Bhima78
Senior Member
As someone who has shot DSLRs exclusively for over the past decade, I decided to make the switch to Mirrorless for various reasons: 1) portability 2) A usable live-view (unlike any DSLR I've used) that greatly increases the flexibility and creativity of your shot's perspective 3) in-body image stabilization is far superior to lens-only stabilization and 4) a good selection of excellent glass that performs equal to their Canon Nikon equivalents while being 1/2 the weight, size and some are even much cheaper (12-40mm 2.8f is half the price of the Canon or Nikon equivalent).
I was initially worried that the image quality would not be up to my standards compared to the Nikon D7000 I use at work with a Nikon 40mm 2.8 macro lens and a Sigma 17-50 2.8 EX OS lens. I can safely say that my initial worries were unfounded. This camera produces fantastic images, exposes quite well and has great dynamic range. I know its "only" a m4/3 sized sensor, but to my eyes at 100% crops, I am really seeing no practical differences between the images coming from this and the images coming from the Nikon I use.
The customizability of the buttons and various dials makes shooting with this camera much more enjoyable than any DSLR I have used that falls within the same price range. Add to that the exquisite lenses available, and I think I have found a great photographic tool for years to come.
Some of my cons: Video quality on this is only "ok". If you shoot alot of video, I'd consider the Panasonic GX7 instead or stick with a DSLR (they are still the best for video imo, except maybe the new Panasonic GH4). Battery life is also only OK, but I had already assumed it would never be as good as a DSLR since a DSLR rarely turns the screen on (and the larger body of a DSLR allows for a larger battery).
I was initially worried that the image quality would not be up to my standards compared to the Nikon D7000 I use at work with a Nikon 40mm 2.8 macro lens and a Sigma 17-50 2.8 EX OS lens. I can safely say that my initial worries were unfounded. This camera produces fantastic images, exposes quite well and has great dynamic range. I know its "only" a m4/3 sized sensor, but to my eyes at 100% crops, I am really seeing no practical differences between the images coming from this and the images coming from the Nikon I use.
The customizability of the buttons and various dials makes shooting with this camera much more enjoyable than any DSLR I have used that falls within the same price range. Add to that the exquisite lenses available, and I think I have found a great photographic tool for years to come.
Some of my cons: Video quality on this is only "ok". If you shoot alot of video, I'd consider the Panasonic GX7 instead or stick with a DSLR (they are still the best for video imo, except maybe the new Panasonic GH4). Battery life is also only OK, but I had already assumed it would never be as good as a DSLR since a DSLR rarely turns the screen on (and the larger body of a DSLR allows for a larger battery).
