sony or leica? I'm driving myself nuts! I want a camera that will fit into my pants pocket, be "OK" in available light, have a good (28-200) zoom or more and shoot raw & jpeg and, if...

dnathan

I'm driving myself nuts! I want a camera that will fit into my pants pocket, be "OK" in available light, have a good (28-200) zoom or more and shoot raw & jpeg and, if possible, auto bracket exposure values. Not too much to ask, right? So far Sony HX 90 (not available yet) Sony RX100 3 if I give up the long zoom, Panasonic ZX60 (the 18.1 mp one) and Leica D-Lux. Any opinions, hopefully by some who have used them. Thanks. (where is my SX70 anyway?)

Basil Loc: New Mexico

This is the "jacket pocket" camera on my GAS list.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082467-REG/panasonic_dmc_lx100s_lumix_dmc_lx100_digital_camera.html

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

Don't rule out the Canon PowerShot G7 X

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080917-REG/canon_9546b001_powershot_g7_x_digital.html/prm/alsVwDtl

dnathan

Thanks. I should have added that an eye level finder is also a must have.

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

dnathan wrote:

Thanks. I should have added that an eye level finder is also a must have.

OK then scratch off the Canon PowerShot G7 X :)

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

I have a nice flat Nikon, even I don't like cameras without viewfinders, it takes great images and beats the hell out of a phone camera.

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

Basil wrote:

This is the "jacket pocket" camera on my GAS list.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082467-REG/panasonic_dmc_lx100s_lumix_dmc_lx100_digital_camera.html

This is Panasonic's version of the Sony RX-100M3 and they both cover all of your requirements except for the 200 mm zoom. They both fit nicely into a pants or shirt pocket and do a nice job of filling the "All-in-one" walk around pocket camera niche and do both RAW and JPEG formats with high pixel count sensors and good low light coverage. They also have a very nice EVF.

I bought the RX-100M3 for my wife and we use it all the time without any problems now for almost a year. The Panasonic version has some gimmic for changing aspect ratio and MP count of the sensor which the Sony doesn't have.

By now, you should be able to get a GARRIZ camera case for both models that gives superior camera protection from bumps and typical use.

But, neither of these cameras is anywhere near cheap.

Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

dnathan wrote:

I'm driving myself nuts! I want a camera that will fit into my pants pocket, be "OK" in available light, have a good (28-200) zoom or more and shoot raw & jpeg and, if possible, auto bracket exposure values. Not too much to ask, right? So far Sony HX 90 (not available yet) Sony RX100 3 if I give up the long zoom, Panasonic ZX60 (the 18.1 mp one) and Leica D-Lux. Any opinions, hopefully by some who have used them. Thanks. (where is my SX70 anyway?)

Except for the pants pocket, you just described my current camera, which I love! http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/COOLPIX-P7800.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Basil wrote:

This is the "jacket pocket" camera on my GAS list.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082467-REG/panasonic_dmc_lx100s_lumix_dmc_lx100_digital_camera.html

The silver version looks nice.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dnathan wrote:

I'm driving myself nuts! I want a camera that will fit into my pants pocket, be "OK" in available light, have a good (28-200) zoom or more and shoot raw & jpeg and, if possible, auto bracket exposure values. Not too much to ask, right? So far Sony HX 90 (not available yet) Sony RX100 3 if I give up the long zoom, Panasonic ZX60 (the 18.1 mp one) and Leica D-Lux. Any opinions, hopefully by some who have used them. Thanks. (where is my SX70 anyway?)

I have no complaints about my Sony RX100 III. Before you spend the big bucks, do some comparisons.

http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

tlittlefieid Loc: Manchester, NH

I vote for the Nikon 7800 as well, even better value now that it has been discontinued

jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK

get a Sony- no doubt on that score !

ole sarg Loc: south florida

Canon powershot G17 will be out soon and I would wait. 1 inch sensor, fast lens etc. Look it up

dnathan wrote:

I'm driving myself nuts! I want a camera that will fit into my pants pocket, be "OK" in available light, have a good (28-200) zoom or more and shoot raw & jpeg and, if possible, auto bracket exposure values. Not too much to ask, right? So far Sony HX 90 (not available yet) Sony RX100 3 if I give up the long zoom, Panasonic ZX60 (the 18.1 mp one) and Leica D-Lux. Any opinions, hopefully by some who have used them. Thanks. (where is my SX70 anyway?)

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Get bigger pockets and a Sony RX 10 ! ......

pterosonus Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio USA

I haven't used one but your required specs sound like the Panasonic LF1 http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-Digital-Camera/dp/B00CFCTDMC/ref=sr_1_1/180-5558793-6308130?ie=UTF8&qid=1431265187&sr=8-1&keywords=panasonic+lumix+dmc+lf1 I almost bought one but opted for Fuji XF1 - bigger sensor but less zoom and no EVF. LF1 is available on eBay for around $300.