GroundtruthGeo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I am an animator and image compositor looking for a point and shoot video camera to reside in my backpack. I currently run a Pana Gx-7, which I like, but want something that shoots 4k and is possibly a little bit smaller. I live in central Idaho mountains, I spend a lot of time outdoors doing non-photographic stuff, but I want to have a camera that I can pack easily. Gets good stable video without a ton of external rigging, shoots 4k so I can crop later. Basically looking for as much cinema as possible in a jacket-pocket sized camera. Right now looking at the Panasonic LX-100 and the Sony RX-100 iv. Anything else I should be looking at? Anyone have experience shooting video on either of those? Should I just get a new iPhone? sanveer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Panasonic FZ1000 or the FZ300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundtruthGeo Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I don't understand. That looks really bulky and similar specs to the two smaller cameras I mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 2 hours ago, GroundtruthGeo said: I am an animator and image compositor looking for a point and shoot video camera to reside in my backpack. I currently run a Pana Gx-7, which I like, but want something that shoots 4k and is possibly a little bit smaller. I live in central Idaho mountains, I spend a lot of time outdoors doing non-photographic stuff, but I want to have a camera that I can pack easily. Gets good stable video without a ton of external rigging, shoots 4k so I can crop later. Basically looking for as much cinema as possible in a jacket-pocket sized camera. Right now looking at the Panasonic LX-100 and the Sony RX-100 iv. Anything else I should be looking at? Anyone have experience shooting video on either of those? Should I just get a new iPhone? Wait for Samsung S7. You will be pleasantly surprised. The S6 already does 4k Far Better than any iPhone (or anyone else). Plus it takes superb stills for a Smartphone. But wait for the S7. I don't want to say more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 they're still point and shoots, still small, with longer zoom ranges (by a lot), depends on what you need. but not crazy to consider those if you're asking what else to be looking at. gopro might be the smallest possible 4k camera I guess. not very "cinema" at all though sanveer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, Liam said: they're still point and shoots, still small, with longer zoom ranges (by a lot), depends on what you need. but not crazy to consider those if you're asking what else to be looking at. gopro might be the smallest possible 4k camera I guess. not very "cinema" at all though GoPro needsto seriously correct prices. Right now it's overpriced (for the 4k). Wait until February 21st and then take a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 LX-100 is the best for your needs. Very small and shoots great cinematic 4K video. No reason to look at others unless budget doesn't fit then you could search for a true small-chip point-n-shoot that has 4K, but it won't be ''cinematic'', more like phone 4K quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundtruthGeo Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 OK, thanks, the LX100 is what I've had in mind... hadn't considered the Samsungs, will check them out. One thing I like about Panasonics is all the external manual controls. Lots of dials. Plus I'm familiar with them via the GX-7. I've also been thinking about the new Sony a6300. Not super small, but maybe a lot cinematic than the LX100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak_heri Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 What lenses do you have? also are you going to shoot handheld or you have time to set up for a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundtruthGeo Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 On the GX7 I have two prime lenses - 20mm pancake and 25mm Leica. I like them both, especially the 25mm, but not super portable. Mostly, I intend to shoot handheld, with occasional tripod/gorilla pod mounting. 99% will be used for video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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