Originally Posted by Art Vandelay II
As far as IQ goes; I really don't think it will be an issue. The Oly E-420 looks great at ISO 100-800 and is usable at ISO1600, that's good enough for me, and I'm sure it's good enough for 95% of most other users as well. And dynamic range keeps getting better and better on APS-C and 4/3rs, so that's not an issue for me.
I do think this will be a wonderful compliment to an SLR, but I also think it will drastically cut into SLR sales as well if the price is right. This system should suit street shooters, soccer moms, and tourists better than an SLR system. That leaves only serious photo geeks, pixel peepers, portrait photographers, sports photographers, and pro's as the market for SLR's.
I don't think that IQ of E420 is great.
Not bad. Maybe good. But it's 10 Mp camera. The customer like more Mp
A350 is the best seller in Japan.
Lets wait for real product of 4/3 micro. Nothing to discuss.
If we have a look at the diameter of bayonet and body sizes of 4/3 micro, it's easy to understand that it's not p&s camera. It's small camera (with IQ between prosumer and APS-C) with
with interchangeable lenses and 4/3 sensor.
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/pa...-8979-9-2.html
The difference between 4/3 and 4/3 micro is not high.