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GX7 sensor vs. EM5 or EM1 sensor

Started Feb 5, 2014 | Discussions thread
Ulric Veteran Member • Posts: 4,559
Re: GX7 sensor vs. EM5 or EM1 sensor

Andrew MM wrote:

What about DR on high contrast shots? According to DPR and DXO, the dynamic range is considerably higher on the EM5 vs the GM1 (closer with t he GX7). Plus the curves are much more gentle that reduces clipping. You have both cameras...any thoughts?

DxO reports a much larger difference between the GM1 and GX7 than is reasonable for two cameras with the same sensor. With no independent verification, I think it is wise to ignore dubious results.

Live blinkies, the single most important feature in nailing exposure, are unfortunately only available on Olympus cameras. I think that's much more important than any sensor difference between these cameras.

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