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Is an upgrade from Lumix G3 viable for a noob photograhper?

Started Jun 4, 2015 | Discussions thread
BarnET Veteran Member • Posts: 3,581
Re: Is an upgrade from Lumix G3 viable for a noob photograhper?

As all my cameras were Panasonics, I feel an attachment to the producer. I also like how the G series' cameras design (not so much the GX7). Nonetheless, Olympus looks nice and has inbuilt image stabilisation, which could be a great help with the Sigma primes I own.

Bummer considering the Gx7 has a basic IBIS system. I would still urge you to try this one. the touch interface will make you feel at home(previous G3 owner myself). Especially considering the low prices they go for these days.

So my question is this: should I indulge my whim, stretch my budget and upgrade the body. Or should I wait another year or two for a real improvement in image quality, and get a nice new lens instead? In other words, will the difference between the bodies' capabilities be noticeable for a amateur/hobbyist photographer (not a pixel-peeper, by any means)?

The quality upgrade between olympus bodies and the Panasonic Gx7,G7 is real. not just High ISO. The Raw files can be pushed more and there is always less noise in shadow area's.

The question whether the difference is worth 550+ euro investment(Gx7 street price) is debateable. I've payed that for mine after turning in a lens and a 200 euro contest price.

And i can't say i ever regretted it. The Gx7 is a much better camera then my G3 ever was period.

Thanks for reading the longish post!

 BarnET's gear list:BarnET's gear list
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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