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Am I the only one who perceives a massive IQ advantage for the G1X III over 1-inch models?

Started Jul 27, 2020 | Discussions thread
Jon_T
Jon_T Veteran Member • Posts: 6,393
Re: Am I the only one who perceives a massive IQ advantage for the G1X III over 1-inch models?
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nolten wrote:

In reading through this thread I think I should point out that we're talking small relative differences between all the cameras mentioned. We're talking personal preferences and personal applications. For example, my interpretation of the CameraLabs article that SantaMaria mentioned is that the cameras are equivalent with neither having a particular advantage or disadvantage, specifically for noise in low light all else being equal.

CMCM mentions wanting a small fixed lens compact to shoot the interiors of old churches, etc. ...

In my reading of CMCM's post he wanted a pocketable compact for general purpose camera that had a fast enough aperture for taking interiors of old churches, etc. 'My' preference for a pocketable general purpose/ travel camera is the ZS100 (25-250mm EFL); may take along the LX100 if I think I'll need the faster lens/ larger sensor.

... I personally would opt for an M camera with an EF f2.8 24mm IS or EF f2 IS 35 mm prime, ...

Are you forgetting the APS-C 1.6 crop factor? A 24mm lens would have a 38.4mm EFL; iMO not really wide enough for building interiors, museums, exhibits, etc.

ZS100 1600 ISO, 25mm EFL

... But now we are talking multiple lenses and more bulk. Its all a trade off and personal preference. I don't think there is a general right or wrong answer.

Agree. For myself rather than spending the $$$ and carrying around (be there, done that 20 years ago) multiple primes, I prefer a good quality zoom, i.e., 16-35mm f/4 L on my 6D or
6D II.

... But, just for the record, I've used my G1X3 in museums and old churches and it yields excellent images. IMHO.

The ZS100 RAW images are good enough for general purpose images, and have the 250mm EFL.

ZS100, 250mm EFL, 800 ISO

Cheers,
Jon

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