Yo Photographer
Register for FREE!
Azz's Avatar
Azz
Admin Team
Azz is offline
Azz is Male
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: South Wales, UK
Posts: 15,385
Comments/Critique welcome You may edit and repost my images but ONLY on this site
 
31-05-10, 01:09 AM
#1

Panasonic GF1 vs Sony Nex 5 vs Canon G11

I've decided the TZ7 isn't going to cut it and as much as I love it for it's size, I really don't think I need to go that small. Hence I'm now considering these 3.

The Panasonic GF1 and the Sony Nex 5 (and Nex 3) both have SLR quality thanks to their dslr sensors, but of course are in a much smaller body so ideal for what I want.

The Canon G11 isn't quite as good quality (nor does it have HD video) but does pack a 5x zoom in small dimensions - and is cheaper than the GF1, tho the Sony Nex 3 should be similarly priced to it.

I wonder if I could live with the Panasonic GF1 with 20mm lens f1.7 (equiv to about 40mm) I've heard really good things about it - and it's about the perfect size for what I want.

Anyone had any experience of these? What do you think?

Look at how excited Robert White gets over them

Kit 1
Nikon D300
Nikon 55-200mm VR
Kit 2
Nikon D40
Nikon 18-55mm
My Compact/P&S: Panasonic Lumix TZ7


     
Wibbly's Avatar
Wibbly
Senior Member
Wibbly is offline
Wibbly is Male
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Worcestershire, UK
Posts: 143
Comments/Critique welcome You may edit and repost my images but ONLY on this site
 
10-06-10, 07:46 PM
#2

Re: Panasonic GF1 vs Sony Nex 5 vs Canon G11

Yup, great little camera. It's what I'm looking for instead of my big cumbersome DSLR
Kit 1
Fuji X-T1
Fuji 18mm
Fuji 23mm
Fuji 35mm
Fuji 56mm
Kit 2
Fuji X-Pro1
Olympus OM-20
Olympus 50mm
Olympus 135mm
Olympus Trip
Other Kit
View my profile to see my other kit!


     
Azz's Avatar
Azz
Admin Team
Azz is offline
Azz is Male
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: South Wales, UK
Posts: 15,385
Comments/Critique welcome You may edit and repost my images but ONLY on this site
 
10-06-10, 07:54 PM
#3

Re: Panasonic GF1 vs Sony Nex 5 vs Canon G11

I really like the idea of getting one - the PQ is pretty good... tho I would say make sure you check out the Sony Nex range, they are smaller and have some nifty features to boot (as well as a dslr sensor like the GF1).

The one thing that puts me off these micro 4/3's tho is the cost of the lenses :-/
Kit 1
Nikon D300
Nikon 55-200mm VR
Kit 2
Nikon D40
Nikon 18-55mm
My Compact/P&S: Panasonic Lumix TZ7


     
Azz's Avatar
Azz
Admin Team
Azz is offline
Azz is Male
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: South Wales, UK
Posts: 15,385
Comments/Critique welcome You may edit and repost my images but ONLY on this site
 
21-06-10, 09:44 PM
#4

Re: Panasonic GF1 vs Sony Nex 5 vs Canon G11

Anyone else interested in these 'smaller' cameras?

I know there is a nikon mount adapter for the Sony Nex now.... could be interesting
Kit 1
Nikon D300
Nikon 55-200mm VR
Kit 2
Nikon D40
Nikon 18-55mm
My Compact/P&S: Panasonic Lumix TZ7


     
BlackCloud's Avatar
BlackCloud
Senior Member
BlackCloud is offline
BlackCloud is Male
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Leicestershire, UK
Posts: 2,133
Comments/Critique welcome
 
21-06-10, 10:56 PM
#5

Re: Panasonic GF1 vs Sony Nex 5 vs Canon G11

I think they are expensive for lesser quality. The GF cameras were clearly not as good as the Nikon 3000/5000 in a review I read. They are of course 'good' but not as good. i think it was Amateur Photographer. I have been toying with the idea of a G11 (or poss 10 or 9) myself for more inconspicuous street work. The reviews seem to suggest shutter lag still hasn't gone away in compacts which spoils faster, people type work. Again the sensor still isn't good enough in comparison.

Personally I'd stick with your D40 or upgrade to a 3000/5000 as a lightweight good value DSLR with a rnage of lenses available should you need them. The TZ7 must be good enough for general use at parties, the famikly etc?
Kit 1
Nikon D700
Nikon 28-70 f2.8 ED AF-S (The Beast)
Nikon 80-200mm f2.8
Tamron 24-135 SP
Nikon 300mm f4
Nikon 70-300mm VR
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (DX)
Nikon 28-105mm (great walkaround on D700!)
Lensbaby Composer
Nikon 20-35mm f2.8
Nikon SB800
Kit 2
Nikon D300
Nikon 20mm f2.8
Nikon 24mm f2.8
Nikon 28mm f2.8
Nikon 35mm f2
Nikon 50mm f1.4
Nikon 85mm f1.8
Micro-Nikon 60mm f2.8
Micro-Nikon 105mm f2.8
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8


     
Azz's Avatar
Azz
Admin Team
Azz is offline
Azz is Male
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: South Wales, UK
Posts: 15,385
Comments/Critique welcome You may edit and repost my images but ONLY on this site
 
21-06-10, 11:28 PM
#6

Re: Panasonic GF1 vs Sony Nex 5 vs Canon G11

I really do want something compact - hate lugging a DSLR around on walks with all the dog stuff too

TZ7 was pretty good, but think I would be better off with a Nex or GF1 or even G11 - GF1 is still it a little large imo, so I think it'd be the G11 or Nex, or perhaps the Lumiz LX3 which has almost a cult following
Kit 1
Nikon D300
Nikon 55-200mm VR
Kit 2
Nikon D40
Nikon 18-55mm
My Compact/P&S: Panasonic Lumix TZ7


     
Reply

Top
Forum Jump

© Copyright 2008, Yo Photographer   Yo Photographer | Contact Us | Archive | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use | Top