Highlights
Quality
Photo quality is terrific, and while it's not as good a high end slr (like my canon 7d), it is a definite step up from a point ... Read More
Of course, the way to really maximize image quality is to pair this camera with leica m or screw mount lenses via simple adapters.
I am an experienced photographer with many old and manual cameras, but i still have trouble with the settings changes in the no... Read More
I'm familiar with the interface, and have had good luck with them in the past, so i'm kind of sticking with what i know.
Price
I bought this on a closeout sale cause the price was so great and i'm glad i did!
Taking into account the price factor, you can really see the value of purchasing this well built camera.
The deal price was only a few dollars more than the 14mm lens i intended to purchase anyway, so i bought the kit when the amazo... Read More
There are likely better choices out there, but the price for this might be right for many.
Shipping
One of my favourite features is the fast auto-focus which is said to be almost as fast as dslr's.
Competitiveness
Very sharp 12mp pictures, and the big 4/3 sensor is much-much better than a 12mp sensor in small compact cameras.
There are some who complain about the lack of hotshoe, viewfinder, and physical dials; but for my needs, none of these omission... Read More
This was a good camera when it was released but if you are currently (2014) on the market for an entry into micro 4/3 don't eve... Read More
This won't replace a good slr, or even a serious p&s like a g1x.
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- This product had a total of 56 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 19 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am on my way to a very long europe trip and didnt want to take just any old pointandshoot but also did not want to take my dslr
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am picky about my photos but i also no photographer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im used to my dslr recycling flash in 1 secondf whereas this camera will take 23 seconds
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That said i believe for point and shoot cameras this is normal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i bought the camera i was actually buying it more for the lens than the camera
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The panasonic is a lot faster with a lot of nifty features in the menus but lacks motion stabilization onboard rather it leaves it to the lenses unlike olympus pen cameras that implement it in the camera
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Stock lenses usually do not have the same crispiness
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im not a great photographer by any means but i did have a bit of experience with manual 35mm cameras and ive owned several higher end super zoom point and shoot digital cameras