7 Reasons Why I Bought The Lumix GX80 Instead Of The Fujifilm X100VI
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- Looking for a new camera? In this video, I'll share 7 reasons why I chose the Lumix GX80 over the Fujifilm X100VI.
From price to features to versatility, I'll explain why the Lumix GX80 was the best choice for me and why it may be for you too. If you're in the market for a new camera, be sure to check out this comparison video to help you make an informed decision!
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Absolutely true. In my 20 years of photography experience, I've switched between various brands and mounts numerous times, but I always came back to Micro Four Thirds (mFT). Now, I'm here to stay. I appreciate that you highlighted the image quality, as many TH-camrs tend to downplay it with phrases like "the image quality is sufficient," implying it's only marginally better than a smartphone. That's far from the truth! With the right lens, mFT delivers fantastic image quality, often indistinguishable from cameras that cost five times as much. Go for mFT; you likely won't regret it.
Thank you for speakinh out.
Thank you for sharing your experience and stay tuned more to come on MFT and Lumix on the channel
This sealed the deal. If ever, this will be my first m43 camera.
Enjoy it!
Great video - there isn't enough positive media regarding M43! All of the GX range are great value for the features you get and the vast lens range (with Lumix plus Olympus). I'm really happy with my GX1 and GX7 - very under-rated cameras.
Thanks you for the endorsement! I do feel that MFT is dissed for the wrong reasons and will share my thoughts in an upcoming video!
I bought mine 2 weeks ago. 625 CAD , mint condition, with 2 kit lens 20mm f1. 7 and the zoom lens 12-60mm lumix. It's a handsome thing and very compact
12-60 is great. Had it with my g7 yrs ago. What a combo!
@@PaulTakesPhotos Thank you, that's very reassuring. This is my first mft camera. I got into the hobby after getting an LX5 last year. I didn't even know that mft doubles the crop factor of the lens. I bought a 50mm vintage lens and an adapter and basically got a 100mm equivalent, I laughed at my ignorance.
@@brownwallet942 sometimes it is better not to know, makes life a little bit easier. MFT is great for photography and video. Sure continuous AF can be an issue but that is what makes photography fun 😌
@@PaulTakesPhotos coming from lx5, I have renewed confidence in my gx85. The 5-axis ibis will surely help me nail great shots
@@brownwallet942 the sensor will help too :) enjoy it!
Ik heb een Panasonic GM-5 met kunststof 12-32mm lensje als tweede camera bij wandeltochten. De GM-5 is het formaat van een mik-en-klik maar met een zoekertje en produceert met het kleine lensje prima kwaliteit froto's. Video is gedateerd. Het geheel past makkelijk in een jaszak.
Similar: I sold my Ricoh GRIII to buy this camera. For the money I got the GX80 with the kit lens and two additional lenses. No regrets whatsoever. Brilliant image quality and I frequenty make A2+ prints.
Lumix is great and I print normally A3 or A2 and the image quality is excellent. I do have to admit that the prints from my full frame cameras (Leica Q &, Sony A7iii) do seems to render a little more detail and sharpness, but that is really peeping.
@@PaulTakesPhotos If you up the resolution a little with Super Resolution in Photoshop or Topaz Gigapixel or Photo AI you won't be able to tell the difference. And even without that it's usually good enough. I also have the Fuji XH2 and I find that the 40MP sensor is only rarely a genuine benefit.
@@nosatori thanks for the tip! When it comes to the 40mp sensor on the new Fujifilm cameras I am not convinced either. Episode on that coming up :)
In 2018 I bought a GX80 because it was cheap, £350 new including a 12-32 pancake lens. Even at launch in 2016 the GX80 16mp sensor was seen as old hat, and there didn't seem a big future for the camera which is why Panasonic were selling them at a budget price two years later. Since then the GX80s merits have been reappraised, and prices have risen. It is rare for a digital camera with "old" technology to be re-evaluated, but the GX80 hits a sweet spot of size and performance.
I have the GX85. A very good camera.
Bought the GX9. Only incremental improvements. What I love about the GX9 is the L monochrome D B&W jpeg. My favorite B&W output. Neither the GX85/9 have a mic jac? Why LUMIX?
Then bought a GX8. A little larger and heavier than the GX85/9. This is a little older than the GX85. It was the flagship photography centered camera. Very powerful body. Does have mic jac and is weather sealed.
The LUMIX GX8/85/9 is a great choice. Lots of excellent lenses from LUMIX, Olympus, sigma, and others. The main advantages of the GX bodies are the small size and lightweight. Solid construction. IBIS. Excellent image quality. Plus many video options. These bodies are inexpensive and should be seriously considered when contemplating a camera purchase.
What a bargain price! Good shopping. These bodies can be difficult to find at a good price.
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I do agree with you! Keep an eye on the channel another Lumix episode coming up
I had this camera and sold it. The only camera I repurchased. Got it again a couple years ago and now it’s selling for more than I paid for it. I actually prefer it than the gx9.
Criminally underrated
I have the same, selling it off, buying it back. Fact is these cameras are small, compact and render great image quality and colour science and they are not overhyped, more undervalued, underappreciated and unknow
Are they worth the current asking price with the two included lenses?
@@t.armstrong3119 depends on the price and lenses. If you don’t care about a fast lens, the 12-32 kit lens is a little beast and pairs well with it. IMO it’s still worth the price it was at release with the caveat that you expect the limitations compared to more modern bodies - but that’s not an issue for 9/10 scenarios
It's my favorite body. Bought it new in 2020 on black friday with 2 lens for 325€ I think. The two lenses are panasonic 25mm 1.7 and 12-32mm pancake zoom. I got also Olympus 12-40mm 2.8 pro and that lens I can recommend! It really is a pro quality lens! Also the olympus 60mm macro is amazing. I want to buy the 45mm olympus because of it's size but also great iq. Batteries are not very long lasting but 3rd party batteries are not expensive. AND it uses same battery as my tz90!
