Re: Micro 4/3rds vs. Full Frame
Hello guys ,
I have a GM5 (Micro 4/3 ) with the very high ranked 12-32 kit lens. I have also an old Nikon D3200 ( APSC ) with the 18-55 VR II kit lens.
Today I made some tests and while sharpness can compare , the big difference is how the sensor reproduce light and dynamic . The images from the D3200 in a sunny landscape scene is much better , light in the leaves , colors depth , when you use the straight out of the camera Jpegs with no PP . Sure you can improve the GM5 results shooting raw , or by PP the jpegs by increasing hugely saturation , uplifting shadows , but even though I cannot really match the D3200 rendition. See below an example of the pics taken exact same time , same settings . The GM5 is at 200 iso as this is the lower it goes , it has an extended ISO where you can go down to 100 but it does not improve anything.
I have in order to have a fair comparison , I set the GM5 in 3:2 ( not 4:3) , which makes 13 Mpx instead of 16 Mpx , and the D3200 , took resolution down to Medium ( ie 13 Mpx instead of 24 Mpx) . Both camera picture control on standard , high dynamic off on GM5 , D lighting off on Nikon D3200 .
So on all tests I made , the GM5 images looks always flat and lacking color and light dynamic compared to the D3200.
I still think the GM5 is a great little camera as very small and light with great IQ , but those who tells me the Micro4/3 sensor produce indsitinguisable results as APSC unless very high ISO , I have some doubts as this is taken at very low ISO .
If you guys do not share this , please comment and provide examples.
GM5 , 12-32 mm at 18 mm. , in 3:2 ie approx 13 Mpx
Nikon D3200 , 18-55 VR II at 24 mm , medium not large , so 14 Mpx instead of 24 Mpx.