Two Potential Perfect Camera
Yes, I have two cameras on my radar right now that almost qualify for my perfect camera: PANASONIC GX8 and OLYMPUS E-M5 Mark II. Actually there is one more that just got a firmware update, the OLYMPUS E-M1. So that's three cameras.So here's the list along with the cameras that match the requirements for each list
- compact rangefinder style body - GX8 and EM5II
- built in EVF - GX8, EM5II, and EM1- manual controls, assignable dual control wheels, dedicated ISO button, function buttons - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- standard hotshoe - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- built in bounce-able pop-up flash - None
- assignable custom program modes - GX8
- swiveling screen like the GH4 - GX8, EM5II
- generous grip with front-positioned shutter button - GX8, EM5II with accessories, EM1
- it must not be bigger than the GX7 - EM5II
- vertical grip option - EM5II, EM1
- 16MP Micro Four Thirds minimum - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- wifi - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- super control panel like in the E-PL6 - GX8 Q menu, EM5II, EM1
- improved ISO performance - GX8, EM5II
- improved dynamic range - GX8, EM5II
- video quality as good as the GX7 minimum - GX8, EM5II
- good in body stablizier - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- some degree of weather sealing - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- good tracking auto focus - GX8, EM1
- high fps mechanical shutter burst with at least 20 shot buffer RAW - GX8, EM1
- accurate auto metering and auto white balance - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- good color rendition - EM5II, EM1
- highly visible focus peaking - GX8, EM5II
- in camera RAW editing - GX8, EM5II, EM1
- built in white balance compensation - GX8
Now, Let's Vote!
GX8: 21EM5II: 20
EM1: 15
So, my new perfect camera is going to be the new Panasonic GX8. I can't wait until I can get my hands on it! It is actually bigger than my GX7, can't take optional grip, doesn't have nice colors like the Olympus, and it doesn't have pop up flash. But I think I can live without those features!
That's it for now. Thanks for reading :)
