Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Kit with Lumix G Vario 14-42mm + 45-150mm Lens $600 Delivered from B&H

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B&H Photo Video is currently having $200 instant off for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + 14-42mm lens (from USD$698 to $498). When you buy Panasonic LUMIX G 45-150mm Lens lens together (there's link under "Buy Together and Save"), it's just USD$69 extra. Plus USD$52.66 UPS postage to Australia that's USD$619.66 altogether — or ~AUD$600.

A very nice deal, consider according to Static Ice the cheapest would be $874 + $49 postage from eGlobalDigitalCamera.

G5 was announced in mid last year, and a pretty nice micro four thirds from Panasonic. Product Highlights:

• 16.05 MP Live MOS Sensor
• Redesigned Venus Engine Image Processor
• 3.0" Touch Screen Tiltable-Rotatable LCD
• Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera
• Full HD 1080 60p Video
• Contrast AF, Touch AF and Light Speed AF
• Live View Finder with Eye Sensor
• Electronic Silent Shutter Mode
• 14 Adjustable In-camera Filters
• Includes Lumix-G Vario 14-42mm Lens

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  aim54x on 14/02/2013 - 11:20

  Good pricing for that camera

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  JuryWheel on 14/02/2013 - 12:04

  any comments about how this compares to similarly priced canon and nikon slr's? Bit of a photo noob myself and was wanting to step up from my current panasonic point and shoot…cheers

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    NigelTufnel on 14/02/2013 - 12:09

    According to this it's "one of the best DSLR pretenders and one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market."

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  Hercules on 14/02/2013 - 12:18

  I think if you were going to buy this, you should consider getting a Nikon D5200 also.

  The pros for the D5200 are: better image quality, better low light function, faster and better focus ability, much larger lens range.
  The cons for the D5200 are: larger, more expensive. ($700 for body + $613 lens (Nikon 18-200mm VR II DX)) [Total $1,313].

  So if you want to spend about $600 get this. If you're prepared to spend about double that ($1200 or so), get the Nikon.

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    scotty on 14/02/2013 - 12:28

    Yeah it's really not comparable in price. D5200 + twin lens would cost double of this.

    I think this micro four thirds would be good for those stepping up from a P&S but want interchangable lenses. For example instead of getting Canon G1X you pay a bit more for a good four thirds.

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      Dealayed on 14/02/2013 - 15:41

      Really?? I've been wanting to get the G1X but just a few more $ for a micro four thirds makes the latter tempting.. They both have their pros n cons so its been hard to come up to a conclusion..

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    surm on 14/02/2013 - 12:44

    Hercules,

    Kogan sells
    Nikon D3100 with Twin lense kit: $538
    Nikon D3200 with Twin lense kit: $648
    Canon 600D with Twin lense kit: $688
    Nikon D5200 with Twin lense kit: $728

    Aren't all of the above DSLRs offer better image quality, better low light ability, larger lens range etc than DMC-G5?

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      Hercules on 14/02/2013 - 13:14

      Kogan does not sell a D5200. There is a D5100 with twin lens kit for $689 on Kogan. (Which is a good deal, if you want a decent SLR camera and two lenses).

      What I think some amateurs need to keep in mind (in relation to SLR's) is the size of lugging these things around. If you have two lenses plus the camera, you'll also need a camera bag, a spare battery and a shoulder strap. You're now starting to move a fair amount of stuff around and your accordingly, your travel becomes centered around the camera, not on the travel itself.

      If you're just hanging out with your girlfriend or friends, you're not going to want to lug all that stuff around with you everywhere. If you're hiking its weight you won't want to carry.

      Unless you're really taking on photography as a serious hobby. In which case you'll need PC software for editing and a means of either uploading it or selling it, as the case might be.

      If you're simply uploading it for friends on facebook; the whole thing is overkill and I'd recommend a decent compact camera instead that can slip into your pocket.

      So I guess more information from the person asking the original question here is necessary to give any better advice.

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      jakentta on 14/02/2013 - 13:16

      To me there is not that much actual image quality difference between the cheapest crop sensor DSLRs and the latest Micro Four Third cameras. DSLRs do still have slight advantage in low light though. Anyway, the biggest difference is in the auto focusing and more specifically continuous auto focus that tracks a moving subject, such as a car, child or a dog. It's there where the MFT cameras are still some way behind. But MFTs are smaller, cheaper, lighter and the lens selection these days is pretty good too. Although the cheapness really applies to bodies only, the lenses can be just as expensive as for DSLRs.

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      Hercules on 14/02/2013 - 13:17

      To answer your question directly; yes they all offer better image quality, low light ability and a larger lens range for a similar price.

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        mooboy on 14/02/2013 - 16:08

        Not that I think one should put too much faith in DX0Mark - but the sensor in the Olympus E-PM2 has a higher overall score than the Nikon D3100 and the Canon 600D though costing $719 for Aus stock if you want a twin lens kit.

        Which is better for an individual person depends on their needs (e.g. shooting sports, go DSLR, smallest weight and size, go mirrorless)… but I think the gap has narrowed a lot in terms of just image quality with crop DSLRs versus latest generation m43s.

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  Foma2 on 14/02/2013 - 12:48

  So many good deals on cameras recently.
  And this one is another good one.

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  nevf on 17/02/2013 - 09:16

  This is definitely a great deal. Can anyone tell me what happens re. guarantee when you buy from B&H. Do you need to send the camera back to US or can you get it repaired by Panasonic here in OZ. Also I assume the battery charger would have a US plug. Are there any other issues I need to consider when buying from B&H?

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    mooboy on 18/02/2013 - 12:22

    I bought a GH2 from them with no issues. As you said, comes with a US plug instead of AUS, and it's a bit annoying, as plug is built into charger, so can't just replace the cord.

    I've had no warranty issues with it, so I can't comment on that, but B&H are a reputable site - so if you get a DOA product, I'm sure they'd pay for return postage and ship you a new one. So, still not as convenient as getting AUS stock from a local store - but would trust B&H much more they your average grey importer. Panasonic tend to have rip-off prices for local stock anyway.

    As a side, G5 replacement is rumoured to be coming soon…

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      nevf on 18/02/2013 - 12:37

      @mooboy, thanks for the reply. I've heard good things about B&H and e-mailed them on the w/e and am waiting for a reply. Re. the G5 replacement, any web links or other info you can share?

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        mooboy on 18/02/2013 - 14:09

        Very little information yet, but: http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-new-panasonic-micro-four-thirds-…

        Still, a lot of people very happy with G5 - and the new one will obviously come out at a premium price.

        I do remember one thing about B&H - I think after 30 days or so - you're on your own. So, if it is a US only warranty, you may have to ship back to Panasonic USA instead of to B&H.