Prosumer compact type stufffff

[HecticDialectics]

Hi everyone,

 

I think I might want a new camera similar to ye old lx3 but better, bigger zoom range, and smaller form factor. What are my options in the $200-400 range? Bonus points for cost consideration!

 

Best,

 

HD

[HecticDialectics]

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[HecticDialectics]

ok so it looks like the LX7, the S110, and the RX100 are my choices. The RX100 seems the clear winner if I want to drop $650. Otherwise how close are the LX7 and the S110? I really like the slightly more pocketable form factor, but it seems the LX7 takes better pics than the S110?

[Dr. Pete]

Have you ever checked out Steve's digicams? I think they do a good job reviewing cameras. Very thorough

 

S110 may have better image quality

http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/canon/powershot-s110-2012/canon-powershot-s110-review.html

 

LX7

http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/panasonic/lumix-dmc-lx7/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx7-review.html

 

Have you check out this one? http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/canon/powershot-g15/canon-powershot-g15-review.html

[HecticDialectics]

I like dpreview better than Steve's website. Not very catchy. Steve. Eh. Thanks tho! Definitely don't want the G15 cause it's so damn tall.

[HecticDialectics]

THC everyone going with the rx100 no replacement for displacement u kno wut I sayin?

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RX100 is the cream of the crop

[chippwalters]

The Lumix G5 is a steal at $398

 

Panasonic DMC-G5KK 16 MP Compact System Camera with 14-42mm Zoom Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black)

[HecticDialectics]

Yeah thanks for the suggestion, but that camera will not fit into even a giant man's pocket.

 

When I requested a smaller form factor and mentioned pocketability, I didn't mean compared to a $5000 full frame camera. I actually meant it in normal person terms.

[chippwalters]

Perhaps you have't seen a 4/3 form factor? With a 20mm lens, it *does* fit in a pocket. It's much smaller than a traditional mirrored SLR.

If you're looking to go super small, then you may just want to look at using a smartphone. Check out my thread for iPhone pics.

 

The real challenge is if you can find a decent small camera which also has a *real* macro mode with a decently fast lens.

 

Here's a link to another micro 4/3 which claims to fit in a pocket.

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/10/10/no-excuses-olympus-e-pm1-review-by-amy-medina/