Bicycling and photography: Lumix LX3 vs. G10
Both the LX3 and G10 are great cameras! Great AND flawed in the exactly opposite ways which makes me wonder if there’s some strange conspiracy going on to make you buy both.
- The LX3 is lighter and more pocketable.
- The G10 has a great body design with intuitive manual controls but a sort of ho-hum lens.
- The Lumix LX3 has a good body but mediocre controls but a great lens.
- If you like wide-angle shots get the Lumix.
- If you don’t know what kind of shots you like, get the G10.
- If you don’t mind doing a little post, get the Lumix.
- If you just want to shoot and upload, get the G10.
- If you want to shoot low light interior shots without a flash, get the Lumix.
Which camera would I take on a trip? I’ve been shooting long enough to know that I like the wide-angle low-light kind of shooting so I would take the LX3. When we do finally leave, I’m also bringing my D300 so I don’t have to worry about shooting portraits with a PS. I think, however, even if I were to just take one camera I would still go for the LX3.
Your mileage may vary for your style of shooting, so think about your needs and expectations before choosing your camera. Both are great cameras. If you can live without a telephoto and can get over the Nintendo-esque controls of the Lumix, then the LX3 is an excellent travel/adventure/bike touring camera.
Full review: The Epicurean Cyclist
