Michael_13

No, actually, you misunderstood the others. ;-) You simply must use the Macro Mode (flower) setting of your XZ-1 for being able to focus closely. The "normal" setting simply won't do...

It's strengths are: Lightness and video.

E--M5 is a tank compared to it, but I still want the Oly. ;-)

Yes, and better than many, too!

You don't like your J1? Why do you want to get rid of it already?

1. Let's be happy that they did not join the Megapixel Race!
2. I doubt that they dare to lie about the "new" sensor. They know that sites like this will tear it apart if there's no visible...

Try the Canon at F1.4 and F1.8 and you'll see why Pana's lens is worth its money.

Many of the (µ)4/3 lenses can compete with the "L" league from Canon - often at a better price.

Sensors are not everything. Sony may make excellent sensors, but 24 MP are useless for me. Even if their lens collection grows, their lenses will always be bulkier.
Quality of all current systems...

Sensors are not everything. Sony may make excellent sensors, but 24 MP are useless for me. Even if their lens collection grows, their lenses will always be bulkier.
Quality of all current systems...

Come on. The OM-D is very good, yes, but your 450d is not bad either.

The only compact that can keep up at the same aperture is the G1 X. Maybe when high DOF is required, the XZ-1 will not be far away (until ISO800).
Would you mind to clarify your statement?

Where do you take pictures of your family? I usually do this indoors, where almost any current SLR struggles at ISO1600 and above due to DOF. Sure, you can use a flash, but who likes flash pictures?

Yes, G1 X is really good, but OM-D is not a compact: Use the right lens, when you need more light.

So true. I dislike file access, too.
Some functions are really good, but the GUI ruins everything.

... I know this feeling: I will probably never buy anything with the half eaten apple on it. So simply enjoy your camera, it surely is one of the best in the current market. Greets, Michael

The focal length is shown in the exif data - both physical and 35mm-equivalent. While shooting you can only estimate it from the zoom bar. Greetings, Michael

Yes, the 5060 is an excellent camera. I still have its predecessor, 5050. The colours are great in your samples, but I remember that both cams needed to be lowered in their contrast setting....

Oly and Pana offer EVF (sold separately), LX5 great video. EX1 has tilt screen, but less zoom. You may be able to get one very cheaply. G1X meets almost all your criteria, but is more...

Hi Chris, have fun with your new camera! And even if the weather stays dull: Try the Oly colours (JPG or OlyViewer2 RAW). They will make the XZ-1 even more shine. Also pay attention to...

@Caleido:
Actually I only had the 36 MP in mind. So you can take the additional "s" as a typo.
Still, I think that 12 MP is enough for most cases, but Nikon had to come up with 16 MP. The market...

@Caleido:
Actually I only had the 36 MP in mind. So you can consider the additional "s" as a typo.
Still, I think that 12 MP is enough for most cases, but Nikon had to come up with 16 MP. The...