panasonic fz2000 vs sony rx10 iii
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sick of lugging all my dslr kit around I decided some years ago to buy a compact superzoom for holidays. I purchased a little lumix and have had a number of models since. The latest is the TZ60 which I've been very pleased with.
To compliment it I've decided to purchase one of the above. After much research I've decided the Panasonic will suit my needs the best as I probably shoot as much video as stills and the Panasonic will also replace my dedicated Sony camcorder.
Anyone have any real world experience of both cameras ?
To compliment it I've decided to purchase one of the above. After much research I've decided the Panasonic will suit my needs the best as I probably shoot as much video as stills and the Panasonic will also replace my dedicated Sony camcorder.
Anyone have any real world experience of both cameras ?
scoobydude said:
Keep us updated as I was looking at the fz1000. I have a Sony a65 and a few lenses but can’t be bothered carrying them around any more. Have a Rx100mk2 but fancy something with 4K video.
Will do. So far only had chance to charge the battery and focus on a few things ! Not even put a card in yet.Edited by scoobydude on Thursday 11th January 17:07
First impressions. Nicely made. Feels solid.
Bloody hell does it focus quickly ! Seems almost instantaneous. Makes my Pentax K5 feel like very old tech ...... Zoomed into a photo on the wall and noticed it was picking the eyes out as focus points. Clever...
Viewfinder is very bright and fantastic quality.
Will update ..
streepips said:
I got fed up lugging round DSLR as well, almost new Pentax K50..........I was on the point of getting a Sony RX100 m2 ( My son has an RX100m4 and wowed after seeing its output and spec) but anyway ended up with a Sony A6000............ about 3 trial shots so far with kit 18-50 lens....50mm 1.8F on its way to me...... The RX was a bit too small and fiddly........ put me off. the A6000 is more ergonomic ( to me) and reputably does a decent video as well, apart from sad lack of onboard mic..So may be another one to throw into the mix for those leaving DSLR and moving on.
PS Son also just got a Sony A7ii too..as his main cam.
You will have to stick some pics up ! My K5 ... Have half a dozen lens's with it but mainly use a Tamron 17-55 F2.8 and a Tamron 70-200 F2.8 which isn't the smallest lens !PS Son also just got a Sony A7ii too..as his main cam.
I doubt i'll be selling it... For instance did my little 'uns school leaving party in poor light shooting almost totally with the 70-200. Doubt the FZ2000 could have coped with that.
Still when I don't need the quality of the DSLR I'm hoping it will be a good middle ground between the little Lumix and the K5 ...
scoobydude said:
Well after selling all my Sony gear and getting Alan Fz2000, which is fantastic. Sold my Sony RX100 mk2 and bought a Panasonic LX15 which turns up in a couple of days, looking forward to the 4K video and super sharp lens.
Nice one Scooby ! Can you give us a nice detailed review of the 2000 ? I've still not managed to take a picture yet with mine :-( Fitted the strap and lens cap and stuck a skylight on and that's it !!Little Narcisus has been ill all week. Intended to get out today but weather is crap.
An update. I've now put all my DSLR kit up for sale which will leave me with the FZ2000 and the TZ60.
Do I think I'll miss it ? Well I think I'll struggle to shoot Parties, Weddings or Prom Nights with the FZ2000. In fact when ever I was taking pictures for myself I would grab the TZ60.
So now I'll just have to say sorry I can't take several hundred pictures for free and spend a week processing them :-)
It has become too much hassle to be lugging a bag full of lenses around and while the FZ may lack the ultimate image quality of the DSLR it's good enough and has reawakened my enjoyment in Photography.
Do I think I'll miss it ? Well I think I'll struggle to shoot Parties, Weddings or Prom Nights with the FZ2000. In fact when ever I was taking pictures for myself I would grab the TZ60.
So now I'll just have to say sorry I can't take several hundred pictures for free and spend a week processing them :-)
It has become too much hassle to be lugging a bag full of lenses around and while the FZ may lack the ultimate image quality of the DSLR it's good enough and has reawakened my enjoyment in Photography.
scoobydude said:
Glad your getting on well with the fz2000. Loving mine and my LX15 for low light. One back pack now holds everything. Fz2000, Lx15, DJImavic Pro and gopro with osmo mobile so I have everything covered. No regrets in selling all my Sony dslr and lenses. Now enjoying photography again.
Don't get me looking at the LX15 !!! ;-)Gassing Station | Photography & Video | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff