After a long week of Panasonic GF1 reviews and news, I spent a little time researching the G11 and posted a few updates on the G11 blog page. That said, I was a bit shocked that I really didn't find anything all that worthwhile on the new G11. I wonder why? Canon has sold so many G10's. I see them everywhere at events, shows and in my travels. The G11 supposedly offers even better image quality AND has a lovely swivel screen. Why aren't folks more excited about this camera?
Honestly, I think the appeal for this camera, and cameras like it from other manufacturers, have dwindled since the introduction of the Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic GF1. See how I keep finding ways to mention the GF1 in a Canon G11 post.
As I look back at the G9 and the G10, folks wanted these cameras because they didn't want to carry around a larger DSLR. They wanted something to have with them at all times. I was one of those folks. That is why I bought the Panasonic LX3. But you know what, they aren't good enough anymore because these new small and very serious cameras are better.
I think Canon, Nikon and Panasonic may be in trouble with their top end point and shoots. Time will tell. I know my interest has faded with the G11 unless the image quality is better than the Olympus E-P1 or the Panasonic GF1.
One last thing....I think this may also explain why their is so much interest in the S90IS. You see, the S90 has such a diminutive size it still offers something that can't be matched by a micro 4/3rds camera.
Canon & Nikon - Time to get on the bandwagon and produce higher quality small cameras. Sigma, Leica, Olymus and Panasonic are kicking your small sensors butt.
Canon G11, 