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Why Olympus is an ACE in all sizes ! Locked

Started Jul 22, 2021 | Discussions thread
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steppenwolfer Senior Member • Posts: 1,153
Re: Why Olympus is an ACE in all sizes !

It is true, there are various sized bodies available from Olympus. Problem to me is, that high end functions and capabilities are not available in smallest bodies. EM5 mk3 finally got phase detection, but still does not have all functions found in big brother EM1 mk2.

Same goes for Panasonic - I had G9 which was great, but for my intended use quiet big. GX series which would be "right size" for me, lack capabilities and functions found in G9.

So, if one choose smaller body, there will be several compromises made - some are understandable (physical limitations) and some are there only due to market segmentation.

Currently I don't own any m4/3 body, but am holding few lenses and waiting for next generation of bodies. In the meantime I use Nikon Z which, with "consumer" lenses is not that much bigger than m4/3 system that I had.

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Sony RX100 V Nikon Z7 Nikon Z fc Nikon AP-F 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 +8 more
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