Image quality in compact cameras: Hi everyone, I have a Nikon 1 V1 camera and like it a lot, but still would like to have a quality compact "pocket" camera to carry as I am missing...

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Oct 10, 2013 07:48:58 #

Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Hi everyone, I have a Nikon 1 V1 camera and like it a lot, but still would like to have a quality compact "pocket" camera to carry as I am missing some photo opps. now from lack of camera availability and readiness. The catch is that I don't want to sacrifice image quality, plus I really need a good viewfinder in case there is glare on the LCD!

Lately I have read about the Panasonic Lumix LF 1 that does have a VF, but there are two problems: 1. There are no retailers near me that sell Panasonic, and I really would like to check out that VF before buying. 2. Also, does anyone know what the image quality is like from this camera?

Thanks for your help!

--Beagleman

Oct 11, 2013 06:48:16 #

Photog

Check out Steve's Digicam.com. They have excellent reviews or just google Lumix LF1 reviews in your browser. The viewfinder is not great, but at least it has one. I know a couple folks, not pros, who seem to like their LF1. Many of us face the distribution problem on non Nikon and Canon cameras. The popularity of a camera brand is linked with hands on access to a model. With so many folks looking and then buying on a price we have made the store experience less and less possible.

Oct 11, 2013 06:57:35 #

Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Thanks Photog, I'll check that review.

--Beagleman

Oct 11, 2013 08:22:56 #

ole sarg Loc: south florida

You may want to look at the Canon G16 has optical VF which I find more than sufficient.

Oct 11, 2013 08:40:16 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ole sarg wrote:

You may want to look at the Canon G16 has optical VF which I find more than sufficient.

Right. Also check out the Nikon Coolpix A. That and the Canon have an article in the latest Pop Photo. They're an attempt to provide top quality in a small package.

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/coolpix/a/a/

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-A

http://www.2cameraguys.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-A-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16.htm

Oct 11, 2013 14:11:20 #

Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Thanks Ole Sarg, The G 16 looks good, but I'll have to check whether it's pocket size.

--Beagleman

Oct 11, 2013 14:13:28 #

Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Thanks for the links Jerry, I'll check them out. I hadn't heard of the Coolpix A. It's hard to keep up this time of year!

--Beagleman

Oct 11, 2013 14:16:16 #

cheineck Loc: Hobe Sound, FL

Check out Sony Nex series. Fantastic.

Oct 11, 2013 15:57:58 #

Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Thanks cheineck! I'll do that.

--Beagleman

Oct 11, 2013 18:02:13 #

cheineck Loc: Hobe Sound, FL

Beagleman wrote:

Thanks cheineck! I'll do that.

--Beagleman

Here's one, highly cropped, from Sony Nex ?... It does have interchangable lenses, but compact. Now you know what I do at my computer.

sony new image, highly cropped!

Oct 11, 2013 19:24:34 #

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Beagleman wrote:

Thanks Ole Sarg, The G 16 looks good, but I'll have to check whether it's pocket size.

--Beagleman

Its on the big side, unless you are Mr. Green Jeans. LOL.

Oct 11, 2013 20:25:25 #

cheineck Loc: Hobe Sound, FL

cheineck wrote:

Here's one, highly cropped, from Sony Nex ?... It does have interchangable lenses, but compact. Now you know what I do at my computer.

It was a Nex-7

Oct 11, 2013 20:39:18 #

wolfd Loc: Vancouver, Canada

You may want to hold off for just a little while longer. Oct.17, Panasonic will be releasing a new model called GM1. It will be about the size of the Sony RX100 but with a larger M43 sized sensor and will accept M43 lenses.

More info here:

http://www.digphoto.org/content/panasonic-gm1-worlds-smallest-mft-camera/71717006

and here:

http://www.m43gear.com/2013/09/panasonic-gm1-may-claim-two-titles.html

Oct 11, 2013 20:45:49 #

cheineck Loc: Hobe Sound, FL

wolfd wrote:

I tried a Panasonic from B&H and it was extremely noisy... forget the model. B&H, bless there hearts, took it back with no problem!

Oct 11, 2013 21:15:25 #

wolfd Loc: Vancouver, Canada

cheineck wrote:

I tried a Panasonic from B&H and it was extremely noisy... forget the model. B&H, bless there hearts, took it back with no problem!

This new model (GM 1) has an electronic shutter which should allay your concerns of a noisy shutter. The sensor on this new camera is same as on the new GX7. Reviews I have seen of the GX7 indicate its sensor is very good in terms of noise at high ISO's.

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