Update 2022

Update 2022

Between the Fujifilm x100 (2011) and the Lumix GX7 (2013)
The continuation here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157674985584970/with/51919906025/

Fujifilm x100 (2011) / Lumix GX7 (2013)

Fujifilm FinePix X Series X100
12 MP APS-C sensor (4288 x 2848)
The camera that put Fujifilm back on track
Price: $1,299.99 USD
Photos were taken with the Fujinon 23mm f/2
(multiplication factor of 1.5)
200-6400 ISO L (100) - H (12800)

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Panasonic Lumix GX7 (2013)
16.1 MP µ4/3 sensor (4592 x 3448)
Price: $1,000.00 USD
Taken with the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II
(multiplication factor of 2.0)
ISO 125-25600

N°17 Fujifilm X100 (2011)

N°17 Lumix GX7 (2013)

N°19 Fujifilm X100 (2011)

N°19 Lumix GX7 (2013)

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Fujifilm x100 (2011) / Lumix GX7 (2013)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157674985584970

Fujifilm x100 (2011) / Lumix GX7 (2013)

love my Fuji X100, great camera

Putting aside the results, which do you find more pleasurable to shoot with?

From afar with little Fujifilm x100, with its double viewfinder!

I back ordered an X100V maybe two months ago, then cancelled the order to see what Olympus and Panasonic were going to announce.  I'm not buying either of those, so now I'm wondering whether I should back order the Fujifilm again.  I'm sure it would be fun, but with all the MFT gear I have it's maybe a bit frivolous . . .

brentbrent wrote:

I back ordered an X100V maybe two months ago, then cancelled the order to see what Olympus and Panasonic were going to announce. I'm not buying either of those, so now I'm wondering whether I should back order the Fujifilm again. I'm sure it would be fun, but with all the MFT gear I have it's maybe a bit frivolous . . .

the 100V is a different beast from the original, the AF is better and lens is now better as well as any other upgrades, fun camera to use though

Here is my equipment, if it can encourage you
https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157644364384041

Hard not to love this little camera

Without a doubt!

Maoby wrote:

Here is my equipment, if it can encourage you

Yeah, I looked at your gear list already and knew that you would advise that more fun is never frivolous!

Thank you very much for your feedback
Out of curiosity, what kind of camera do you currently use?

Thanks!

Good reflection...

larsbc wrote:

I wanted to try a larger sensor camera, particularly for low light street, and after a lot of handwringing I opted for the X100V. One of reasons I chose it is because a camera with a built-in lens would not plant a seed for lens GAS which I *KNEW* I would succumb to and I did not want to end up with two systems. Plus there was the very real fear of me replacing my m43 gear with a physically larger system which I knew I would end up regretting.

I don't have any fear of dropping MFT. I have too much MFT gear and it satisfies my needs so well -- bodies of all different sizes, great selection of lenses, more than adequate IQ for my purposes.

I also don't want two systems. I don't want to spend the money on a bunch of lenses, have to store another set of gear, and have to choose between them all the time. (But I'll admit that the bundle deal Panasonic was recently offering on the S5, 20-60, and 85 f/1.8 was attractive.)

APSC sensor might make a bit of a difference, but the allure of the X100V for me is more in other respects. Compact size, simplicity of non-interchangeable lens, opportunity to sort of return to a bygone era of shooting with all the physical dials, play with Fuji's film modes, check out the dual viewfinder, just have a new, fun experience with a camera.

Yeah, size and function could be approximated with my GX7 and 20mm, as OP shows, but I expect the X100V would be different enough in those other ways to maybe justify the cost. Or maybe it's just GAS.

The other camera that appeals to me in a similar way (but with more emphasis on sensor size and resolution) is the Leica Q2. So the X100V might be a way to scratch that itch. Or maybe it would be a gateway drug!

You'll end up making me want to buy an X100V