I used to own the 25mm and the olympus 45mm. I sold them all (episode that I never aired). In my opinion the olympus 45mm is one the great lenses on the MFT mount and I do agree that the batteries could be better, but they could also be a lot worse to be honest. The black friday deal you had is the best one I've ever seen :)
Well yes the batteries are no Sony a7ii- level batteries(soo bad) what I also own. But yes I haven't seen that kind of a deal ever since. I think they might have thought nobody want to those "shitty" micro four thirds cameras anymore :D:D @@PaulTakesPhotos
If I were looking for a fuji x100vi alternative, I think I'd go with the LX100 instead. I own both the GX80 and LX100 and while I love my GX80, the LX100 is the perfect everyday carry camera to me.
It has great glass (thank you Leica), manual controls (you even get a dedicated exposure compensation dial), is a tad smaller than the GX80 and has a decent battery life.
If someone doesn't need to shoot a lot of video, the LX100 is great as a dedicated photo camera (it also shoots 4k but you can't turn on stabilization when shooting video).
Its biggest downsides I think are the small delay you get before shooting when you turn on the camera and the lack of touchscreen and the non orientable screen but if you don't mind all of that and are looking for a good travel camera, this is definitely an option to consider.
@@tim_means_heart i agree with the LX100 used to own it, only downside for me was that it was a little too small and the grip no existant. I do have large hands.
I just got my GX85 around a week ago, and it also my very first camera, still figuring out how to perfectly use it 😬😬
Well congrats! Enjoy it! Which lens(es) are you using
@@PaulTakesPhotos I'm using default lens 12-32mm, and also very new on photography
I always thought the Lumix GX80 was a budget Leica, but I guess it is also a budget X100V.
I owned the Gx80 but sold it looking to upgrade but camera manufacturers seemed to have stopped making small rangefinder cameras. I'm thinking of buying it again because I miss it. However, I think I might get the Olympus e-p7 instead as it is smaller, lighter, 20mp not 16mp and does 4k video without any crop. So it seems better. It does not have an evf but I never used it. What puts me off is the gimmicky selfy screen that flips down, you can't buy it in all black and it is too expensive.
No perfect camera unfortunately, that said Panasonic and Olympus produced a ton of small, rangefinder cameras which on the used market are bang for your buck
Truth about GX80 for video in 2024:
4K bitrate is good but AFC is unusable
1080p AFC is acceptable but bitrate is too low
12-35mm f2.8 has the best AFC
20mm f1.8 AF is surprisingly much worse
For video the camera is somewhat outdated. Thanks for sharing
@@PaulTakesPhotos felt good for the price. 4k at 100mbps for under $400
I wanted a x100vi and was almost gonna pay $500 over retail for one but just picked up a gx85 with the kit lens for 400 bucks at my local camera store
And that is what we call a great deal 👍 btw which lens did you get?
How do you find the pancake for street only having AFS, eg moving subjects. The AFC actually is no worse than an Fuji XE4. Touch to shoot focus is awesome.
I think the 20mm is a great lens, fast enough. As for AF it works perfect in single. Same as on fujifilm if you want fast af(c) buy Sony, but those are no fun to shoot with :)
Welke lens is aan te raden voor een starter die wilt gaan fotograferen op straat?
Ik raad voor Lumix normaal gesproken 3 Lensen aan: 14mm, 20mm of de zoom 12-60 mm maar die is groot. Ik ben nog een aflevering over budget Lumix/Olympus Lensen op het kanaal. Misschien dat dat helpt
love this
thank you very much!
Hi. Love this video. But i got a Question. I can get a gx80 for 350€ or a Fujifilm xt1 for 399€. Hat should i buy for car photographie?
Just published a video on the XT1
That is an excellent question. Not easy to answer. I am assuming you are shooting driving cars or stationary cars?
@@PaulTakesPhotos i want to do both
@@PaulTakesPhotos first off all. Thank you that you help me. I really think about this 1 week and i cant decide... Or maybe a Canon.. ohh man my brain...
@@Oguzhan_1337 i would give it to the GX80 paired with the 12-60mm mainly due to the 4k photo burst, 4k 30fps video and IBIS. With fast moving subject you will experience some issues on both cameras when you are shooting continuous auto focus, but it is manageable
You mentioned that the Fuji lens wasn't that superb compared to the Leica Q lens, but didn't say how the Lumix's 'fantastic budget range' compares to the Leica Q lens...
Very few lenses beat the Leica fixed lens on the Q series. Point is that the 20mm and a Lumix camera cost you a quarter of a 100v and 100vi and renders great quality.
Why not gx9?
The GX80 was the most affordable option I could find. GX9 is also an excellent option.
Except is not that cheap...
265 euro was a super price. Normally used here for 325-360
Just got one for $312 in excellent condition. Ebay auction. Prices are creeping up though...average about 380-400
@@matthadenmusic great deal. Yeah it seems Lumix is getting a little bit more love on the used market. Which lens do you use?
@PaulTakesPhotos it hasn't arrived! I got a copy of the 20mm 1.7. My first venture Into m43. I have found myself leaving my SL2-S behind a lot when going out for every day things and with family. I love it but I have to be able to be totally focused on shooting for it to not become a burden. Hoping having something not to expensive and very compact will get me shooting casually more in daily life.