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Review on πŸ“· Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 16 MP Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD (Body Only) - Micro Four-Thirds by Denise Kirkeby

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for the price?

In the past I have had Canon 20-30-40-D with 24-70 2.8L and 70-200 2.8L IS and 100mm 2.8 macro. I've been selling them for 3 years. back because I never took them anywhere! 2 months ago I discovered the m4/3 system. I bought G3 and 14mm 2.5. I've since added 25mm PL and 45 1.8 Oly. These lenses on the G3 are identical in every way to the previous system (with a different focal length) except I carry them in a small shoulder bag with me everywhere! Add some quality lenses (I like the 60mm Oly Macro and the 75mm 1.8 Oly) and you can have a wonderful kit. And for $299, the G3 will be my second case as well. The G5 is intriguing at $499, but I really want an OMD-EM5. However, given the pace of development in this genre of camera systems, I've decided to wait a bit to get better prices (maybe 6 months). The G3 has great ergonomics for extended camera use, a great electronic viewfinder and a nifty vari-angle screen with touch capabilities (one-touch focusing and shooting is awesome)! Perhaps the only downside is its use in low light, even with fast lenses. I expect significant advances in sensors in the next 1-2 years. The EM5 has a better sensor and built in stabilization which is its advantage and why I want it. But 3-4 times more expensive than G3, I'll wait! Someone may say "Why not epm2 or epl-5?". Simply put, the lack of EVF and ergonomics. Like I said, I'm waiting!

Pros
  • Regular price
Cons
  • I am concerned