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G5X, G9X coming?

Started Oct 7, 2015 | Discussions thread
Lee Jay Forum Pro • Posts: 56,673
Looks like the G5X misses the mark for me

24-100 equivalent f/1.8-2.8 on 1".

I'd be much, much more interested if it were 24-200/2-4.9 (or so) on 1".  For a fixed-lens camera, I need the range.  I've been using a 24-105 equivalent fixed-lens camera for years and the biggest thing I miss is a little more telephoto (200 equivalent, not 500 or 1200).

The G9X is closer to useful, since it's closer to pocketable, but they sacrificed a lot of range (went from 24-120 equivalent to 28-85 equivalent) to keep the same size while increasing sensor size.

The camera that interests me is the Panasonic LF1.  28-200 equivalent, f/2-5.9 on 1/1.7" in something about the size of the S120.  f/2 on 1/1.7" isn't bad for low-light performance at all, and it has the range in good light.

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