Thoughts on Micro Four Thirds

[Roller]

I'm shopping for a camera for a trip to Iceland this summer. In addition to weather/water resistance, I'd like something that's lighter than my current Nikon D7200/18-300mm zoom combination and does decent video. When I've traveled using separate devices for stills and video I ended up missing a lot.

I did consider the Sony RX100 VII, but it doesn't have dust or water protection, short of getting a housing.

There are a few Micro Four Thirds cameras that look interesting, including the OM System OM-3, Panasonic Lumix G9 II, and FUJIFILM X-T5. None of them can be submerged, but they are water resistant, and the Olympus has an IP53 rating. The OM-3 is particularly intriguing – my first SLR was an OM-1 and was incredibly solid – but Im a bit concerned about the brand's longevity. (I realize these cameras with lenses are at considerably higher price points than when I posted last year, but I'm willing to spend a bit more.)

 

[Cmaier]

What kind of focal length(s) are you looking for?

 

[Roller]

What kind of focal length(s) are you looking for?

I’d like a zoom with roughly the focal length range of my current 18-300, with the understanding that it comes with compromises.

 

[Roller]

Instead of the cameras I listed, I decided to get a Nikon Z7ii because of its larger sensor. I'm coupling it with their 28-400 zoom, which is a bit larger and heavier than their 18-200, but worth it for the extra reach, I think. I'll be picking them up later today. Neither is truly waterproof, but they're said to be decently weather sealed. I've had a good experience with Nikon equipment in the past, so I hope I will this time as well.

The camera has two slots, one of which is for CFExpress Type B cards, which I've never used. They're quite expensive, so I'm thinking of getting a 128GB card to backup some images.