Compact camera with good, shallow depth of field

dewdropsandsunshine

Hi guys....and guy-esses!

I am after a compact camera with a good, shallow depth of field at a cheap(ish) and cheerful price point.

I already own decent Canon DSLR camera, but I don't want to be lugging that around with me on holiday!

Any recommendations will be appreciated

knightstyle

I have been using a Panasonic Lumix Tz55 for a couple of years and am impressed with the range of settings it has many preset for different shots plus the ability to alter speed and aperture as needed. Thee are more modern versions around but I am happy wit my older one.

daveyjp

Have a look at used Fuji x series. Full speed and aperture control.

EssexExile

The TZ range all seem to have an f3.3 which is ok. A quick Google suggests that to get better than that you'll be spending lots.

boliston

Sensor size is the thing that governs depth of field but larger sensor normally means higher price. I'd say fuji x if you can afford it.

mksysb

As you are already a Canon user, why not have a look the Canon eos m10? It's the size of a compact, but with a larger sensor, and full manual controls. It's also on a special offer from canon with £30 cash back. In the future, you could even get an adaptor and use your existing lenses.

dewdropsandsunshine

Thanks guys!

sysadmin

Take a look at either the Lumix LX100 (f1.8 aperture) or the Sony RX100 mk2 upwards

But yes your talking at £400 up

lemontart

boliston wrote: »

Sensor size is the thing that governs depth of field but larger sensor normally means higher price. I'd say fuji x if you can afford it.

No no no ! it is governed by aperture, focal lenght and shooting distance.

http://ketteringsnappers.freeforums.net/thread/20/depth-field?page=1&scrollTo=2283