![]() ![]() ![]() The lenses are all different too, but all impressively fast by the standards of just a year or two ago. It was one of the few things I really loved about the GH2 – I wish all cameras had this capability! I should note, however, that the LX7 uses a 10 megapixel version of this sensor, while the G15 and XZ2 use 12 mp versions, so even without the multi-aspect approach, the Olympus and Canon have about 20% greater resolution than the Panasonic. ![]() This multi-aspect sensor is one of my favorite features of the LX7 – I prefer to shoot in 3:2 for landscapes and scenic shots, 4:3 on the street (where I often will crop down to 1:1 in processing), 4:3 when shooting in portrait mode, and occasionally 16:9 for really wide landscapes. So the LX7 ostensibly sacrifices a small amount of image quality for a great deal more flexibility in shooting formats. While the other two cameras will allow you to shoot in aspect ratios other than their native 4:3, the 3:2 and 16:9 images are merely crops that chop off the top and bottom of the images without adding any actual width to the image. The LX7 takes a different approach to this sensor than the others, using a multi-aspect approach that reduces the number of pixels in any of its native shooting formats (4:3, 3:2, and 16:9), but increasing and decreasing the actual width and height of the image as you move through the aspect ratios. Nonetheless, the smaller sensor has some advantages to go along with its inherent disadvantages as a relatively small sensor. (Since I’ve owned and shot extensively with both of these cameras as well, I’ll make mention of those occasionally as well). This sensor size may be living on borrowed time, given the advances Sony has made with the 1” sensor in the RX100 and Fuji has made with it’s 2/3” sensor in the X10/X20. Since I own the Panasonic LX7, I’ve been compiling some impressions of the three cameras, which are among the best of the remaining 1/1.7” sensor premium compacts. It may be that your liking for a particular brand prevails.īut if you feel tilting screen, multifunction lens ring and optional 1.7x zoom and macro lenses will make you happy then the Oly is yours (hurry up!)īut #2 I will do miss the Lumix's 60fps full HD progressive and 720p 100fps slo mo video recording modes.īut #3 if your pocket camera needs to fit into pockets nicely only the Sony will do.īut #4 according to Olympus lens introduces least distortions of the three and its RAW's are not processed to denoise in camera - this is what bought me finally, not that it would influence final image quality noticeably, but I do like things to be done in proper way.Thanks to Amin and B&H, I was able to spend some time shooting with the Olympus XZ2 and the Canon G15. All are capable of making stunningly beautiful pictures. their small variances from the mean in detailed performance measures average out finally. My answer would be: as it goes for image quality, bokeh, autofocus speed, lens speed, versatility - all of them are "equally" good (still best in class, or I missed something), i.e. ![]() Did play with Sony and Lumix on store shelves too. I did an extensive research through multiple reviews, sample images, analysis and forums. It is now priced on par with LX7, RX100 Mk I being still a bit more expensive (not to mention Mk II and Mk III which are way to costly for the purpose, IMHO). XZ-2 is discontinued, but I happened to buy a new one online. It is strange, but after 2,5 years the question seems still to be valid (not for Jerra though). In the end, all are good capable cameras. Olympux XZ-2 would be my 2nd choice(I do not like the looks of the LX7, which is something personal). Since you've asked, if it was me I would have probably gone with the RX100 for its larger sensor, better low light performance. I guess the choice will be dependent on the user's preferences and criteria which will vary with individuals. The review has pretty much summed up everything nicely. which type of user should choose what camera. Just tell me if you had the chance to compare these cameras yourself or what you (dis-)liked in general, e.g. Just read this review and I'm still not sure which camera to purchase: Is the user-interface worth it or the brighter lens? etcpp Question is if someone needs these features: ![]()
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