rethinking Micro Four Thirds in 2016

Camera Newton wrote:

Jorginho wrote:

You have your analyses, you have your requirements. What should we think about? To me it is all about the system, so lenses too and that combo's size and weight. Not much has changed at all.

Since 2012 mFTs has had its own development too. Much better AF especially C-AF with Panasonics, but also EM1. Video and still IQ has gone up (but for stills compared to the Em5, which is also 2012, not much). Lens choice is still to my mind by far the best and unqiue in the mirrorless segment but most importantly I cannot find equivalents in my case in any other systemcam.

But to each their own. We can make a fuss about the details, but Sony and Fuji will get you where you want too (Fuji not for video, okey..). So does it matter? If you are nitpicking like me it does, but a more realistic view tells me that "not so much" is the better answer.

Sony has BIG covered. The A6000 is too big for most pockets and almost all their lenses rated above dismal are too big or too heavy to be pocket-able.

yes most all larger format lenses are bigger.This is just basic physics. The op seems well aware. Calling the MFT pocket able is a bit of a stretch. You need to be very selective with your bodies and lenses and/or have some seriously large pockets

None can compete with the 20mm F/1.7 or 45mm F/1.8 on a GM5.

a5000 and 20 1.8. Very similar biggest exception would be no EVF and seperate flash for gm5

It gets even worse if one wants a longer focal length. All the Sony lenses over 80mm (EFL) are HUGE while the aforementioned 45mm (90mm) is very small.

yes lenses get bigger with larger sensors.

The best part about M43 (and Nikon 1) is one can carry a whole system comfortably in their pockets, no bag needed. We are left free to use both hands for activities without the worry of leaving (in the case of an A7 and a few lenses) a $3000-$5000 system somewhere accidentally.

I see your a father and as such photography is often a secondary endeavor. This I understand and am in no way arguing with you. I am just pointing out that you are putting portability as your top priority. Some of us are willing to concede a little portability for a system with more capabilities. I carry a small bag or backpack depending on what I am doing. For me a little bit of extra size and a few ounces are irrelevant. The better performance of a full frame sensor at high ISOs is more important. This is just my lifestyle. If you look at the ops comments he correctly pointed out that when he purchased into MFT some of the other systems were in their infancy or did not exist. In todays market depending on what performance and lenses you want MFT is not the only option.

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