Comparing the Panasonic LX3, Canon G10 and Ricoh GX200
The three cameras in this article, Panasonic LX3, Canon G10, & Ricoh GX 200, are all on the top of many people’s “current best prosumer camera” and “cameras I’m interested in” lists. Quite frankly, I heartily agree. Particularly for those DSLR and other advanced users who’s “want” list looks like the one above. Does that mean users coming from a p&s camera won’t be as well suited to these cameras? Of course not. All three of these are very good cameras for any photographer.
The G10 is one of those “can’t really go wrong” cameras. It might not be perfect for everyone, but it probably won’t be bad for anyone. Canon’s G cameras have been great performers for years now and the G10 is no exception. Easy to hold with excellent physical knobs for frequently used mode, ISO, and exposure compensation functions. Image quality is good, high ISO noise is good as well. But it’s a bit larger and heavier than the other cameras, it doesn’t have a very wide or fast lens, ISO tops out at 1600 and It doesn’t really have any features that push the envelope. But like I said, you aren’t likely to be disappointed with the G10 in a general sense. A good choice for those who need the larger size and/or don’t have any specific needs that could be filled by one of the other cameras.
Full review: photo.net
