Compact Camera for Long Distance Hiking (Page 3): 3.63 ounces.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

geezer7 wrote:

.... The LX100 sensor is larger than the RX100iii's but the LX100 is heavier. ....

3.63 ounces.

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

Cdouthitt wrote:

There was just a sale on the LX100 earlier this month $699. It only lasted a couple of days, but if you are patient I'm sure the sale will pop up again.
NewEgg just had refurb Rx100iii for $599

Follow these two sites over the next couple of weeks to see if either camera goes on sale.
http://www.43rumors.com/category/deals/
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/category/deals/

Thanks for the links. We aren't going until September so I will probably want to cogitate for several months before taking the plunge!
Is Digital Review the best place to compare these two cameras?

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

bsprague wrote:

3.63 ounces.

Yeah, I know. But incremental increases can continue until I think my D7100 would be OK! :D

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

geezer7 wrote:

Is Digital Review the best place to compare these two cameras?

to compare specs I start here:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III/specs

I really don't pay too close attention to the "overall score", but I look closely at the DXO Marks scores at the bottom.

From there I generally will hop over to DPReview.com for more information.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx100
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100-m3

Magicman

None of the above cameras come close to the quality of image and flexibility of sony 's RX 100. The model M2 is in your price range and gives away only an oled viewfinder to M3. Google any review and you will be sold. Panorama mode for you should close the sale. Look it up buy on Amazon.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Magicman wrote:

None of the above cameras come close to the quality of image and flexibility of sony 's RX 100. The model M2 is in your price range and gives away only an oled viewfinder to M3. Google any review and you will be sold. Panorama mode for you should close the sale. Look it up buy on Amazon.

Have you shot or even held an LX100?
Looks comparable to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WChsqZxhIE
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/sony-rx100-iii-vs-panasonic-lx100-vs-canon-g7-x
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_LX100/verdict.shtml
http://www.cameradebate.com/2014/panasonic-lumix-lx100-vs-canon-powershot-g7-x-vs-sony-cyber-shot-rx100-iii-vs-canon-powershot-g1-x-mark-ii/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K7v3IyuMnE

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Magicman wrote:

None of the above cameras come close to the quality of image and flexibility of sony 's RX 100. The model M2 is in your price range and gives away only an oled viewfinder to M3. Google any review and you will be sold. Panorama mode for you should close the sale. Look it up buy on Amazon.

Thats what I thought for the couple years I've had my Sony RX100. My new Panasonic LX100 is beginning to change my opinion! In my state, buying from B&H always saves me close to 10% due to sales tax.

MtnMan Loc: ID

You might consider the Sony a6000. I don't know if they are available refurbished.

The only downside is that, based on my NEX-7, battery power is somewhat limited because of the LCD and EVF. A camera with an optical viewfinder that lets you keep the LCD off might be better.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Ditto on the S100, plus the added benefit of a built-in gps. The S110 refurb (wifi, no gps) is available at the Canon site for $180. I also have the G16, which I also like, but it's definitely not a small pocket camera. The Canon S-series PowerShots are really sweet cameras.

Canon Fodder Loc: Martinsville, Indiana

Cant really help you with the camera thing, but I sure would like to see some of your pictures when you return from your trip. Have a safe trip!!

Magicman

LX 100 is considerably bigger, more expensive, 12mp vs 20mp and no panorama. No contest for your needs. Buy the RX 100 and if you don't like it return it.

photosarah Loc: East Sussex, UK

geezer7 wrote:

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Sonya6000. I don't know what it costs in the US, but it is under £500 now in the UK. Wonderful camera, I took it to China, plus a Canon 5D Mkii and used the Sony almost exclusively. Very fast focus, very sharp, very light.

rdfarr Loc: Floridian living in AL

I use my Canon S100 instead of my Nikon D7000 for my trips where weight/bulk need be minimalized. Great camera and produces some great images. I'd like the S110 with the wireless transfer of photos, but it's not necessary.

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

photosarah wrote:

Sonya6000. I don't know what it costs in the US, but it is under £500 now in the UK. Wonderful camera, I took it to China, plus a Canon 5D Mkii and used the Sony almost exclusively. Very fast focus, very sharp, very light.

Thanks for the suggestion. The camera has impressive specs but I think I need a fixed lens compact.

At this point the main candidates are the LX100 and the RX100iii if I decide to upgrade.

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

Canon Fodder wrote:

Cant really help you with the camera thing, but I sure would like to see some of your pictures when you return from your trip. Have a safe trip!!

Thanks. I'm sure that we will produce another blog like the one in my original post. We have found that documenting our adventures is very gratifying and allows us to revisit our experiences in a concise location.