Compact with best IQ?

[JBuk]

I currently have a tiny lumix that fits in my pocket and is barely noticeable (it's the main reason I bought it)

I find the IQ ok but not great and the dynamic range is a bit poor

What is currently considered the king of IQ & dynamic range amongst compacts?

I'm not too fussed about a larger compact as long as it isn't too big although I'm not after something too big or heavy

p.s. RAW capability would by nice too

 

[Flash In The Pan]

I suppose the GF-1 could be classed as a compact.....

 

[JBuk]

I suppose the GF-1 could be classed as a compact.....

Yeah, I looked at something in that sort of range but I still think it's probably too big, not to mention the price tag heheh

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Yeah, I looked at something in that sort of range but I still think it's probably too big, not to mention the price tag heheh

You'd soon forget the price.....until the Visa bill hit the doormat

 

[richpips]

You'd forget what the GF1 costs.

At ISO100 it's as capable as my 5d, and it fits in my jacket pocket.

 

[Chaz Photos]

My G10 ISO from 80 - 3200 RAW files 14.7 mega pixels M Av Tv P auto Movie -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps Macro f2.8 Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot Hotshoe image ratios 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 28 -140mm zoom 3ins screen Viewfinder 109 x 78 x 46 mm (4.3 x 3.1 x 1.8 in) what more can you ask for

 

[Greedier]

and i'll mention the G11 same as above with better dynamic range and a flip out screen..

 

[JBuk]

the Canon S90 is looking good, anybody got any experience with it?

 

[JBuk]

the Canon S90 is looking good, anybody got any experience with it?

Just ordered one, seems to be marginally larger than my Lumix fx37 but the IQ & dynamic range seem a lot better

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Panasonic GF-1 or Leica M9

 

[JBuk]

Panasonic GF-1 or Leica M9

I'll have the M9 if you're paying!

 

[wicker_man]

I'd say the Panasonic LX3 looks to be the best compact out at the moment, and I'd definitely get one if my current LX1 broke (and I could afford the £300 it costs!)

It has a high quality Leica f2.0-2.8 wide lens, full manual controls, RAW mode, and is fairly small to carry around every day. Plus it seems to get glowing reviews everywhere!