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Looking for a "fun" and compact travel cam: E-PL6 or GF7?

Started Aug 24, 2015 | Discussions thread
007peter
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older GF6 (also have SELFIE LCD) for really Cheap Price
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thechoson wrote:

Looking for something fairly inexpensive, compact, and "fun" to use as a travel cam. I have enough gear for "serious" photography.  I gotta admit, I do want some good selfie capability. My wife and I generally like taking pictures but hate bothering strangers to take photos for us when traveling. So a tilting screen is a must.

No need to apologized, I'm with you 110%.  I'm also searching for a Selfie Camera to take photo of me & my GF.  I'm extroverted and have no problem asking strangers.  However, I discover strangers take LOUSY photo (don't expect stranger to CARE about good hand-holding technique,resulting in many blurry or out-of-focus shots )

I narrowed down to:

  • Samsung Mini-NX (smallest/lightest, but 1" sensor = too much smearing @high iso)
  • Sony NEX 3N (good smile shutter, can be have for really cheap on ebay)
  • Sony A5100 (good smile shutter best IQ but also a tad expensive)
  • Panasonic GF7 (best kit lens (12-32), but terrible battery life, expensive still)

I was waiting for the GF7 price to fall, but I came across a used Panasonic GF6 for a low price.

It has the same Flippy LCD and a much high capacity battery for better battery life.  It also have the beauty mode (smooth out acne).

My GF6 arrive 2 days ago, but I don't have a lens yet.  I write more about it when I received my LENS.  So put the older GF6 into your consideration.  So far, I'm loving the camera (design and all).

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II
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