RX100 iii Still the Compact of choice?

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I've been looking for a compact for when having the DSLR is nor practical / possible, including a family holiday later in the year

Been looking at a few including Nikon 1 J5, Lumix gx7c, Fuji X-M1 and Ricoh GR but more or less settled in the Sony

I was just wondering if there are any others I should be looking at (sub £650) or any reason I should hold off on the Sony (new model due, impending price drop etc)

Any help would be appreciated before I pull the trigger (or credit card out)

Cheers
 
Thanks all, the LX100 looks like a contender but still think the Rx100 pips it due to its size

I do like the retro look of the lx100 but again the size puts me off slightly

Thanks Steve for your comprehensive reply - that's good to know - I don't NEED the camera until we go away in August, it was the "new shiny things" factor that I could have a good play with it in the meantime

If there is a new model / price drop possibly on the way I think I'll hold fire for a few more months :)
 
It's not that much bigger width and height but it's a fair bit deeper / thicker (ooo errr)

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I have large hands so ergonomically a bigger camera may be better but it also has to go in a pocket of a coat or trousers

I'll have to go somewhere and have a play with both
 
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Thanks Steve and Raymond

I'd dearly love to take my D7100 but travelling with the Mrs and 2 kids and the amount of stuff we will be lugging about daily it just isnt going to work.

If i'm by myself ill take my camera "just in case" but there are times I hadn't and really wished I had - the compact will fill that gap and get round the issue of holiday snaps

@ Moses I really dont think its an "apples with apples" comparison on a smart phone (although the cameras are good and getting better) that is only part of its function with a limited amount of options. The camera is a camera first and foremost and has infinitely more flexibility and capability

If your just using / wanting a "Point and click" / fully auto camera (which is essentially what you get on a smartphone), you wouldn't be (or wouldn't have to) spending this kind if money on a camera

If off down to London with work tomorrow and have a few hours to myself - I know there is a Calumet just behind Euston I might bob in and see if they have any to have a play :)

E : or maybe not, looks like both are out of stock - and how expensive are Calumet !
 
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MichaelAwkward said:
Nip to John Lewis instead, they'll have both and you won't be bothered by camera geeks there :p
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Good idea ;)

nolimit said:
For £650 you could (should) get the Fuji X100s.
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I have looked (and also had it recommended), I love the looks, but the fixed lens kills it for me I'm afraid

b|gf|sh said:
Got my RX100 mkI recently, great pocket camera (bought mine for taking to gigs/festivals). Would imagine the newer mkIII to be even better, but as previously pointed out something bigger might be better for holiday usage.

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Nice shots :) and on reflection "coat pocket" size may not be an issue over "trouser pocket size" so the LX100 may well be a contender :)
 
So, just popped into JL in the Trafford Centre and had a play with both. Both are lovely cameras and not a hugely massive size difference in the flesh, but the Lumix is definitely not pocket material (the flash is, thankfully, detachable):

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So, first up the Sony, definitely small

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But also slightly awkward for my sized hands

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To get to the back buttons on the right hand side moved the camera away from my palm and therefore had the camera in my finger tips almost, which really affected by grip

The Lumix is a bit bigger

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but felt a lot more sturdy in my hand and generally more comfortable maneuvering round the dials and buttons

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There were a few other niggles with the Sony such as the EVF having to be pulled up and away from the body and not sitting "right" when I took the camera to my eye (although, admittedly, that could be my face rather than the camera's fault :p)

After having a play, even with the higher cost of the Lumix and larger size it just felt "better" in my hands so I think we may have a winner, so now its just a case of black or silver !

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Thanks all again for your input :) cheers
 
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Believe me I also don't wear skinny hipster jeans :p

BigRiver have it in for £490 and looks like the cashback and extended warranty would apply (ive emailed Panasonic to confirm) - if so i think ill pull the trigger

Only minor gripe is that it is the black version only, but no show stopper :)
 
Hmmmm, ****** Amazon :(

Opened the box and it has an EU plug on the charger, no biggie

Six instruction manuals in selected European languages, OK, still not a massive issue

Try to register Serial Number with Panasonic (the camera qualifies for £50 cash back and extended 5 year warranty) - guess what it appears to be a German registered camera - so can as you need a UK serial number :(

Spoken to Amazon and they are going to arrange a UK spec / registered camera to be delivered and swap out the German one, the wait continues .......
 
If it was just the lead and / or the manuals i wouldn't be that fussed but potential warranty issues (with the German serial number) along with that stopping me claiming the £50 cashback and extended warranty is enough for me to get a swap-out.

Hopefully they are looking to get UK stock in early next week

Fingers crossed ! :)
 
Well by way of an update - the 5th came and went

They changed the date to the 8th, which came and went

They changed the date to the 15th, which came and went

Then, after suggesting they supply me with a lead and confirm the camera is eligible for the warranty and cashback and several chase up emails to them Amazon have agreed for me to buy a lead (from Amazon) and they will refund the cost of the lead - Done

They have also confirmed Panasonic will honor the warranty and cashback

This is slightly odd as Panasonic have said they won't..............

They acknowledge that the camera (and my purchase of the camera) complies will all their T&Cs except the 3 digit suffix to the model number

But I now have an email from Amazon confirming the camera is eligible.

I need to wait another week or so (28 days after purchase) to register on the Panasonic website and will be fun if it doesn't accept it and Amazon have advised it is eligible ...................

Aside from that, having a bit more of a play with the camera and really liking it and its portability :D
 
So further update

Submitted my claim online yesterday (after waiting the 28 days required by Panasonic) - uploaded a copy of the Amazon invoice and (rather than take a photo of the box showing serial number / barcode) a photo of the serial number from the bottom of the camera (no country designating suffix to the product number) as the T&Cs state this as acceptable if you no longer have the box ;)

Surprise surprise I have just received an email with my 5 year extended warranty certificate :D

Just waiting on them PayPalling me the £50 cashback and all is rosey !!
 
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