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E-PL6 (or E-PL5) as a pocket camera?

Started Apr 12, 2015 | Discussions thread
dv312
dv312 Veteran Member • Posts: 9,215
Re: E-PL6 (or E-PL5) as a pocket camera?

I had the RX100 but sold it

Even though the images are good, the ample DOF was not to my liking

I'm so used to either FF or m43 images as compared to those from the 1" sensor, especially in regard to DOF control

On the MFT front you now have many choices:

1) the LX100 : not quite pocketable but small enough for cargo pants; multiple aspect ratio; retractable and bright lens; usable focal range; silent shutter

downside is low res of 12MP, lack of tilt LCD, the tiny EVF and slow electronic zoom ( I sold it after 2 weeks of use)

2) the GM1: a marvel of engineering feat; a 12-32mm perfectly mated to the body (albeit a bit dim); even smaller than the RX100 except for the thickness of the lens; silent shutter; a better cam than the RX100 if you ask me

downside is the unfriendly ergo, lack of EVF, lack of IBIS, lack of tilt LCD; I shoot a lot of street and the ergo lets it down

3) the EPL7: excellent build and handsome camera; best ergo among the 3; has IBIS and tilt LCD;

it's becoming my daily walkabout camera (the GM1 was before it); can make use of external EVF; can make use of all non IS lenses

downside: no silent shutter, a bit larger /heavier than the GM1 and RX100; no builtin flash

Cheers,

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