LUMIX GX7

The stabilzation comment mostly matters because a lot of Panasonic bodies (even those that aren't that old, like the G7 or G100) don't feature IBIS, as Panasonic mostly invested in OIS rather than sensor stabilization. Olympus did the exact opposite, they invested heavily on IBIS, which allowed them

You can find the list here: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/dual_is.html Yes some of the very cheap lenses are supported, with some firmware upgradable for dual I.S. 2 operation. I think the only camera with IBIS that doesn't support dual I.S. is the 2 axis GX7.

Consider an em5iii or om5, 414g, they are dslr-shaped but small, they have a minmal grip that is comfortable enough (especially the om5ii, but not worth the extra price vs the mk i just for that) and phase detect AF. If your jacket pockets are big enough, it can fit with a small lens. If you want a

All Panasonic lenses with OIS except the first gen 14-45, 14-42, 45-200, 100-300 and 45/2.8 Macro are capable of Dual IS, and the only body with IBIS that does not support Dual IS is the venerable GX7.

Just to be clear - the GX8 has IBIS for shooting photos. But it turns off when you take video. There are three kinds of stabilization - and then hybrids that combine them. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) uses a prism in the lens to shift the image before it hits the sensor. It was the first, and s

I recommend looking for 5 axis IBIS cameras. Beyond the fact that 5 axis is better than 4, 3 or 2 axis IBIS, that mostly means it's a newer system, which tends to break down less. Early 2 and 3 axis IBIS from Olympus cameras for example are pretty unreliable and break down a lot. It's not hard findi

500 is a decent amount to get a good camera. Your Nikon is pretty old and limited, with a very small sensor and a very small lens. I recommend to look at a micro four thirds camera, second hand, from Olympus or Panasonic. Within your budget you should be able to find an Olympus M10 (mark II or highe