses that are "adapted" to the micro four thirds mount become manual on what ever body you get but I have found the Olympus Mini Pen (12.1 megapixel) in it's "program" auto setting to give me amazing exposures with auto ISO and shutter when all I have to worry about is aperture and focusing. Easy!
Speaking from experience. I have been where you are!! You will not be happy with anything if you don't have the ability to swap lenses. The X10 is great but limited. Go with something you can swap the lens and then pick a mount that has a lot of flexibility.
Nikon v1 is OK. The quality is good although only 10.1 Megapixel the biggest negative I have against the V1 is when I use my manual lenses, I have to use the Manual Exposure mode and miss shots because I forget I have to manually adjust shutter and ISO along with my aperture and then focus. It's incredible for video. Also the lens selection is also smaller than Micro Four Thirds.
However, see in that you are not interested in swapping lenses my vote would be for the Fujifilm X10. The body is similar to the X100 and my X100 was very well made. The color rendition that it gave me was always spot on and the creative filters like B & W were great. I think you'd find the lens range perfect if you were stuck with just one lens. Also the Fujifilm glass is very good. Back when I had my X100 I spent a lot of time looking into the X10 as a secondary camera before deciding to go back to Nikon.
Hope my rambling helps. Get the Fujifilm X10! :)
Message edited by author 2012-07-19 09:59:08.
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