G5X, G9X coming?

thechoson wrote:

Lee Jay wrote:

thechoson wrote:

Lee Jay wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

I skipped on the Sony RX10 MkII (24-200) solely because it wouldn't work with the close up lenses I wanted to use on it (which the G3X does in spades). But that focal length range was soooo tempting.

Well, I skipped it because it's huge. I have that range in my 7DII + 18-135STM, and it's really not significantly larger, yet has a larger sensor and an optical viewfinder. In other words, if I'm going to go that big, I'm going to need something else, like range (FZ1000 or SX50) or interchangeable lenses.

Now, a 24-200 that would fit in my pocket would be interesting, and in fact it is as I mentioned. I'd give up sensor size and lens speed to get it.

If you are willing to give up sensor size AND lens speed to get range, I thought there are some compact cameras that fit the bill? Like the Canon SX series?

I have an SX260HS - too big, too slow, sensor too small. I'll give up the 200-500 range.

Maybe too much of a compromise in sensor size?

As I've said, the LF1 is almost all the way there, so it's possible. It's 28-200 equivalent, f/2 at the wide end, and 1/1.7" sensor size. And it's the size of the S120.

1 inch sensor is a lot larger than the 1/1.7",

I didn't ask for a 1" sensor.  I'm saying giving up the 24-28 and the 85-200 range for a 1" sensor is not a good trade-off for me.

so there might still be design/manufacturing constraints. Or it might not make much business sense. 24-200ish range is nice for enthusiasts like us who like the traditional 24-70/ 70-200 range. But for your everyday consumer that still thinks of optical zoom, they want more "bang". I figure if it could be made, a company like Sony would have tried it already, as they seem to make every type of camera under the sun until something sticks.

Well, Panasonic tried it.  I don't know how it did, but overall they have a lousy user interface, a lousy channel, and a lousy in-camera processor.  So how the LF1 did might not be indicative of how a Canon would do with similar specs.

So far, I find Micro 4/3 (esp the new Panny models) to be a good compromise of size and reach.

For me, it has to fit in my pocket or I might as well take my SLR.