GX-1 compared to EP-3
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Interestingly (but not surprising) that Steve Huff came up with about the same conclusions.
Pretty sound conclusions to me. There just isn't a really 'bad' camera out there nowadays
Oddly, his gripes on the GX1 are all fixed on a G3 (mainly no EVF for the price); though he's never seemed to take notice or like the G3. :think:
My final thoughts on the Panasonic GX1 vs E-P3 | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS
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"If the GX1 was $599 Id say BUY IT NOW and consider it a steal. I also think the E-P3 should come down to $600 because today cameras like these SHOULD have an EVF built in. The V1 showed me this and I use the V1′s EVF 95% of the time. I think more and more cameras will be coming with fantastic EVFs (Fuji X-Pro 1) and any camera in the $800 and up price range that doesnt is asking for trouble. For example, if Leica releases an X2 without a built in EVF there will be plenty of bitching and moaning because we all know an X2 will not be cheap.
So to sum it up, the GX1 is a great little Micro 4/3 camera. It is a much better successor to the GF1 than the GF2 and GF3 by far and has the latest Micro 4/3 sensor technology. But for those wanting to get into Micro 4/3 then you have choices and in the enthusiast camp, it is mainly between the GX1 and E-P3. You have to decide what you desire more. Both come in at the same price right now with their kit lenses and both can mount the Olympus or Panasonic or ANY Micro 4/3 lens. Either way, if you own the E-P3, I would stick with it. If you own a GX1, that is great too. Both have their pros and cons and both can deliver fantastic images.
The Olympus Pros vs the GX1
* Better out of camera color
* Better body feel (in my opinion)
* Better LCD and Touch screen implementation
* In body Image Stabilization
* AF is just as fast as the new GX1
* Buttons and dials feel more solid than the GX1
* Art Filters
The Panasonic GX1 Pros vs the E-P3
* Thinner and sleeker
* Better high ISO performance
* More resolution 16MP vs 12MP
* New sensor technology
* HD Video a bit better on the GX1
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Pretty sound conclusions to me. There just isn't a really 'bad' camera out there nowadays
Oddly, his gripes on the GX1 are all fixed on a G3 (mainly no EVF for the price); though he's never seemed to take notice or like the G3. :think:
My final thoughts on the Panasonic GX1 vs E-P3 | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS
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"If the GX1 was $599 Id say BUY IT NOW and consider it a steal. I also think the E-P3 should come down to $600 because today cameras like these SHOULD have an EVF built in. The V1 showed me this and I use the V1′s EVF 95% of the time. I think more and more cameras will be coming with fantastic EVFs (Fuji X-Pro 1) and any camera in the $800 and up price range that doesnt is asking for trouble. For example, if Leica releases an X2 without a built in EVF there will be plenty of bitching and moaning because we all know an X2 will not be cheap.
So to sum it up, the GX1 is a great little Micro 4/3 camera. It is a much better successor to the GF1 than the GF2 and GF3 by far and has the latest Micro 4/3 sensor technology. But for those wanting to get into Micro 4/3 then you have choices and in the enthusiast camp, it is mainly between the GX1 and E-P3. You have to decide what you desire more. Both come in at the same price right now with their kit lenses and both can mount the Olympus or Panasonic or ANY Micro 4/3 lens. Either way, if you own the E-P3, I would stick with it. If you own a GX1, that is great too. Both have their pros and cons and both can deliver fantastic images.
The Olympus Pros vs the GX1
* Better out of camera color
* Better body feel (in my opinion)
* Better LCD and Touch screen implementation
* In body Image Stabilization
* AF is just as fast as the new GX1
* Buttons and dials feel more solid than the GX1
* Art Filters
The Panasonic GX1 Pros vs the E-P3
* Thinner and sleeker
* Better high ISO performance
* More resolution 16MP vs 12MP
* New sensor technology
* HD Video a bit better on the GX1
"
The more I use the GX1, the more impressed I am by its AF. Especially in low light and for macro work. The AF is more "spot on" than the EP3 though the speed difference is not that obvious.
DPreview has full review of GX1.
Panasonic DMC GX1 Review: 21. Conclusion: Digital Photography Review
In summary the GX1 scored 77% against the EP3 74%.
Panasonic DMC GX1 Review: 21. Conclusion: Digital Photography Review
In summary the GX1 scored 77% against the EP3 74%.
After using the GX-1 for 2 months, I have to disagree on several points here.
- the GX-1 feels different. And may actually handle better than the EP-3. Esp with one hand.
