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Best compact 4/3 camera with quality zoom

Started May 25, 2014 | Discussions thread
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Re: Best compact 4/3 camera with quality zoom

Hi,

I am sure this topic has been discussed before, but the information I found seems to be a bit outdated.

I have been a long time SLR/DSLR user. But lately the idea of having a more portable system seems more and more appealing to me. To be sure, I will still keep my DSLR system. In fact, I will have to use my telephoto lens (a rather large 300mm f/2.8 lens with extenders). But for general purpose -- landscape, street scene, people, even macro -- a small camera with 1 lens sounds pretty good to me.

Which camera and lens kit would you recommend? I am looking at the Olympus E-PM2 with the 14-42 lens kit, would this be a good choice? Is the lens good?

Again, I mainly want this system to supplement rather than replace my DSLR system, please keep that in mind when you make recommendations.

Thanks in advance,

How much are you willing to spend. The E-PM2 two lens kit is an amazing bargain. Unlike the GX1 you can add a viewfinder if you are so inclined. The IQ is better than the Panasonic. However no PSAM mode dial. But value for money there is no contest. The kit lens is very good and the 40-150mm zoom makes this an extremely portable and versatile system. Even if the two lens kit was priced the same as the GX1 I would buy it for the better IQ and the extra lens. This is assuming you are shooting stills primarily.

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