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Looking for Compact Camera recommendation (programming.dev)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) by Custodian6718@programming.dev to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I asked grok About a simple cam thats at least as good as the cams of iPhone 15 pro and/or the latest Google pixel Models.

I just want quick unprofessional photos that still Look nice and Detailed.

He recommended to to me the following Models and I Need yalls opinion:

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Panasonic Lumix ZS200 (TZ200)
Ricoh GR III

To be honest I wanted something below 500€ but I guess I have to reach deeper into my pockets for something nice. Do yall think its worth paying quite a bit more? Or would yall Not pay much more for a nice compact cam?

If you have other recommendations please do throw them into Discussion!

Edit: sheesh i forgot this is lemmy with all the anti ai stuff. In any case I understand the hate but can we please just focus on the matter at Hand?

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[–] Sal@mander.xyz 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Instead of a "compact camera", I'd recommend getting a used Lumix DMC-GX80 + the 20 mm pancake prime lens. If you don't like primes and prefer to zoom, you can get a compact zoom lens instead.

Some people really don't like buying used camera equipment... but I have had only positive experiences so far.

[–] Custodian6718@programming.dev 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Interesting one. I will keep it in mind.

I intentionally am Looking for a Compact Camera tho because I want to do take amateurish and quick shots anyway and I wanted one thats easy to transport

[–] Sal@mander.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

Yeah, I get that. I think that this camera + lens combination would meet your criteria while giving you pretty decent quality and the ability to upgrade. It is what I have recommended in the past to people asking this same question and they have been very happy with it. You can pass the idea through Grok, I think it will agree ;)