6 Great Compact Cameras I Use

[@Drmikekuna]

Love the fact that you and some other KZbinrs are revisiting older, smaller, and lower resolution cameras. I'm trying to break my GAS camera issue but have said for many years that most cameras from 2010 (and some earlier) take fantastic pictures. I recently drove down to see a total eclipse of the sun in southern Illinois and sadly just brought my cell phone. How I wished that I had any camera that had manual focus! (my bad). BTW, you have a great "camera cave."

[@cameraz99]

I agree that the GX80 (GX85 in the U.S.) is a great camera. I use mine with the Pan/Leica 15mm f1.7 lens and get some wonderful photos. It's the camera I take with me everywhere. Btw, it has way more features than you described. Also, unlike the sensor in the GM1, the GX80's Optical Low Pass Filter is removed for better resolution.

[@20111111jorg]

Great review. I have the RX100M6 and a6000. Agree with everything you said except having had both, would much rather have the flip out screen. You can't put the camera low and take a portrait shot with a screen that only flips up and down. Plus the flip out protects itself by being folded in. And you can sneak a candid shot easier sideways when being watched.

[@martingreenberg870]

Love the GX85. Great body for street. Upgraded to the GX9. Incremental improvements over the GX85 but not a necessary upgrade. My favorite part of the GX9 is the L Monochrom D. My favorite B&W jpeg setting. Last month purchased the GX8. A very good all around body. Heavier than the 85/9. Has IBIS and weather sealed. Also has a 2.5cm audio jac. All three GX bodies are super. G9 is larger than the GX bodies. Was the Panasonic photography flagship body but has a lot of video features. DFD contrast detection is good for photography. Less so for video. It is lightweight because it has a composite body. A good compromise. I also own the Olympus EMD1 Mii. It has PDAF. Super IBIS. Weather sealed. Has the flip screen I am not found of as does the G9. It is also the heaviest body I mentioned but not a particularly heavy body. It was the Olympus flagship body at the time and very solid construction. Both the G9 and EMD1Mii have dual card slots. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@davidf4897]

100% correct. Fully agree.

[@robertmeyerson1618]

Love my a6000 with adapted vintage lenses. Thank you for the video.

[@laurentyarp514]

Thank you for featuring the G100. As a GM5 owner (which I am using as an EDC camera) I view the G100 as the GM5 successor. For street photography I have a GX9.

[@michaelbezoski3096]

Appreciate the run down. Had pen & pad in hand. Thank you Bob.

[@gabrielconcepcion5866]

I use my Lumix G100D. Its my EDC. Its very light... Amazing Image quality.

[@NPJensen]

I use M4/3 a lot - including some old Olympus Pen cameras like the E-PL 1, but the E-M5 iii has become my favorite for things, where people depend on my photos. I own the Sony RX100 iii, but I'm not loving it. I do like Sony gear a lot being a bit of a Minolta fan. My favorite mirrorless Sony cameras include the NEX 5n and A5100 - both very compact cameras with an APS-C sized sensor and a nice lens selection - and second hand hand of course, so they didn't set me back much.

[@yesteryearcameras]

The Olympus is such a great little camera👍🏻

[@wiseguygazette]

I carry mine everywhere I go

[@garmit61]

Really great review. Thanks for that. One of my favourites was the Panasonic LX3. Fixed lens, small sensor but amazing images and it shoots raw.

[@Technician4444]

Funny how times have changed. Back in the day I was more likely to get into restricted places if I were carrying Pro Gear rather than a small compact. In those days if you looked a Professional Photographer you were, I was always allowed inside the barriers because I carried two SLR's around my neck and a branded Photo Bag. Wouldn't work now, the heavies just push you away.

[@TheLarkymarky]

Lovely video. All the cameras I have, Sony, Nikon, Canon, APS-C. M4/3 and full frame, my favourite 'go to' walkabout camera is the Olympus XZ-1. Slow - yes- touch screen - no. But the pictures, for it's size outweighs the negatives. A little gem.

[@gordon3988]

Thanks Bob…some great choices! I have the Rx100vii and often my camera of choice (btw the V would be a nice choice too- a bit faster lens, but not quite as long). Very tempted by the g80/85 though.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

My fave street shooter was a Leica D Lux 3 - but I stepped n it. My beloved Sony a6000 was pulled off a table at Xmas. The body was bunged up. When I first bought it - I bought a 16mm as my standard street lens. I own a G100 but hardly use it. My LX-10 can be used as a B camera with if shooting video.

[@BiggeDink]

I use the Panasonic 14-45mm lens with my G100. It has imagine stabilizing.

