Any love for Lumix?

[KerrKid]

I bought a couple of Panasonic Lumix ZS6's and a ZS8 a while back and absolutely love them. They feel like camera jewelry to me and take great pictures. I actually just keep the cameras on the iA setting most of the time, but it's nice to have manual settings.

I don't know anything about the other Lumix models. I wouldn't mind hearing one way or the other in case I want to get another one.

Any Lumix lovers out there?

 

[Derek Lofgreen]

I really like my LX100. The Panasonic/Lumix color science is really good in my view. The lens is so sharp, even with a M4/3 sensor and smaller res (16MP), the image quality is amazing. I also love that it has a traditional camera interface with the aperture ring on the lens barrel and shutter speed dial on the top plate. I usually have it where ever I go.

 

[KerrKid]

I really like my LX100. The Panasonic/Lumix color science is really good in my view. The lens is so sharp, even with a M4/3 sensor and smaller res (16MP), the image quality is amazing. I also love that it has a traditional camera interface with the aperture ring on the lens barrel and shutter speed dial on the top plate. I usually have it where ever I go.

I'm going to have to look up that model. I agree that the lens is very sharp on my Lumix's and I, too, am constantly amazed at the image quality. IMHO, they are incredible values.

 

[Chromium VI]

My main camera is a Lumix G70. I originally bought it new with an Olympus 18-35mm but after the aperture failed I moved to a TTArtisan 25mm, I also have an adapter for Contax/Yashica lens 'cause I own quite a few, and it's good glass.
I absolutely love this camera. It's small, feels well built, good photos and videos, and I can use it up to 26800 iso with decent noise (I rarely do so, my normal max is 6400).

 

[KerrKid]

My main camera is a Lumix G70. I originally bought it new with an Olympus 18-35mm but after the aperture failed I moved to a TTArtisan 25mm, I also have an adapter for Contax/Yashica lens 'cause I own quite a few, and it's good glass.
I absolutely love this camera. It's small, feels well built, good photos and videos, and I can use it up to 26800 iso with decent noise (I rarely do so, my normal max is 6400).

I checked and they're not too expensive on ebay. How are the video capabilities? With the articulating screen can you see how the camera is framing you if you're vlogging?

 

[benveniste]

I use a Lumix GX85 as my "fast and light system." It definitely shows its age and entry-level price point, particularly in the EVF and the autofocus system. But it's put some great shots "in the can" for me that I would have been unlikely to get with my with my heavier gear. The 12-32mm lens is a nice "lens cap" lens. The 8-18mm and 12-60mm "Leica" badged lenses are very nice, but not all that lightweight.

I've also used it with an adapter and 200-500mm lens:

 

[jvo]

panasonic dc-gx9 love it, size, quality, well made... just works. I have 2 identical bodies, so don't have to do lens swapping in the filed. they've held up[.

really only use for still photography since i'm not a vlogger. I've made a few video's, just trying it out... seems easy and good quality. I would love it if panasonic or olympus would strip it over video stuff and make a "still" sans all the menu options and complications

 

[Chromium VI]

I checked and they're not too expensive on ebay. How are the video capabilities? With the articulating screen can you see how the camera is framing you if you're vlogging?

The video is very nice, I mostly only take photographs but people that are more used to video work told me it's very nice. Yes, the revolving screen allows for vlogging (tried once) and the auto-brightness allows to use it in sunlight. You can also connect to the camera via WIFI, and use your phone/tablet as live view monitor and controll (even MF if you have a motorized lens), I use it for scanning negatives.

 

[KerrKid]

I use a Lumix GX85 as my "fast and light system." It definitely shows its age and entry-level price point, particularly in the EVF and the autofocus system. But it's put some great shots "in the can" for me that I would have been unlikely to get with my with my heavier gear. The 12-32mm lens is a nice "lens cap" lens. The 8-18mm and 12-60mm "Leica" badged lenses are very nice, but not all that lightweight.

I've also used it with an adapter and 200-500mm lens:
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Outstanding!

 

[KerrKid]

The video is very nice, I mostly only take photographs but people that are more used to video work told me it's very nice. Yes, the revolving screen allows for vlogging (tried once) and the auto-brightness allows to use it in sunlight. You can also connect to the camera via WIFI, and use your phone/tablet as live view monitor and controll (even MF if you have a motorized lens), I use it for scanning negatives.

Good to know. I wonder how the G7 compares in size to my ZS6's. Of course, those don't have removal lenses. I don't have any experience with lens adapters. It's good to know those exist in case I get one of these G7's.