Olympus OM-D E-M10 Review at dpreview

[JRG]

It's up:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/oly..._source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

 

[traveler_101]

Yeah, and Olympus came off smiling again: another gold award. The E-M10 is described as smaller, lighter and more ergonomic than the E-M5, all that at a lower price point as well. I think Olympus has wrung just about all they can out of the OMD camera--and while it certainly has cut out its niche, we are beginning to see the limits of the technology. Problem is that you still have a camera that cannot quite keep up with APS-C sensors especially at higher ISOs (according to page 13 of the review) and although it is smaller than these cameras, it is still large enough to invite comparison.

Personally, I think it's time to see Olympus turn to innovating and redesigning the Pen cameras. I have always though that the real advantage of m43 lies in small size. I have an E-PM2.

 

[cosmonaut]

I would like to see them improve their sensor. They are bad to wrap the same old sensor in a new skin over and over with little improvement.
This is their third offering in the OMD line all the same sensor just different bodies. I actually think the image quality of the E5 was better. I saw less Jpeg artifacts and the images seemed sharper. The OMD lenses are not as good as the 4/3rd lenses. IMO.

Yeah, and Olympus came off smiling again: another gold award. The E-M10 is described as smaller, lighter and more ergonomic than the E-M5, all that at a lower price point as well. I think Olympus has wrung just about all they can out of the OMD camera--and while it certainly has cut out its niche, we are beginning to see the limits of the technology. Problem is that you still have a camera that cannot quite keep up with APS-C sensors especially at higher ISOs (according to page 13 of the review) and although it is smaller than these cameras, it is still large enough to invite comparison.

Personally, I think it's time to see Olympus turn to innovating and redesigning the Pen cameras. I have always though that the real advantage of m43 lies in small size. I have an E-PM2.

 

[gustavoAvila]

I would like to see them improve their sensor.

Olympus does not design or build sensors, they source them from Panasonic or Sony (and in the past, Kodak).

In any case, the current sensors (and cameras) are very capable and arguably offer the best price/performance/size balance in the market.

Yup, they may not have the absolute best resolution or noise performance, but I know what I will be carrying when I am climbing a mountain, shooting a dance recital or strolling along a rain swept beach.

 

[Johnhw]

Owning a E-M10 for several weeks now I can tell you I enjoy it. See my link a few lines down. I don;t think every camera has to be a be-all end all in photo land...there is a place for most models...and prices. I used my F3 for 20 years...no need to change anything.

However, besides the sensors there is technology Oly is still developing that looked interesting like the patent for changing the areas of exposure within the frame (see article at Dp Review a few days ago). Also, they just announced the 7-14 2.8 pro ad 300/4 pro...obviously to grab more of the DSLR crowd. I mainly use the Oly for travel an carryall...and don;t expect every new model or other to be perfect.

As an x pro Fuji owner I appreciate that camera as well, the OVF is just too much fun.

I say either enjoy what each manufacturer has to offer and at some point one model or more...will feel right for you. The E-m10 fits what I need with a few small primes for travel, the Fuji for more serious work.

We have so many choices out there...keep shooting!