[@bitsandblocks7826]

Great video Bob, Lumix GX85 is my most used camera with the excellent Pana/Leica 15mm f1.7. I also have a Lumix TZ100 and i'd definitely recommend that as a lower cost alternative to the Sony RX100. The Sony is better but not my enough to justify the huge price difference in my opinion. Most cameras are capable of great images these days for me it's a camera that's small enough I want to take it with me and gives me enjoyment while taking images. A camera with great IQ that spends most of its time on the shelf because it's too big and bulky is of no use to me 🙂

[@davidf4897]

I have the GX9 with the same lens and the TZ100. Fully agree.

[@wiseguygazette]

Xz-2 is an awesome pick! That is my daily camera. I keep it in a pouch In my pocket every day. Also shoot with the gx9 and love that camera for more serious "work"

[@thepirateshoots]

I use my old Fujifilm X-T2 for everyday, street and even holiday, because it is cheap, and the operation is like the new models I use for other purposes.

[@tilo_in_space]

I love my MFT gear. Lightweight but powerful. From time to time I regret that I sold my EM10 Mk I, but the G9 is still small enough. And the EM1X is very powerful for everything where a bulky camera is not a topic.

[@piotrrafa177]

RX100 III is a beast 💪

[@eltinjones4542]

My Lumix GX9 does the job for me 📷 👍

[@kentfaithwendyzeng]

Wow! Such mesmerizing visuals and a captivating storyline. Truly impressive work! 🌟

[@bondgabebond4907]

Wonderful video of cute cameras. That issue of looking like pro photographer with BIG cameras is always on my mind. I carry one of the a6000 series cameras with a small lens. Does the job, still can use other lenses for my hobby work. I have to look at what is available for a pancake lens for my a6600. I do like the Sigma 18-50 zoom, a great lens for other camera manufacturers. The other is the old kit zoom lens that can be had for about $150 used. Though people use their cellphone for pictures, no one really cares, but pull out a big camera and you attract a lot of attention. Maybe one day I should drag out my huge Nikon F2, buy a couple rolls of film and go to an amusement park and see what happens.

[@terrym540]

Thanks for an interesting video. Not mentioned, but a favourite of mine, is the Nikon 1 range of cameras.

[@liverpoolk648]

Bob...Liverpool Kev here....i really enjoy your videos thank you...one comment...your videos are a bit quiet compared to my other normal channels?...Take care...Liverpool Kev..

[@inhousefilms_]

Great video, thanks & sub'd! I've been looking at the GX80 (or GX9) for a while now as I have some nice m43 glass. GM1 prices seem to be going up and up!

[@martingreenberg870]

The lack of EV on the GM1 is a deal breaker. Looking for a GM5. Have both the GX80&9. Super bodies. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@Michel-r6m]

Ten or so years ago bought an EOS M with kitzoom (€300) when it was phased out and later added the 22mm F2.0. Still got that camera and lenses and with two new batteries you get >500 pics out of it. With propper exposure ISO3200 is still ok 6400 a last resort.

[@RangKlos]

Love them all for different reasons except the G100 lol.

[@BusterMcFlea]

Olympus Stylus 1 f2.8 af 28-300mm with IBIS. Been using it for years and it produces great shots. Only 12 megapixels but that’s plenty.

[@nix123ism]

Yes, I own one as well , it's a great little camera and honestly I can't tell the difference between the shots it takes and my other m43 cameras like the EM5, EM10 etc. am seriously considering it as my only camera for travel as I like to travel light and it is a do all setup. I have a Fuji XA7 with lots of lenses but even narrowing it down to 2 lenses, it is too bulky and heavy compared to the stylus 1 .....

[@alexphototherapy]

Trust me guys, they can be found at a good price on the marketplace and get the Sony RX 100 from version 5 and up with your eyes closed. I have version 6 and it's amazing!!! The one for street photography is smaller than the Ricoh so in people's eyes you look like a classic tourist with a $2 camera!! So people don't care about your presence, letting you approach and take photos undisturbed!! While they don't know that you have a little gem in your hands that produces images of impressive quality!!

[@RNWLL]

Is the max aperture of the VI version 1.8?

[@bladdymp6482]

Thanks Bob. is a fantastic video. pls continue c:

[@alexphototherapy]

Sony RX 100 for life!!!

[@markhamilton8491]

For small and gorgeous images from a 28mp sensor, Samsung nx500. This little camera blows me away every time

[@nbecker6466]

I've been searching for a great pocket camera and so far the RX100 is my choice. Panasonic G100 would be except for the fact it does not clean the sensor. It seems to me if you don't have IBIS, the camera doesn't clean the sensor (not like the very old Canons that had cleaning before IBIS was around). The G100 loved to collect dust on the sensor even though I was very careful when changing lenses. I also had the Pana LX100ii, great camera but the zoom sucked in dust and with the fixed lens had to go back to Panasonic to get the sensor cleaned!

[@alexphototherapy]

Get the Sony RX 100 and you'll be fine! I have version 6 and it is perfect for any occasion, it has incredible image quality for its small size!

