Is this better than the Lumix LX7W?
1823884
the lx7w it seems a very good compact camera but, the gf5 is dslr! that is a advantage over de lx7w, other thing is the gf5 has more megapixels 12.1 vs 10.1, but the lx7 has other advantages... for example 1.7f but this in gf5 means another lens, ... in my opinion is better the gf5 because of the compact size and the Interchangeable lenses.
1823885
It is a bit of a subjective answer, but yes it is better due to the larger 4/3 image sensor and ability to change lenses. It really comes down to which features are important to you.
1853585
good question--i own both of them and i've got to say the d-lux6 is the better camera. no idea why the 5 is more. after two full years of heavy use, my 5 started getting pretty buggy on me--i have not had any issues like that with the 6 (nor did i have them with the 4 that i used heavily for two years before the 5). ***i did just read that leica has discontinued the 6, to allegedly be replaced by a d-lux7 later in the fall. just FYI!***
1199108
takes great pictures in low light. I find all I need to use is the "auto" mode. Shoots fast as well, no distortion. The 20x zoom is fantastic. I did own a Panasonic Lumix which was 4 years old. I researched Panasonic, Nikon, Fuji and this was the best and I have now owned it for over three months.. Also the battery lasts a long time as well!
1132961
I like the size of the LX7, it is very easy to carry. Also the Lieca lens is exceptional giving sharp images and color replication. This is my third LX series camera and I have enjoyed each one of them.
525781
I think it is the best camera out there but a lot of money to spend if your just getting into photography I would start with the 7D its close to having a lot of the same features and costs a lot less at around 1300.00 I have both and shoot wildlife photography and find most of my shots come from the 7D with the 100-400 lens which I carry on my lap while road hunting for photos of wildlife ...I suggest the 7D first
1440613
d7100 is far better, but its also more money, if you are just starting out 5300 is great, lots of features like toy camera mode, painting mode , it also has wifi and gps built in, my wife is just starting out so I opted for this instead of the more advanced 7100,also d7100 was named most stolen camera in the world!
1733242
Patrick: I have the V-lux3 and recommend it highly for travelers like myself who want superb pictures without the encumbrance of a heavy camera and extra lenses. This is the first I have heard of V-Lux 4. I have had the Lumix version twice, and am a big fan of this Panasonic/Leica partnership.
1746412
Late to respond, but my previous camera was a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18, a point and shoot camera which I thought took outstanding pictures...until I bought the DMC-FZ150. Holy cow! What a jump in performance that even an unsavvy enthusiast like myself can actually use. I am, however, shocked by the price increase. I had to buy it online because it wasn't available locally but with the reviews and my past experience with Panasonic, I took a deep breath and did it, purchasing it through Amazon for $439 in early April 2012. I consider it top echelon of the "amateur" use cameras.
54422
I've had the W20 for 5 years now and it's been around the world in all kinds of conditions and still takes great images. I decided to get the W90 because of it's ability to take HD video and it's LED lighting for Macro shots. These cameras need good lighting and don't do well in dim taverns, but I don't care as I bought it for rugged outdoor use.
268213
No, it is much better than the sx280 and is what you would normally expect from a compact camera.
953429
Well, I see Orson has given a very complete answer. Not having shot the Rx100 I can't offer an opinion but I can tell you I am VERY pleased with the quality of the pictures taken with the LX7. I think the bigger sensor may be more of a factor if you are shooting videos than with stills. For me, the LX7 is great. Get an electronic view finder if you can. Oh, and study up! All these cameras have a ton of features. I'm still learning!
1565365
Typically i would recommend sticking with the Panny lens as they usually don't have in body stabilization in body, however in this case the GX7 does have it. Decide what you prefer, slightly and i really mean slight advantage for the Oly in resolving power or the slight improvement in light gathering and typically cheaper price for the Panny.
1542147
I have both, and they both take excellent pictures. The d-Lux is an older camera ( I think ), and doesn't have the same resolution. Unless you're making large prints, you will not likely notice much difference. You're also paying about double for the Leica red dot as Leica produces the optics for boh cameras, and if I'm not mistaken Panasonic produces the electronics for both.
660620
The difference for me was the group focus feature, it seemed to lock in focus quicker and track subjects better. Low light is just awesome I have always hesitated cranking up the ISO too high because of the noise potential. It is simply amazing how you can take clean shots in low light situations like bars, parties, sports arenas. If most of your shooting involve low light venues you will see a difference. Wether this is enough to drive an upgrade is up to you. Regarding general picture quality I can't say there is a significant difference other than low light situation I mentioned. I own a d800 as well and use it when picture quality is absolutely critical. These are the 2 cameras in my bag and handles every situation I am faced with. If pic quality is what you seek you can grab a used d800 for under 2k. You will not be disappointed. Just my opinion.
1864375
I have a 720 mju and I love it. I was also looking at the Pentax WP10... but I went with the 720mju for several reasons -There's a higher ISO sensativity. -Digital image stabilization(this feature is niiiice... no accidental blurry photos!) -Overall build quality. It just feels rock-solid which is good for me because I do lots of hiking/climbing and stuff. I know I'll manage to drop this thing on the ground eventually... the shock-proof feature is nice. I personally don't have a problem with the button sizing. It seems a bit small, but they're spaced far enough apart so you don't hit things accidently. Cheers.
733385
owning both of them i can tell you that the difference between both is HUGE, if you are a pro and really make your living out of photography i say go for it-the controls are a bit different since now you have a wheel to move thru the menus but you will love it once you get used to, it comes with its own stofen-like diffuser and color gel holder since the latest nikon cameras can detect the color of the gel used and then modify the white balance
1605714
I am also a pro photographer but purchased this camera for a Europe trip. I didn't want to carry around my D300 but also wanted to be able to shoot in RAW. For the price and size I was happy with the photos. There was minimal noise in low light photos. I did not use the flash but did some adjustments later in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. I cannot give a comparison to the LX-7 as I have not used it. Photos at dusk, dawn, night and sunsets came out with some noise but not enough to ruin the photos. If I could somehow upload some photos I will do so. Hope this helps!