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Is Panasonic gear's reliability and durability levels comparable to Canon/Nikon gear?

Started Nov 26, 2017 | Discussions thread
Albert Valentino Veteran Member • Posts: 9,770
Re: Is Panasonic gear's reliability and durability levels comparable to Canon/Nikon gear?
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I rarely read about Panasonic gear problems in this forum other than a few possible decenter issues with some newer lenses but that has nothing to do with long term durability. Some Olympus bodies like the EM1.1 have known issues - which I have experienced.

Over the past 13-14 years I have owned three Nikons, one Fuji, and one Olympus. My Nikon D200 was a real lemon going back in for service for different issues 5x over almost two years. My Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 version one went in 2x for repair, the vertical grip for my Nikon D200 wen in twice for repair. And my Olympus EM1.1 had the rear dial replaced after six months and only 3,000 clicks. I have owned roughly 30 lenses, many purchased Used, and only one Nikon, mentioned above, ever failed me.

Anyway, Panasonic seems to have a very good reputation.

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