Not a flame war. A legitimate lens comparison

drj3 wrote:

Okay I will play your little game. I have four FTs cameras, but only one was purchased because of its size. For the other three size was irrelevant.

I wanted a small camera capable of giving good results that I could carry for 4-6 hours outside visiting gardens or hiking even in the summer heat.

Since size was important, only one lens would be carried (no reason to have a small camera and have to carry a lot of lenses), so it had to be a zoom.

Since size was the important issue, then fast lenses were not even considered, again negating the concept of small easy to carry and use.

Price is also relevant so I got it with the kit 14-42 lens (28- 84 FF equivalent field of view) - current cost $599 (with free grip).

Other required features

Stabilization - either IBIS or lens (3.5 stops - CIPA standard) - since the lens decision needed to be small - stabilization is needed for low light interior setting - If a tripod is required - size is not relevant.

Two dials to control Shutter/Aperture and Exposure Compensation.

EVF - I do not like using the LCD in any bright light.

Built in Flash - since size is critical - carrying a flash would defeat the small size requirement.

Total weight of camera, battery & lens - 509 grams.

Since you have researched the other listed cameras, you must know which ones have a zoom equivalent focal length and equivalent camera features with a total weight of 509 grams or less and a total price for camera and lens of $599 or less.

Lemme guess SONY a6000 460g apsc

Just kidding that is 700. How about em10......

Look I already said on here that you could make thousands of different comparisons. I never wanted to go through every single one.