Lumix GF1 vs Oly EP-1
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- lukus_W0
I was thinking about the GF1 .. I hadn't heard about the NX10
- 23kon0
if i was using my camera as much these days as I used to (at the moment ive got a ricoh gx100) i'd go for the EP-1 as i think it looks fantastic!!!!
theres a wee comparison of the two at the start of this article
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/…
- Tungsten0
- do you really think the speed of the lens will make up for the reduced size of the ccd?mrghost
- its overpriced, can get very good lenses for much cheaper. Wouldnt mind having one though!Hombre_Lobo
- scarabin0
these threads always end up like those unsolved mysteries shows
- d_rek0
Somewhat relevant:
Just bought a Canon S90 - my first point and shoot. More impressed with this thing the more I use it!
- Tungsten0
I've been tempted by these also, but the high iso performance on them still isn't the greatest, and they're not really all that small. For half the price you can get a small / entry level slr with a prime lens.
Also, the panasonic 20mm f/1.7 doesn't give you really shallow DOF because the micro 4/3rds sensor is pretty small.
- Hombre_Lobo0
el_pix, Nice cam!!!
v v nice that EPL1. Not much between them really, i prefer the feel of the GF1 myself.However i find the ergonomics of the EP2 and EP1 horrible, which seems to be a huge improvement with the EPL1 - the taller body and grip look much better.
Nearestexit, have you looked at the Samsung NX10?
it may satisfy your SLR style thirst, and still satisfy your compact camera thirst...i am currently v thirsty, sorry :/It looks good, 2 lens and body for a bargain £600!
review here -
http://www.photographyblog.com/r…Its not a microFourThirds camera or DSLR camera, its a new breed of mirrors APS-C sensor cameras - basically it has a much larger sensor than micro four thirds (which should in theory produce better images with less noise) - same size as much low end SLR's.
- thanks hombre. gf1 was actually my second choice. i chose e-pl1 because it has built-in flash, in body image stabilization, it's a newer product, looks more hip and cheaper.
here's a sample shot.
http://imgur.com/IF8…el_pix - in body image stabilization, it's a newer product, looks more hip and cheaper.
here's a sample shot.
http://imgur.com/IF8…el_pix - here's a sample shot.
http://imgur.com/IF8…el_pix
- thanks hombre. gf1 was actually my second choice. i chose e-pl1 because it has built-in flash, in body image stabilization, it's a newer product, looks more hip and cheaper.
- nearestexit0
Ya, I've seen the S90 in action. Nice camera, but I really want to use different lenses.
Also, I agree that the Noktor lens is pretty amazing. It would be interesting to see what the depth of field looks like with this thing.
- lukus_W20
Well - I bought a GF1 with a 20mm lense .. it's lovely. Very happy .. thx for all the tips Hombre_Lobo :)
- Hombre_Lobo0
Nice image el_pix!
You just cant go wrong with the EPL-1, had it been out when i bought my GF1 its hard to say which id choose. The IS is a beautiful thing. And people bang on about olympus jpeg colours...and they do so for a reason!
you get the 17mm f2.8 lens? its a good un! Gets over-shadowed by the panasonic 20mm f1.7 - which is indeed better, but the olympus 17mm 2.8 is v v sharp, lovely lens i tell thee!!!
the dream! - EPL1 + 20mm f1.7 - Low light king!!
im helping a mate choose a camera soon and ill have good old feel (behave) of the EPL1, if the ergonomics are better than my GF1, they're will be problems!! :D
- Hombre_Lobo0
Nightshade, the LX3 is a great compact camera, that or the S90 or G11 are gonna be the best compacts you can get.
A friend bought one recently so i got a play, and it is v v compact!
the 2,5 optical is the only drawback.
The s90 and g11 are also fractionally better in low light - but really not much.you considering it? got a great macro that LX3!
- I'm fine with the zoom, I already have a Canon 5D with plenty of lenses. The LX3 looks like a great camera for the pocket.Nightshade
- pocketNightshade
- Hombre_Lobo0
Nooooo way lukus!! Awesome!! You're welcome dude! :)
You got a DSLR too?
Be sure to check out the firmware hack, it enables full manual control in video, without it it's a nightmare to get good footage without that choppy effect becuase it defaults to wide open aperture, which means high shutter speed. With the firmware hack though it produces some very nice video!Thanks to the great hardware of the gf1 you can even increase the bitrate of the video to 33mbps, which does look a bit better.
Also the other panasonic lenses are all good, really good for the money. The 14-45mm is better than the newer 14-42mm though.
- Hombre_Lobo0
Enjoy your cam dude! Post some pics here, even your test pics!!
Also don't forget about lightroom 3's awesome noise reduction. Panasonic jpegs have a conservative approach which often leaves jpegs noisy, but detailed. Get them raws in lightroom and watch it work wonders with iso 1600 and even 3200 (pushing it though).
Love my gf1, built like a tank! Also the perfect case for the gf1 +20mm is the 'apex 60 AW', like it was made for that combo!
Once you get a geek started eh!! Have fun!
- you should be on commissionAtkinson
- Lol!
All proceeds go to charity!!Hombre_Lobo
- inteliboy0
wish there was a primo full frame (or close) sensor version of these 4/3 cameras. Something like the m9 but obviously more affordable. Hate that my 50mm becomes a 100mm.
- ok_not_ok0
Panasonic cameras are over priced tho..specially the G2.