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Opinions for the G5 X

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Peter in Canberra Senior Member • Posts: 1,346
Re: Opinions for the G5 X

I don't think any of these suggestions I am about to make will fit the funding envelope and/or the desired specs but I'll list them anyway.
Coming from a 7D I also suspect the EVF and ultimate image quality of all the options under discussion (other than MILCs which then also includes lenses) will be a step down (depending on end use of images of course).
These are all cameras I am contemplating (GAS fever) as portable 'one camera does it all' option.
Panasonic Lumix FZ300 - small 1/2.3 in sensor (just like SX50), 12 MP. weather sealing (some users say it works too), apparently a decent EVF, constant f2.8 lens, quite a small body, 25-600mm (35mm equiv) lens. still available new [imho outrageously expensive for a 5 year old camera with such a small sensor, in Australia anyway, but I am looking used where there are some bargains] This camera gets a lot of love in the Panasonic forum here.

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 (mk 1) - 1 in sensor 20MP, modest 25-400 lens, bigger body, better EVF, more external controls [discontinued but some new ones still about]

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 ii - 1 in sensor 20MP, modest 25-400 lens, some changes to body design (2 wheels), same  EVF as mk1, expensive (vs mk1), various upgrades around the edges.

Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 - 1 in sensor 20MP, 24-480 lens, bigger body again, better EVF, better for video?
If I was looking to abandon my dSLRs and have just one camera the FZ1000s look like the sweet spot. They also get a lot of love in the Pany forum and there are some really nice images shown there. 
re the Pany FZs in general, a chap from the UK - Graham Houghton - has a lot of really good videos on many of them, including comparisons. easy to find by google.

good luck

quiquae Senior Member • Posts: 2,265
Re: Opinions for the G5 X

Dunlin wrote:

YWG wrote:

Dunlin wrote:

Then, I recently found the Powershot G5 X. If I were to give up action photos (which I don't really do much of anyway) it looks ideal. I could sell my 7D and two lenses (soon to be three), and change my current Powershot SX410 IS for something a bit better (particularly with the ability to shoot RAW), perhaps a SX50, I could change to a G5 X.

The obvious downgrade for changing from DSLR to compact would be the small sensor, and the fixed lens. Here are my thoughts:

Smaller sensor: My EOS 7D was released in the 2009, the Powershot G5 X in 2015. Using DPR's studio comparison the noise seems only slightly worse on the G5 X.

Fixed lens: I don't have a whole bunch of money for new lenses, and it might be some I could live without.

I've had a G5x mkI for several years. Here is a post on my thoughts from 2018 but still represents what I think of it.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61736615

1" cameras, you get compact size but there are compromises to noise, detail, CAF for older cameras, being cramped, sluggish. Other things you might be able to tailor with ILC is weather resistance and of course, customizing the focals, apertures to your situation.

Thanks very much - really helpful.

I'm wondering now if an Olympus om-d e-m10 (original) and kit lens would be better... I'm not sure. I prefer to stay with Canon.

I'll continue my research.

The line I suggest you pay most attention to is "1fp in RAW." That dissuaded me from buying one back when this camera came out. But your reaction may be different. Either way, it certainly won't be anything like shooting on the 7D, which gave you high-fps shooting at the expense of pretty much everything else.

 quiquae's gear list:quiquae's gear list
Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II +6 more
OP Dunlin Senior Member • Posts: 2,594
Re: Opinions for the G5 X

quiquae wrote:

Dunlin wrote:

YWG wrote:

Dunlin wrote:

Then, I recently found the Powershot G5 X. If I were to give up action photos (which I don't really do much of anyway) it looks ideal. I could sell my 7D and two lenses (soon to be three), and change my current Powershot SX410 IS for something a bit better (particularly with the ability to shoot RAW), perhaps a SX50, I could change to a G5 X.

The obvious downgrade for changing from DSLR to compact would be the small sensor, and the fixed lens. Here are my thoughts:

Smaller sensor: My EOS 7D was released in the 2009, the Powershot G5 X in 2015. Using DPR's studio comparison the noise seems only slightly worse on the G5 X.

Fixed lens: I don't have a whole bunch of money for new lenses, and it might be some I could live without.

I've had a G5x mkI for several years. Here is a post on my thoughts from 2018 but still represents what I think of it.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61736615

1" cameras, you get compact size but there are compromises to noise, detail, CAF for older cameras, being cramped, sluggish. Other things you might be able to tailor with ILC is weather resistance and of course, customizing the focals, apertures to your situation.

Thanks very much - really helpful.

I'm wondering now if an Olympus om-d e-m10 (original) and kit lens would be better... I'm not sure. I prefer to stay with Canon.

I'll continue my research.

The line I suggest you pay most attention to is "1fp in RAW." That dissuaded me from buying one back when this camera came out. But your reaction may be different. Either way, it certainly won't be anything like shooting on the 7D, which gave you high-fps shooting at the expense of pretty much everything else.

I know, that's probably the most deterring thing...

 Dunlin's gear list:Dunlin's gear list
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4-5.6 R Gimp +6 more
F8AD Regular Member • Posts: 196
Re: Opinions for the G5 X
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I have been a Nikon DSLR shooter for 12 years, but bought a used excellent GX5 about two years ago.
I wanted a smaller, "pocketable" camera that 1. has to shoot .raw and 2. must have a viewfinder. Nikon had no really good options in a fixed zoom.Panasonic was "so-so" for price. "Pocketable" in this camera means jacket pocket . . The 5X has a nice sturdy touch flippy screen, but I could be happy with a tilt screen . It's sturdy and well built.

It's a better pick than the Sony RX100 series with the RX flimsy battery door problems and pop up viewfinder that can bind after regular use. The menu system is better as well ; having control dials is a feature I like better than scrolling menus.
Concerns about the lens leaves sticking or retracting issues are simply preventable - I've had a Kaiser 206958 58mm Slip-On Lens Cap on it since week one.

If the zoom range is suitable for you, I think you would enjoy using the G5X. This camera was my first introduction to mirrorless ,focus peaking, and a WYSIWYG viewfinder. The lens opens nice and wide, and I don't see much issue( noise or sharpness) in IQ with the 20 MP 1' sensor. It still surprises me what it can do in low light. That's my take, I am very pleased with it.
Used prices can be high , but patience will reward you.

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