- the LCD for customization in the GX-1 is definitely superior to the EP3. Once fully customized, the GX-1 is more intuitive than the EP-3.
- AF MAY be just as fast BUT the AF IS DEFINITELY more spot on in the GX-1. I get more out of focus shots with the EP 3. With macro, the GX-1 wins hand down, esp with their pin point focus mode. Even better than MOST mirrored dSLRs. In low light, the GX-1 performs better. Only downside of e GX-1 has to be the position of the LED focusing light.
- the GX-1 feels way more solid on the control front than the EP3. One of the crappiest thing about the EP3 has to be the extremely loose rotating dial on the back instead of the GX-1 4 buttons selectors.
The rest of the points, I kinda agree.
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Fn2: AE Lock
Fn1: Metering Mode
QMenu Row1: Photo Style, Flash+/-, OIS, AWB, with one spare slot.
QMenu Row2: Picture Setting, Quality, IR, IDynamic
Movie and iA already direct buttons on top. Same as AF L with shutter release half press.
Other direct buttons includes ISO, WB, Self Timer and AF Mode on 4 buttons Selectors as well as AF/MF Direct button.
Touch Screen Fn3: EX Teleconverter.
Touch Screen Fn4: Digital Zoom.
To be honest some of the functions are very rarely used, e.g. Digital zoom. There are just so many places to customize but the main picture taking functions can all be directly accessed.
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Got the EP3 within first week of launch, and the GX1 within 48 hours of launch in SG. These are just some impressions as I use the GX1.
My first impression made when finalising the deal at the counter of your friendly local dealer:
Me: "How much is a spare battery?".
Dealer: "How many you want?".
Me: "How much you selling?"
D (turning to colleague): "Hey, S, GX1 use what battery-ah?".
S, picking up a battery and handing over to D. D, looking at price tag: "$101".
M ( :bigeyes
The price for a body of the GX-1 costs around $800, including a battery. And a separate battery for it costs $100. Totally-out-of-this-world pricing.
BTW the battery don't last any longer than the EP3. As for the Lumix charger, when charging the LED lights up "Green". When finished charging, it goes out (no light). I personally don't think this is the most logical way to design a charger. When I first put the battery in the charger and it lighted green, my thoughts were that the battery is charged (green-mah, green for GO, OK, READY, HOOT-ah). And then when I looked again after a while, and no more light, the first thing I checked was whether the charger was plugged in and switched on. And then still wondered whether charger spoiled or not.
I guess the only way to really check whether battery is charged or not is to put into the camera, switch it on and look for the battery bars. With Oly, just put battery in charger and wait for appropriate light. I guess this little feature will come and haunt me when I have 3 batteries (who goes on trips with only one battery?) ....and wondering which one is ready ...
For this, Oly wins hands down. Cheap-cheap-cheap batteries (both original and extremely compatible third party). And a logical charger. Amber LED for not fully charged battery that turns a really stylo-mylo blue when fully charged. No ambiguity and so reassuring!
To be fair to Lumix, the battery fits more reassuringly into the camera's compartment. 4 months after using the EP3, I still get to put the battery wrongly into the camera.
From my first impression while buying the GX-1 .....and after following on the EM-5 for a while ..... and thinking maybe I'll still be using the GX-1 for some months more, I bought 2 batteries from here:
DMW-BLD10E Battery Pack for Panasonic Digital Cameras - $38.00 : SHOP.ID.SG, Quality Battery Packs
It cost only $38 each and further discount if 2 or more bought at the same time. So far it works as per original. On the original charger. And displays battery bars in the GX-1 as well :heart: :heart:
I'm using this OEM battery, but the battery indicator in the camera seems inaccurate. It stays full for very long, then reduce from 3 bars to empty very quickly (around 15-30mins) with the LCD screen on.
Do you also encounter this?
Do you also encounter this?
You'll find the customisation for the EP-3 more limited. Certain functions can only be assigned to certain buttons. Unlike the GX-1.
The only certain function that I assigned was to change the "Movie" button into AEL. After all if I need Movie, I can always just use the dial. The rest of the functions were changed every once in a while because I couldn't find a completely satisfactory fit.
Now that I have been using the OEM batteries for a while .....yes, the battery bars tend to drop very fast towards the end. Probably not 15 min though ....I guess it depends on usage patterns
I also find the original Lumix battery tends to last a little longer but then for $38 compare to $100 ....I am not actually complaining :lovegrin:
Buy from Taiwan on eBay. I bought a few pieces and sold it to some Clubsnappers here. 101% original battery and cheaper by 30 bucks.
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