Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (cyangler) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:41:30 GMT

A lot of discussion about cameras going on. I like the Panasonic. I say, keep it small. Waterproof is an option. There's always ziplocks.
The Leica or Lumix/Panasonic version DMC-LX2 (same thing) are barely bigger than a cigerette pack, but you have good zoom, great point and shoot programming, and most options available with a digital SLR if you want them. Color saturation and detail are fantastic.I was a professional photo pro for several years full time. Like I say, there are...

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (uintaangler) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:48:59 GMT

Anybody familiar with either one of these Canon point and shoot cameras?

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feeds@yuku.com (spruce grouse) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:32:16 GMT

I recently got an LX3 and am also very happy with it, seconding Kai's praise. Yes, there are times I wish it had a longer tele (and have thought about getting a 1.7X converter) and it would be great if it were waterproof but if I look at it in "rod terms" it's a question of whether I want an all-around rod that will work fairly well in most situations but not great in most or do I want the (close to) perfect rod for 80% of the water I fish. Guess I chose the latter.

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feeds@yuku.com (Kai) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:53:32 GMT

I have an LX3 I considered buying a Canon G10, but what really put me off was the size of the G10. The LX3 fits in my shirt pocket or the chest pocket on my various jackets. The G10 does not. A very important feature of a pocket camera for me was that it is pocketable. If I have to keep in in a bag or a backpack or a waist pack or strap-on case, I'd just as soon get a small DSLR. I've used the LX3 for a while and am very pleased with it. Picture quality is excellent. Not quite as good...

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feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:42:54 GMT

CB, considering the price here of the G10 and LX3 are 50% more expensive the Fuji was a very attractive option. Also, it's a bit smaller than the other two so fits into a pocket a lot easier.

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feeds@yuku.com (CreationBear) — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:23:34 GMT

Chris-- Great shots and links...looks as if the Fuji is definitely a contender.

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feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:28:24 GMT

nohackle,

I am probably a bit pedantic about my cameras, so I tend to make sure it's always protected. I have a Lowepro case that's rain-proof and use that whenever I'm out and about. If I'm wading I tend to carry a backpack in which I'll have a dry-bag for my cameras, phone, keys etc. It's a pain to open and get the camera out, but I prefer that to drowning a new camera. Perhaps when it's a year old I may not be so careful. Sometimes I'll just put...

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (nohackle) — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:09:46 GMT

Chris,

We've been on the same research path, you just had the guts to finally make a decision. I was thinking of the TZ as well but thought it was a bit too big to be a real compact. Agree folks talk about that F31fd as if it was the holy grail. So how do you make sure you don't get your fuji wet again?

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feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:24:17 GMT

Flyh20, the Fuji F31fd was and still is a very respected camera. People still talk about how good it is in low light. I can't comapre, but some say it is a bit better than the F200.

When I decided to buy a new camera I looked at all my past photos and asked myself what I liked about them or what could have been better. Mostly I had issues with the highlights (like the sky and sunlit surfaces) being washed out and I always needed a bit wider angle view for my landscapes. This is...

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feeds@yuku.com (flyh20) — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:50:22 GMT

Don't over look Fuji. I have F31fd, love shooting at low light with these. It also has shutter and aperture priority, very low shutter lag and great battery life. Only short coming is slow close-up focus. I hardly ever have to do color corrections with these.

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feeds@yuku.com (nohackle) — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:41:42 GMT

very impressive photos Chris........you've made my upcoming camera decision a whole lot more complicated Thanks for taking the time to post those

CB.......some very good points.....just like with rods its unreasonable to think that any one rod can do it all.

bill

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feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:13:03 GMT

CreationBear the camera has film simulation modes to simulate Fuji's main film types - Astia, Provia and Velvia. Velvia is a film I still use and love. It has very rich colours making vibrant photos. The Astia and Provia are more subtle creating images closer to reality. But on a dull day I use Velvia to make the colours a bit punchier.

Chris

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feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:09:09 GMT

Here's another macro shot that came out pretty good.

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:04:40 GMT

nohackle, I wouldn't say the macro is the camera's strongest feature and there are certainly cameras out there that can do a better job, but for me I think the camera is a pretty good compromise with a good zoom range. I bought it mainly because of the wide angle lense and the improved dynamic range. I alway find macro shots tricky and usually take quite a number of the same shot in the hope that I get a good one. And I still do that with this camera. I'll also try and use a small...

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:54:16 GMT

Okay, here are some images from the Fujifilm F200. I haven't taken very many yet so please excuse the content.

The one of the bug is a crop of the full-size image. I haven't sharpened it, that's straight out of the camera.

The sunrise shot has been resized only. Notice the detail in the rocks at the bottom AND the detail in the cloud top.

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (nohackle) — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:23:33 GMT

Chris,

If you get a chance to post some images could you add some macros as well. I played around with the predecessor to the 200, the F100fd and was somewhat disappointed in its macro capabilities. Certainly could have been the photographers fault . I was very impressed however with the low light performance of the F100fd and pic clarity

bill

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feeds@yuku.com (CreationBear) — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:55:29 GMT

Chris-- It would be great to see some shots...it seems as if the Fuji really just popped up over everybody's radar at the same time. I was really intrigued by one reviewer who stated its images reminded him of the old "Fuji-film" photo's of yesteryear.

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (ChrisDownunder) — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:55:01 GMT

I've just purchased a Fujifilm F200 compact and it's a great camera. It has a very sharp lense and is very good at higher ISOs (as Fujis are reknowned for). Another great feature is its extended dynamic range. If your shots are anything like mine, I find that most of my fly fishing photos have contrast such that either the highlights are blown out or the darker parts of the photo are lost. This camera records two images at the same time for each shot, one compensating for the...

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feeds@yuku.com (Aransas) — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:09:04 GMT

CreationBear and tiptop, thanks for the complements. As with most fish shots, there's always a bit (or a lot) of luck involved. Brown trout, in my opinion, make great photographic subjects.

Re: Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:34:10 GMT

Aransas wrote:
Nohackle,

While fishing I use an Olympus Stylus 1030SW which is waterproof and shockproof. It does a decent job and is especially good on the macro setting. Indoor and photos are very poor though. Like others, it's a compromise camera, but it's nice having something you don't have to...

Canon G10 vs. Panasonic LX3 opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (CreationBear) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:40:42 GMT

I'm in the market for a compact that I can keep with me on my rambles here in the Southern Appalachians, and these two models seem to be the consensus picks of a lot of folks. While I've not had a chance to handle the Panny, the G10 really impressed me with its ergonomics, especially since the LM3's joystick strikes me as being a little fiddley for my big hands. Still, having a Leica lens that's a full stop faster than the Canon's might come in handy down in these deep...