If asked for an opinion, I would probably name Sony CSC as
the best value for money camera but I still stubbornly want an Olympus. It may
be indisputable that Sony, with its bigger sensor can produces (just slightly)
better image quality but I really prefer the feel of an Olympus and their
smaller (in diameter term at least) lenses. I believe Sony is capable of making
smaller lenses too but perhaps it’s their decision to emphasize on their bigger
sensor that leads to the current design.
Today is an exciting day for me because Olympus
just announced a new camera, the new OM-D E-M10. So how is this camera
different from the many that they have made? As a start it’s a budget OM-D
which means it’s an O-MD that I can actually afford. This range of camera
always gives more physical control and a built in EVF, both of which I’ve
really come to appreciate even as I played with my Nikon P510. I would also really appreciate the built in flash
(with hotshoe for external), the 3-Axis Image Stabilisation (even if it’s
downgraded from 5-axis) and Wi-Fi implementation which allow transfer of files
and remote control with a mobile phone.
Many people are scratching their head
over who this model is for and I can say it’s for upgrader like me! Olympus
never have, in their micro 4/3 range, a camera that has a mode dial, an EVF, a
tilting viewfinder and a built in flash all in one body like many of their
competitors do and now, they finally do. When I start using a sophisticated
compact system camera, I would hate to start missing features that I used to
enjoyed on my compact. Yes, I am on a budget and would prefer not to purchase separately an external
flash or external EVF. The rest of the specs are pretty standard which means it’s
as good as anything else out there. Anyone who expected E-M1 specs for lower
price is not being realistic. With the new pancake zoom kit bundle which makes
the camera even more compact, it is an easy decision to make. I am getting
this.
As soon as the market price drop a little after its introduction.