[@wantsomefries]

great video, you know your stuff.

[@walkerhjk]

I have a Nikon Coolpix P7100 which is perfect for me, Very compact and has a 28-200mmm (35mm equiv) zoom, lots of manual controls without having to scroll through lots of menus. Sure it's 13 yrs old but so what? It does what I want.

[@raulslorencis158]

Thank you!😉👍

[@BuzzAdven]

Another interesting series by sony for compact is the HX series. Smaller sensors, but the have some really far optical zooms.

[@charmerci]

Like most recommendations - the prices all seem to go up. The GX80? Now $400+!!!

[@velvetvideo]

Fantastic Info, thank you. Subbed.

[@stighenningjohansen]

SIGMA DP1 is the hero, in some cases, my phone;-)

[@littleshubunkin7926]

Fujifilm X30 - cracking little camera.

[@quarteratom]

It's ridiculous that these micro four thirds and compact cameras cost more used than APS-C DSLRs or even some old professional full-frame DSLRs.

[@PJ-om2wq]

Most of these compact cameras are designed for shooting with your right eye, but I shoot with my left. It's very annoying.

[@LindonSlaght]

Huh, my right eye is nearly use and the viewfinder placement on my a6100 doesn't bother me

[@arsenal_84]

Use the LCD then. Most compact cameras will lose the EVF at some point.

[@Apl-yt01]

Hold the camera upside down

[@zennozangetsu1164]

great vid

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for the video. What compact film cameras do you recommend ?

[@josebetancourt6866]

First of all thanks for the video. Question- Which camera with more than 48 megapixels do you recommend with image stabilizer (The cheapest)

[@EmperorGilps]

No one is picking a GM1 up for £125 anymore, that was a great pickup at that price.

[@davidgates3044]

I don’t understand why you would include the Sony Rx100 vii which costs $1200 in the US but not include the Ricoh GRiii which is actually less expensive. I have owned both and the image quality on the GR is noticeably superior thanks to its much larger APS-C sensor

[@robbyrob0723]

He has a video that compares the griii and the rx100vii

[@Lp-ze1tg]

I have the gx80/85 and it works very well. Recently, I have been using the TTArtisan 7.5mm lens with this camera. The camera would detect and ask if this lens is 15mm (because it is m43 camera body). I can take photos in a restaurant packed with customers and I don't have to take a few steps away to take photos of people sitting with me.

[@norbert_engel]

Panasonic needs to release some new small cameras👀

[@broderickbrenton3334]

One of my go to cameras I really it slips easily into a pocket is my Olympus xz10 lovely solid little camera with a zoom out to 130mm very handy

[@happyshadow]

Great video Thankyou. (Oh and so you know, you're left eyebrow is falling off :)

[@rbmads5619]

Did I hear 16 megapixel sensor for the gx80? I double-checked the time of this video and it's 2024. So what gives? Is this over 10 years old this camera?

[@JimmyPifPaf]

GX80 was released in 2016. In spite of "just" 16 Mpx it takes great images...

[@martingreenberg870]

@@JimmyPifPaf True that. Surprised that there isn’t much, if any, difference between the 16 & 20 MP sensors. I don’t crop so there is very little advantage between the two sensors. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@andrewstorm8240]

Hows Swindon?

[@kicyiu]

Glad to not see the Ricoh GR3 and the x100v here. Yeah they are great cameras but neither of them I like and I'm really tired of heard only those options when I'm looking for street photography cameras on KZbin. Grad to see A6000, RX100 and M4/3 cameras in your list.

[@alexphototherapy]

The Sony RX 100 smashes all the others!!! I use it for street and it's perfect, I couldn't wish for anything else! It does everything you need and has excellent quality!

[@Filmmaker809]

Nice one Bob, I thought people had dumped the compact cameras. Are you still running your business in Swindon? I hope so. :)

[@AvpStudios]

I do, although I no longer do filming & production work for clients, I sold that business some years ago. I do cine film & tape transfers and content creation for my KZbin channel. Do I know you?

[@Filmmaker809]

@@AvpStudios No Bob. Just a fan of your work.

[@camerarover7124]

Enjoyable overview of these compacts (past and present) Bob I like the Panasonics for their feature set, ease of use and affordability. That A6000 is a good all rounder though, a better size and less fiddly than the tiddlers

[@iggytse]

LUMIX Gm1 seems as rare as hens teeth on the used market. But plenty of Sony RX100.

[@valentinaorange]

Hens teeth 😂

[@sm0ki]

GX80 and RX100M7

[@Tom-Tenerife]

You forgot the best: Fujifilm XE3 or XE4

[@jetwoman10001]

GM 1 not so cheap on ebay right now. $400+ average

[@hfs9502]

Thanks, but more product and less talking head..

[@THEODSTKING117]

Nah the talking is cool