Decided to ditch my GF2 and get the GX1

[Frandy]

Buying a car is as much an emotional decision as it is a financial one. Perhaps the same is true about this camera purchase. I use a Nikon D300 at my high end and a Panasonic LX5 at my low end. My Canon G9 used to get a lot of use but sat idle for quite a while. I then bought a Panny GF2 with 14-42 kit lens despite all the complaints about how it was such a let down after the "much loved" GF1. I knew about the IQ, but bought it anyway. I added the 20mm f 1.7 and then an Olympus 9-18mm. Used this outfit for a while and enjoyed it quite a bit. Love the touchscreen and the overall menu structure and features. Sold the G9 to a friend.

Then, buyers remorse set in. Because I shot in Raw + JPEG, the IQ of the GF2 was not so much an issue as the lack of the mode dial and a few other handling characteristics. So, I sent all of it to Adorama, too lazy to post the outfit for sale. I figured I'd think it over until they gave me a value. Figured I'd take the money and run.

I considered a Fuji X100...great IQ. I considered the X10. I handled the Sony Nex's in a store and said "Nah, I like the Panny feel, looks, and interface much better. In the end, I had Adorama send me back the two lenses and took the meager amount for the camera and kit lens and put it against a GX1.

It was an emotional decision. I like the Pannys. They feel and look great and I really like the way they put together their interface. This new one looks like they did it right. I might not get the IQ that some others offer, including the Olympus versions, but I'm going to like shooting a Panny four thirds micro again.

There, I said it.

[OdzBodkinz]

I have the G3, and it has the same sensor. I came from shooting Oly m4/3, and am much happier with the output of the sensor now. Enjoy!

[Frandy]

Thanks. That's good to hear! The GX1 arrives Wednesday, and I'm chomping on the bit.

[wolfd]

Congrats.

In the end, its all about what you are most comfortable with that will enable you to take your best shots.

[Dirk]

it is no fun to keep a camera you are not happy with, so i agree with wolf and congratulate you on the decision to ditch the previous camera

[jcc]

Maybe you can answer the question that's been dodged by reviewers! ---> Can you turn off the touchscreen on the GX1?

[Frandy]

You sure can turn off the Touchscreen function.

You select the Custom menu (wrench icon with a blue letter C next to it) > Touch Settings.

From there, you can turn all the Touch Screen functions on and off, or you can selectively turn on and off the Touch Tab and Touch AF functions.

[Frandy]

Well, so far, I'm really happy with the GX1. The JPEGs are better than those from the GF2 (much better), and the Oly 45mm 1.8 on it is a dream!



As is the Oly 9-18mm

[Frandy]

OOPS! Where dod my photos go? I did something wrong in that last post.