My backup camera is now my previous favorite camera, the Canon S95. After dropping a camera on its face one trip and having it unusable for 99% of the trip, I always pack a back up camera in the luggage.
Photos on this site will be with the Lumix LX7, S95, or an iPhone. Given I would rather spend my time on other things than editing photos, photos on the site will get (1)no editing or (2)a quick edit in iPhone software or Picasa.
If you have doubts about how nice an iPhone can output pictures, check out this Business Insider article.
My camera selection criteria is pretty simple and should probably be your criteria unless you already own a SLR. Start cringing now SLR lovers and photography experts!
1. How nice are the pictures it can take on auto mode.
95+% of my pictures are taken in auto mode. I am a combination of lazy and not talented enough to figure out the complexities of the more professional cameras. Both the LX7 and S95 take crisp pictures with true colors in low light conditions(often needed in restaurants) or normal light conditions. The LX7 has significantly better picture quality than the S95 in my opinion. If you still think your sub $200 point and shoot is good enough, compare your photos.
2. How portable is the camera.
I refuse to carry a camera that is so big that it needs a bag. I need a camera that is preferably so small I can barely notice it as I walk around. The S95 is small enough to fit in a pocket. The LX7 can't really fit in a pocket due to thickness, but you can carry it on your front or side with its attached neck strap and it is barely noticeable.
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| Panasonic Lumix LX7 and Canon S95 |
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