whynotwalk wrote:Also the Olympus's 4/3rds sensor seems to be a dead-end, and the larger sensor size (and higher megapixel count) seem to allow for better cropping and blow-ups with the Canon.
photohiker wrote:whynotwalk wrote:Also the Olympus's 4/3rds sensor seems to be a dead-end, and the larger sensor size (and higher megapixel count) seem to allow for better cropping and blow-ups with the Canon.
Congratulations on the new camera!
I agree that the 4/3rds format seems to be headed for a dead end. It's basically been replaced by Micro 4/3rds which is the same size sensor in a smaller format body. Micro 4/3 kickstarted the mirrorless camera format in the last couple of years and the segment now accounts for 40% of interchangeable lens cameras in Japan. Given the current state of sensor technology, bigger is usually better but smaller is often quite adequate. Funnily enough, for bushwalking it comes down to the bulk and weight of the lenses rather than the bodies.
Nick S wrote:Interesting to see the comparison. Yeah atm i have a 350d which im pretty happy with but wonder if an upgrade to a 550 would change much. I'd be keen on getting a smaller lens though.
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