Compact backup camera?

RonHendriks1966 · 06-27-2014, 02:21 PM

Well I do think that the 1" sensor has some nice futures that can hold its ground against all smartphones. The thing is that lenses can only get smaller when the sensor gets smaller (then aps-c). But image quality can only remain to a level as long as the sensor is off a descent size (so larger then phones, or even Q7/MX-1). That is where the 1" sensor can find it's jackpot.

Two rescent new camera's and both having the same sensor, but nothing to share for the rest. The Samsung NX mini looks great (with the 9-27mm kitlens), but that also goes for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000.

Samsung NX mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000

**geomez** · 06-27-2014, 02:25 PM

GR for IQ + pocketability. for these reasons, I carry mine most everywhere.

**pbancr** · 06-30-2014, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

Image quality, is it good?

My Stylus 1 meets my needs for a compact camera. Here are photos taken of a Romeo + Juliet performance as dusk was falling

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbkelley/sets/72157645490143083/

Peter Anson · 07-11-2014, 06:46 AM

My research has me giving very serious thought to the Panasonic LF 1. Smaller than the LX 7, truly pocketable,same sensor, a VF for very bright days, no lens cap, 28-200 lens.

shaX 07 · 07-11-2014, 05:36 PM

I have a Nikon Coolpix P330. It's a very good compact, and quite underrated IMO.

Having said that, I am considering upgrading to a Sony RX-100 II or III. They are simply amazing cameras.

I will probably be waiting until Black Friday this year and seeing if I can snatch up an RX-100 II for a stellar price.

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06-27-2014, 02:21 PM	#46
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well I do think that the 1" sensor has some nice futures that can hold its ground against all smartphones. The thing is that lenses can only get smaller when the sensor gets smaller (then aps-c). But image quality can only remain to a level as long as the sensor is off a descent size (so larger then phones, or even Q7/MX-1). That is where the 1" sensor can find it's jackpot. Two rescent new camera's and both having the same sensor, but nothing to share for the rest. The Samsung NX mini looks great (with the 9-27mm kitlens), but that also goes for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000. Samsung NX mini \| Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000

06-27-2014, 02:25 PM	#47
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	GR for IQ + pocketability. for these reasons, I carry mine most everywhere.

06-30-2014, 11:25 AM	#48
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	Originally posted by beachgardener Image quality, is it good? My Stylus 1 meets my needs for a compact camera. Here are photos taken of a Romeo + Juliet performance as dusk was falling https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbkelley/sets/72157645490143083/

07-11-2014, 06:46 AM	#49
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211	My research has me giving very serious thought to the Panasonic LF 1. Smaller than the LX 7, truly pocketable,same sensor, a VF for very bright days, no lens cap, 28-200 lens.

07-11-2014, 05:36 PM	#50
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	I have a Nikon Coolpix P330. It's a very good compact, and quite underrated IMO. Having said that, I am considering upgrading to a Sony RX-100 II or III. They are simply amazing cameras. I will probably be waiting until Black Friday this year and seeing if I can snatch up an RX-100 II for a stellar price.