lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

I have researched prior comments on UHH but would appreciate current comments comparing these two cameras, and perhaps recommending other cameras.

I am considering selling my Canon 70D and purchasing one of these "bridge cameras." My photos consist of grandchildren, family events, vacations and some landscapes. It appeals to me to have a self-contained camera and not fool with so many lens -- as long as the photos have good resolution, IQ or whatever you call it.

Any thoughts?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

It would be hard to leave the Canon G1X II out of the conversation (w/optional EVF)

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

The Sony in camera sweep pano, HDR, and 1.1-2X clear image zoom are very attractive ( for me) - along with the Zeiss lens.

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

My knowledge is admittedly limited, but is the G1X in the same category as the other cameras when it has a smaller sensor, no viewfinder and a much focal range?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Yes, it is . version II - I believe it has a LARGER sensor and a great ( optional) EVF - 24-120 equiv. lens.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

You can read about it here - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-g1-x-mark-ii/ - Consumer reports rated it best in their testing .....

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

Yes the sensor is 1.5", which is larger. I still have a hard time with the lack of a viewfinder. I read that one can be added somehow, as can a larger grip.

Budnjax Loc: NE Florida

I have a Panasonic FZ70, a Canon SX50 and Canon S100...all of which I seem to use more and more even though I've got a whole safe full of Canon FF and crop factor bodies, L lenses, accessories, etc. Why? Because for 95% of the pictures I take the quality from these cameras is more than adequate and I'm far more likely to have one with me all the time...(the camera you have with you, on your person and ready to use in an instant is far better than the $5000 DSLR you have on the shelf back at home!) FZ70 and SX50 both have a huge zoom range and I like everything about them except for the electronic viewfinders which are nowhere close to what you get with even a cheap DSLR body. They are small, very difficult to use if you wear glasses and the image quality viewed through them is not very good. The S100 doesn't have a huge zoom range and has no viewfinder but takes incredibly good pictures even in a macro mode. The idea that one has to have a fancy DSLR and all the associated goodies to take good pictures is bunk....take a lot at some of the photos done by folks with their cell phone cameras and you're see that digital photography has come a long long way in the past few years and that even the low end cameras today can produce terrific images. If the bridge camera makers can improve their EVFs to more closely approximate what one sees through a DSLR I think they will become extremely popular.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Is it just the number of lenses that you don't like, or is there something else about the 70d that bothers you.

Both the fz1000 and rx10 are great cameras. If you're looking for an all in one solution, then these would be the ones I would choose from.

MarkD Loc: NYC

How about getting a Sigma 18-300 or Tamron 16-300 for the 70D? The Tamron is a little wider and the Sigma is a little sharper.

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

I understand that these lens which cover a wide range of focal lengths are not very sharp, that they try to be all things to all people and fall short. I was not pleased with a Canon 18-135 (pre STM) and am afraid to purchase another all-purpose lens.

But I guess that's what I'm considering with the bridge cameras.

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

I'm looking for an all in one solution and had a bad experience with the Canon 18-135, preSTM.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

I understand your desire to downsize. I love my Canon SX40 and SX50 for most things, plus I have a "pocket size" Panasonic with a 10x zoom. Do not plan to go back to the multi-lens, huge bag, style of shooting again!! :lol:

jimfullwood Loc: Sarasota, but Ex pat from UK

I have an FZ1000 and did a lot of research at the time, this in my opinion for IQ and flexibility is simply the best .
I have posted many pictures on here so if you search on FZ1000 you should be able to bring some up.
It has a great lens with a 400 mm reach and if you like shooting video it has 4k capability. It still comes out on top in most reviews.
I purchased it for the same reason ,so as I didn't have to lug big lenses around and I am so pleased I did.

Blue Spark Loc: Sandy Springs, GA

I am a Panasonic 1000 fan and have not used the Sony. That said the Panasonic is extremely flexible and is capable of doing more than you will likely ask it to. The video quality (think kids..) is beyond great.

My suggestion, by both cameras on credit, try them and return the one you don't like. Pretty simple..