DxOmark (Click here) tested the GF3 sensors: “We liked the GF3’s low-light ISO performance, its dimensions, and its price. This said, we were less enchanted by its ISO range, which we found limited its low-ISO scores in the Portrait and Landscape categories. (Its limited ISO also resulted in lower scores for Dynamic Range.)“. GF3 shop links: [shopcountry 23109].
New Panasonic GX1 review at Cnet Asia (Click here): “We have said before that the GX1 is what the GF3 should have been. Although, we wonder why they stuck with a seemingly industrial design and didn’t opt for something similar to the or the Fujifilm FinePix X10, which seems to be the trend these days“. GX1 shop links: [shopcountry 26836].
EosHD (Click here) released a bunch of downloadable GH2 patches. You have to hack your GH2 camera to use them!
There is a double Olympus lens review at Focus Numerique. First they tested the Olympus 45mm lens (Click here) and then the Olympus 12mm lens (Click here).
Sharpness of Lumix G 45-200mm and Lumix X 45-175mm at m43photo (Click here).
Nikon 1 V1 Vs. Olympus PEN EP-3 at Nikonrumors (Click here).
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I don’t trust this “dxomark” after saw their several reviews.
this is just my opinion (might be wrong)
These numbers are not review it is the numbers sensor’s test
So DxO is the only real company that you can trust. Since they don’t comment it is pure science.
They’re just trying to sell you their software. So, obviously, they have NO ulterior motives. 😉
They are selling the software for all camera brands, so what? The numbers are still consistent and objective.
That Nikon V1 vs E-P3 comparison isn’t really worth reading. They try and isolate the faults of the E-P3 such as high ISO performance, dynamic range and “rolling shutter” effect.
What they end up doing is putting a subject in front of a dark background, pointing out the lack of detail in the background. The issue here is that the background doesn’t have detail due to the shallower depth of field on the E-P3, which is also under-exposed, and not sensor performance.
Then they try and point out the “rolling shutter” effect on the E-P3 and how disgraceful it is compared to the Nikon V1 but what they are actually observing is the Olympus image stabilization. They would have had a much better comparison had they turned that off.
But the comments are entertaining with all the Nikon fanboys all yea-hahing. They should compare the V1 against the GH-2!
It isn’t called “Nikon rumors” for nothing.
Very bad review, but alas this sort of idiocy is followed by the lemmings, it’s Nikon so it must be better than anything else.
haha, the comments on that article are pure gold!
In the Cnet Asia review..the reviewer asks: “we wonder why they stuck with a seemingly industrial design and didn’t opt for something similar to the or the Fujifilm FinePix X10″….HUH? Panasonic’s design of its whole line of MFT cameras is industrial modern….why would they decide to make the true sucessor to the GF1 a retro design????? That makes no sense at all??? Also..I think that the GX1 in silver is one of the smartest looking cameras out there right now.
Industrial design > retro “me too” design anyway
I think the biggest problem is not the non-retroness but the DSLR pretentiousness. The big bulging upper part of that non-SLR is indeed not necessary.
Sony can actually design something that not classic or pretentious, the NEX-7. And the 3 dials doesn’t only look smarter but also felt smarter. GX1’s 1 dial system looks as stupid as GF3 IMO.
My E-P3 doesn’t offer much solace either. Their two amazing dials proved to be not so modifiable. You have to push a button before adjusting the ISO in contrary to set it straight to the dials. The buttons has limited settings to choose from. That aside, it is still much better than 1 dialed GX1. And the screen is far better too.
pf? “I think the biggest problem is not the non-retroness but the DSLR pretentiousness. The big bulging upper part of that non-SLR is indeed not necessary.” I think you are talking about the G3 perhaps? I was talking about the Gf1 and GX1….no upper bulging part there…(and that upper bulging part on a G3 holds a pretty spanking VF).
Also…The GX1 has 4 (count ’em, 4) customizable function buttons. I am disappointed that Panasonic removed the Drive-Mode switch (I am with you…the more mechanical controls the better), but that is easily compensated for and then some by the cust. func. buttons.
I am receiving a GX1 today with the new high-rez LVF2…I am pretty excited about that as I will have more dynamic range, faster focusing of my many AF primes, higher resolution and just a faster, betterer-image-quality camera all around than my GF1 which I am keeping because it ain’t no slouch either.
I think Pany has the best balanced MFT “SYSTEM”.
Sony has a great sensor, LCD and VF and apparently some intuitive controls…..but the rest is a MESS. (menu system, lenses, etc.).
Oops! Sorry, my bad! How silly I am to misread that to GH1….
If I can remember for my experience with GF3, those buttons would have so many options to chose from, right? It would be great then. E-P3 is no slouch about external buttons either. They have 5 customizable buttons(down, right, fn1, fn2 and even record button). But the options suck big time! Some only with 3-4 options to choose from. Some uncostumizable buttons are ridiculous. Dedicated zoom buttons when you can zoom on the other dial? What a waste.
Well, I can’t say I’m impressed with 5n menu system and external controls either. But the customizability of buttons by far surpassed the E-P3. Maybe in due time my NEX-7 could provide me the controls I need. A perfect situation for me is that when you’re in A mode, you can have the dedicated dials for aperture, ISO and exposure compensation. That way, I never really need the menu button anymore and can forget the scattered menu altogether.
Anyway, enjoy your GX1!
pf…I use my MFT system to COMPLIMENT my full-frame DSLR system. That being said…none of these systems, (Not Samsung, NEX, Pany, Oly, Fuju…etc) will or can replace a full-frame DSLR with fast primes, etc. Not even a contest. ..For me the MFT is the best complimentary camera SYSTEM to use when I do not what to haul the beasts…MFT has small size, great glass and gets better and better every year. It is the best out the door have fun camera and still get rockin shots!!!!! Love it.
I just got me notice…I have to go to the post office and pick up my GX1 & LVF 2! Yippee!
did you see MR’s resolution test NEX7 vs Leica M9?
maybe the NEX7 could replace many of my big cameras.
and recently, some Chinese sites compared the NEX7 against the 5Dmk2 and D3X , they are very similar in terms of color depth and resolution ,with slight edge to the NEX7 in DR department.
You have to hit a button for iso on all dslrs. That is the dumbest thing ever. If you think about it iso is the only thing you set exposure with. Sure shutter and aperture effect exposure but you set those for a specific reasons. Motion and dof. All cameras need 3 dials maybe 4 wb would be awesome as well.
Scott…I agree whole-heartedly!!!!!!!! Let me do it with my hands..the more tactile controls the better…its faster, less fiddly and lets me take the photo I want MUCH faster!
Admin. BRAVO! What a great roundup of testing….some of these are REALLY interesting!!!!!!
omg this is disaster
This is like the final whistle to move to Nex
I just did the rolling shutter test on my ep3. It is deffinitly the I.S. doing that. I turned it off and it was just fine. I heard it was automatically turned off during video but this is mistaking.
That admin is ultimate nikon fanboy. You can’t reason with fanboy.
nikon and pentax fanboys are two worst kinds of fanboys in the world and you should avoid them altogether.