#1
Panasonic
Lumix S5II
$1797.99
positive
neutral
negative
OM SYSTEM
OM-1
86 positive 3 neutral 19 negative
Based on 108 Reddit mentions
$1599.00
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Tempted to convert to Olympus/OM
Current OM-5 is based on a 9 year old imaging sensor and AF system. If your goal was to "upgrade to a proper mirrorless" - that's not really "proper" by any modern standards of focusing or sensor performance. Most "proper modern" mirrorless cameras, regardless of sensor size, start around $1500-2500
...Accomplished_Fun1847 in r/M43
June 5, 2025 4:03 PM
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Evaluating the M43 system (noise and print size)
By basic physics, a M4/3 camera will have two stops more noise and two stops deeper DoF for the same settings. (DoF assuming the same equivalent lens length). So for example, a 400 ISO 25mm f/2 image on M4/3 would look like a 1600 ISO 50mm f/4 on Full Frame (which your D700 is). Now, importantly, co
...Repulsive_Target55 in r/M43
July 21, 2025 8:44 PM
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It's M43 Monday! Ask Us Anything about Micro Four-Thirds Photography - all questions welcome!
I've just jumped into M43 to have the DSLR options I'm used to (with an APS-C DSLR) but in a more convenient size and weight. I initially ordered an E-M10 Mark IV but found it tiny and felt the construction was flimsy, particularly the port cover for the USB port and the door for the SD card and bat
...BobSmith616 in r/M43
March 23, 2026 4:06 PM
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