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E-P3 is a good upgrade from an E-PL1

Started Feb 25, 2017 | Discussions thread
Humansvillian
OP Humansvillian Veteran Member • Posts: 3,013
Re: E-P3 is a good upgrade from an E-PL1

I want to thank all that replied, and I'd venture to ask a question.

A new, reconditioned P-5 body is about $430, and the OMD-M10 Mk II is about the same price discounted on E-bay.

My question, for those who might know, is what upgrade from my P-3 would represent the biggest bang for the buck, the most improvement in image quality for the dollar, and the most gee whiz toys hidden inside the menus, for the money spent, the P-5 or the OMD-M10 Mk. II?

Maybe I should try a Panasonic camera, but my limited skills are all learned on Olympus cameras, I'm familiar with the system, and my guide book, E-PL1 for Dummies by Julia King, and my batteries and cords are all for Olympus cameras. I'd like to stay Oly, just to keep down the gadget bag.

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, here's some of the first shots from my new gadget. These were taken on Fine setting, full Auto, and downloaded using my Windows 10 photo app, using my 40-150 Oly telephoto lens.  The entire cost of the camera and lens is $200, and I'm as happy with this rig as I was that mini bike I got for Christmas when I was ten years old.:-)

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