G1X MK II or G5X or M3 or ...?

[bedford]

Hi,

I'm thinking about replacing my Olympus XZ-2 with a better compact camera (probably some time after Christmas). My other cam is an EOS 60D.

Some thoughts about the cameras I consider:

a) Canon G1X Mark II (570,- €)
+ Good image quality
+ Good DoF-control (for a compact)
+ good zoom range (24-120 eq.)
- Slow (fps)
- Slow (autofocus)
- expensive EVF (250,- €)
b) Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 (570,- €)
+ Fast autofocus
+ EVF
- No flash
- Unreliable AF, esp. in low light ( ??? )
- Lens: susceptible to flare
c) Canon G5X (approx. 850,- €)
- IQ below G1X II
- slow (fps & AF)
+ expensive (compared to LX100, but eq to G1X + EVF)
+ smaller
d) Canon EOS M3 (560,- € incl. 18-55 lens)
- bigger than G1X II (but in the same price range)
- slow AF compared to other ILCs
+ ILC
- expensive EVF (250,- €)
e) Olympus OM-D E-M10 (570,- € with manual 14-42 zoom)
- bigger
- not compatible with EF lenses
+ Best IQ
+ fast (AF and fps)
+ EVF
f) Sony A6000 (600,- € incl. 16-50 kit lens)
+ best-in-class
- bigger
- crappy kit lens
- bad user interface ( ??? )

Of course the first question is whether I should choose a compact or an ILC (bulkier, but better IQ/performance). I'm really not sure, especially as prices are similar.

What do you think? Any comments welcome.

Regards,
Oliver

 

[candc]

Not sure what your intended use is but I have a Sony rx100iii. Its a very nice camera to take along fishing or other non-photography outings. The pop up evf is very handy at times. There are some good deals on them now at camera Canada (especially if you live in the u.s)

 

[Random Orbits]

It comes down to budget and size. The G1X II is tempting because it gives a large focal length range and is compact. You can't do that with native glass for the M3 or other ILCs. If size is a greater priority, then I'd consider the G1X II or the RX100.

That said, I opted for the M3 recently. I already had other EF-M lenses, and in the US, there was a deal for the M3 + EVF for $448.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

It comes down to budget and size. The G1X II is tempting because it gives a large focal length range and is compact. You can't do that with native glass for the M3 or other ILCs. If size is a greater priority, then I'd consider the G1X II or the RX100.

That said, I opted for the M3 recently. I already had other EF-M lenses, and in the US, there was a deal for the M3 + EVF for $448.

I have a 5D MK III and a G1X II. AF on the G1X is reasonably fast, I do not see it as a issue. The IQ of the 5D MK III blows it away, but there is a much bigger investment involved.

The Sony RX100 is fine except for the 24-70mm equivalent zoom range coming up short. That is fine for some, but missing the 85mm portrait focal length is a bummer.

 

[powershot2012]

Good choice. I looked at the G1X II and my gosh is that thing slow. Actually, for a Canon, like the G3x, G5x, G7x, and G9x, it's the norm. Size, EVF, and performance makes the RX100 III a top pick.

Not sure what your intended use is but I have a Sony rx100iii. Its a very nice camera to take along fishing or other non-photography outings. The pop up evf is very handy at times. There are some good deals on them now at camera Canada (especially if you live in the u.s)