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ZS100 in my future,..comments requested, please.
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Bmark
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The RX10 mk III is an excellent camera.
But the clear benefit of the ZS110/TZ110 (aside from price) is that it's a pocketable 25-250mm camera.
The RX10 mk III is not pocketable, so there are times when you're less likely to take it with you.
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But the clear benefit of the ZS110/TZ110 (aside from price) is that it's a pocketable 25-250mm camera.
The RX10 mk III is not pocketable, so there are times when you're less likely to take it with you.
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The RX100 will produce slightly better quality photos.
But as a compromise to a slight drop in IQ, the Panasonic ZS/TZ gives you the flexibility of a 250mm focal length.
Both are pocketable.
I've previously owned the RX100 mkIII, and IV, but couldn't live with the popup EVF or the limited 24-70mm focal length. The ZS/TZ doesn't have these limitations, and costs a lot less. It's a much better camera overall IMO.
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Digital Nigel
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Actually, the FZ1000 is a very solidly built camera. That polycarbonate shell is almost indestructible, and better than most metal bodies. But the RX10 iii lens is both longer and sharper. Although I really like my FZ1000, I may get an RX10 iii for an upcoming Antarctic and South Georgia expedition cruise. But I'm still torn -- I really Sony had included its new hybrid autofocus sensor in it.
PC Wheeler
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Which is why I anticipate the RX10 IV, which I expect will have that new AF system -- and who knows what else?
Digital Nigel
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Yes, I think it's a dead cert. It's just a question of when it will arrive. I don't think it'll be in time for my trip, which leaves me with a real dilemma.
Yep, with a new $3000 price tag to go with it.
The price of the RX10 mk III is ridiculous for a 1" sensor bridge camera, and I'd expect the mk IV to be even worse.
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Greynerd
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The RX10 III is pretty wildly off topic in a discussion of the ZS100. We are getting in to extremely silly money and size for a compact here.
Who would have thought a few years ago it would be Sony of all companies taking compact photography beyond the reach of the common man.
Bmark
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Bmark
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My original posting was more about comparing the ZS100 to the Sony RX100 ii. There was no intent to make this about the RX10.
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Downhill is skiing is one of the primary reasons I bough the ZS100. I needed a camera that would handle everything from photos of powder skiing vacations to videos of race training and competition for analysis. For my needs, the long zoom range tied to great video capabilities were a major advantage of the ZS100. For video use, I can't think of anything more capable that will still fit into a pocket.
Yes, you might be right. I imagine these are the inevitable compromises in design and cost with such pocket zooms. Overall, Panasonic have done very well and I hope other brands try their hand and making their own version. Competition in this area is most welcome.
PC Wheeler
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Pretty funny that DPR classifies the FZ1000, FZ2500 and RX10 III as "compact cameras"
PC Wheeler
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I thought the style now was to wear one of those HERO things on your head for video while skiing!
Digital Nigel
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I know, they're much larger than my a6000 with a typical zoom lens.Pretty funny that DPR classifies the FZ1000, FZ2500 and RX10 III as "compact cameras"
It's also interesting how actual compact cameras have grown: my TZ100 is significantly larger than my RX100.
W, I've seen you write about being soft between 35-70 and again above 200 I think it has been. Clearly you own one and calling it as you see it and not suggesting you're wrong. Far from it, but I don't find this lens soft. Of course it isn't in prime, or better, larger zooms' league for sharpness but I think the lens does pretty well for its range and especially size. Hard to pick from my RX100IV actually.
In other words, to prospective buyers, let your own eyes judge the sharpness or otherwise and don't be deterred by a few soft reviews. This is coming from someone with a bad experience with Sony's 16-70Z and its soft sides. And with that I've suggested prospects to check the lens or buy from sellers with good return policies. Same applies here but there seem to be far fewer owners reporting wkingsie's softness issue. So I think there's a fair chance you'll get a good one.
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