micro 4/3rds

[nee]

Anyone have one of these cameras and if so what do you think of the quality of the photos.
I am considering changing my canon G9 for one

 

[ukcatfan]

All large sensor cameras get better quality pics than a p&s. Be aware that the Micro 4/3 cameras are not a DSLR though since they do not have a true optical viewfinder and mirror mechanism. All that I have seen have a small and somewhat low resolution LCD in the viewfinder. Also, be aware of the differences in the 4/3 system compared to other systems. They have a 2x crop factor where the other systems have around 1.5x. This gives you more reach with a particular lens compared to the others, but means that it is more difficult and expensive to cover the ultra wide end. It also means that you have more depth of field at any given focal length/aperture combination. Only you can decide if these things are detriments or benefits to what you are trying to accomplish.

 

[boBQuincy]

Here is an article that gives a quick comparison of a G11 and a Micro 4/3 P&S:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/g11.shtml

The G11 was at ISO 640, not at it's best, but at that ISO the u4/3 is easily better.
None of the u4/3 P&S models have an optical viewfinder which is why I went with the G11 but it sure would be nice to have that larger sensor! Maybe one day some manufacturer will make a u4/3 P&S with a real viewfinder!

 

[edolyne]

nee

I have the Olympus E-P2, right now I just have the 14-45 lens on it but I am planning to get a few others. The camera size is great, especially in comparison to my hefty kit and I love the electronic viewfinder. The image quality is awesome, there is something about the Olympus colors that I love and their glass is truly amazing. Zuiko is regarded as one of the best quality lenses that you can get, sharpness is unmatched by many others in my opinion. The evf on this camera really shines in comparison with it's competition, it's bright, has lots of detail and is supposed to be the best evf in the industry right now. My opinion is that you can't go wrong with the e-p2. When I have some time I will post some shots I have taken with it since I got it about two weeks ago.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Here is an article that gives a quick comparison of a G11 and a Micro 4/3 P&S:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/g11.shtml

The G11 was at ISO 640, not at it's best, but at that ISO the u4/3 is easily better.
None of the u4/3 P&S models have an optical viewfinder which is why I went with the G11 but it sure would be nice to have that larger sensor! Maybe one day some manufacturer will make a u4/3 P&S with a real viewfinder!

They do have one you can buy as an attachment, but it goes in the hotshoe, so you can't use it if you're using an external flash (there's no built in flash).

 

[nee]

Thanks for the input, I have looked at the pen but not sure about the lenses.
Perhaps I will wait for something like a 28mm fixed lens that will have at least *5 zoom instead of having to carry several.