Well, what I see is that there are a lot of very nice small cameras out there......all with different strengths....and weaknesses. I appreciate your analysis here, but there is more to any camera than ISO 100. ...Next can you do a comparison on the OVF of all five cameras? See what I mean?
For me, and I concede we are all different, a camera must start with a solid and well made Professional Grade body with the dials and controls you would expect such a camera to have, and located where they are best utilized for fast and easy use. My X10 fills this requirement with ease. I seldom notice the ISO setting with the X10...it is never going to deliver what my K5 delivers, and I don't expect it to....neither will the other small cameras compared here.
After about 8 months with the X10, I still find it amazing in its abilities, more than adequate in its IQ, and a delight to hold its little solid and well constructed little body every time I pick it up...which is very, very, often! If you are using a camera as often as the opportunity arises, and are finding great satisfaction in doing so....you have the right camera for you. I have the right one, there is not the slightest doubt in my mind!
Is it the best? Yep! It is for me! Love it more every day! Hope you all find the same happiness in whatever you choose!
From our recent short vacation trip......even Mrs Rupert loves the X10.......as we were whizzing past Big D at 70 mph, she snapped this one on Sunday....works for me!
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In my recent wedding shoot, where Mrs Rupert tagged along as a second shooter, even though she had never used the X10 for more than a few shots, 5 of the brides 10 most treasured shots were from Mrs Rupert and the X10. As I said, it works for me!
Whatever works for you......I hope it works as well as my X10 does for me!
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Best Regards!