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I haven't used the G1X much I must admit. I planned on using it as my go anywhere camera but it's proving to be a little too big for that. I then went for the Panasonic GM1 which proved to be a perect size. I have two main problems with the GM1; the lack of a viewfinder which meand I have to put my glasses on to see what I'm framing on the viewfinder. My eyes aren't what they used to be . Secondly, and this was the killer point for me, that damn small wheel on the back. I use EC a lot and using that little wheel is just impossible. Everytime I want to adjust it some other function comes up because the pressure pad is just too soft.

Later I'll post some images that I managed to make with the GM1 using the minute 12-32 lens. Don't get me wrong, I'm impressed with what this camera can produce because it has the same sensor as in the GX7 and there's nothing wrong with the images I get from that camera. I've decided that I just can't get used to using the GM1 and since Panasonic have just announced the GM5 which, for me, solves both problems I have with the GM1 I'm going to upgrade to the GM5. I just need a viewfinder and the GM1 will be the last camera I purchase without an EVF.

I believe I digressed a little there because this post is actually about the Canon G1X (original version). The images I get are actually very good indeed. The sensor is first class and colours and contrast are top. Shame about the mini OVF which doesn't always work for me. Because of the OVF problem I looked hard at the second version Canon has brought onto the market but they've changed some things that I'm not really too happy about. Firstly they've taken the EC wheel away and put it on one of the buttons on the back of the camera. Secondly, they've put a dmn wheel on the back to change the EC value. This is why I'm going away from the Panasonic GM1. The Mark II is therefore not an option but I will hang on to the original G1X because of image quality.

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Wanting a smaller take everywhere camera I decided to try out the Panasonic GM1. After using it on a couple of occasions I was quite pleased with the image quality. The lens is actually a marvel and can of course be used on any other m43 camera.

What spoils the camera for me is the little wheel you have on the back. Every time I use the EV comp button and turn the wheel I tend to change some other function so this, for me, is really a deal breaker. I'll keep it for those rare occasions where a little camera can be of use but it will be used in a more or less P&S role. Another dealbreaker is of course the lack of an EVF. I hate having to put my reading glasses on for these things. This is indeed the last camera I will buy without an EVF. I've now started to look at the RX100 III. That looks like an interesting camera with a built-in EVF. I think I'll wait for awhile for some others to come on the market. It seems to be the new thing, this pop-up EVF. 

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A few days ago I posted some images from this camera as a little taste of what was to come. I'm not certain what to make of it as it's not the fastest camera on the planet but the files seem to be just fine. I always wanted to try a Leica but a Rangefinder is not for me. I didn't want a fixed lens camera because I've got my X100S for that and it's a great camera. With an equivalent lens range of 24-70 in 35mm terms it would be ideal for everyday walks etc. I'm using the Olympus EVF on it and it works really well. What really bugs me is that the camera is a bit slow in operation, not just focusing but everything about it. I'll post a few images to show what the camera is capable of, but whether I'll keep it is another question.