Yesterday, I was forced to check in my Panasonic GX1 with lenses for the second time in a row in a concert venue. "No interchangeable lens cameras" is the new standard for bigger venues it seems
So now, I am looking for a compact with fixed lens that has good built-in microphones so that video sound will not break and crackle under amplified volume of a typical rock concert. GX1 has fabulous built in mic and the sound is full and delicious. It seems that Panasonic really puts in the good stuff, so I am considering LX7, which according to some youtube videos and comments also has good mics.
I really hoped to try something with a longer lens though.
According to my research, Sony RX100 and Fuji X100 both have mics that cannot handle loud sounds. I have not been able to find any info on Olympus XZ series. Does anyone have any experience with Fuji XF, Pentax mx-1, or X10/20 with loud concerts? Am I missing anything?
Thank you.
Update:
found really bad sounding XZ1 video on youtube, so that one is out.
found decent Pentax MX1 video, but it could've been a not very loud event. Also, I'd like to avoid that one because it's thick as a brick
So now, I am looking for a compact with fixed lens that has good built-in microphones so that video sound will not break and crackle under amplified volume of a typical rock concert. GX1 has fabulous built in mic and the sound is full and delicious. It seems that Panasonic really puts in the good stuff, so I am considering LX7, which according to some youtube videos and comments also has good mics.
I really hoped to try something with a longer lens though.
According to my research, Sony RX100 and Fuji X100 both have mics that cannot handle loud sounds. I have not been able to find any info on Olympus XZ series. Does anyone have any experience with Fuji XF, Pentax mx-1, or X10/20 with loud concerts? Am I missing anything?
Thank you.
Update:
found really bad sounding XZ1 video on youtube, so that one is out.
found decent Pentax MX1 video, but it could've been a not very loud event. Also, I'd like to avoid that one because it's thick as a brick