Just watch the video to see if they liek the E-M1II or not…

Olympus E-M1II preorders:
In USA at BHphoto, Amazon, GetOlympus and Adorama.
In Europe at ParkCameras. WexUK. Digitech.ch.

Engadget tested the Olympus E-m1II and writes:

The E-M1 Mark II is undoubtedly Olympus’ best mirrorless camera to date. But here’s the thing: I think the E-M1 Mark II’s main flaw, if you can call it that, is that it costs $2,000. That’s a lot more than competing cameras like the upcoming Sony A6500, which costs $500 less and arguably offers a better lens ecosystem. Sure, we haven’t put that one through its paces yet, but Sony’s track record in the mirrorless space speaks for itself.
I’m not saying the E-M1 Mark II isn’t worth it, but I have a hunch a lot of people will struggle to come to terms with that price. Especially if they can get similar results elsewhere. Still, if you can afford it and are are due for an upgrade, the E-M1 Mark II is a no-brainer.

And Dpreview added the E-M1II to their studio comparison scene tool. Don’t know what you think but I see a clear improvement over the E-M1 predeccessor:

Olympus E-M1II preorders:
In USA at BHphoto, Amazon, GetOlympus and Adorama.
In Europe at ParkCameras. WexUK. Digitech.ch.

The new Panasonic LX10 is set to ship in a few days according to BHphoto. And here is the full review from CameraLabs:

Panasonic’s Lumix LX10 / LX15 is a highly compelling premium compact which bravely goes head-to-head with the big hitters from Sony and Canon. Rather than producing a me-too version, the LX10 / LX15 features a number of unique differences which stand out from the crowd: a 24-72mm f1.4-2.8 lens that’s brighter and focuses closer than most when zoomed-wide, generous 15 minute 4K movie clips, and Panasonic’s wealth of clever 4K Photo modes which now let you refocus and adjust the depth-of-field after the event. You’re also getting a touchscreen that tilts up (albeit not down), 1080 video at 120p for slow motion, decent Wifi features and USB charging. There no built-in viewfinder, nor ND filter, but for the price this won’t bother most buyers. Ultimately the LX10 / LX15 is a welcome addition to the increasingly crowded premium compact market and one I can highly recommend.

the YI M1 and the Sony A6300 (Image courtesy: 3D-Kraft)

YI M1 Mirrorless vs. Sony A6300 Comparison Review (3D-Kraft):

This camera currently leaves me in a letdown. The hardware looks nice, feels well and has a lot of potential, especially the heart of the camera, the Sony IMX269 Four Thirds sensor. But the firmware as well as the separate smartphone app leaves a lot of room for improvements especially in the video section! I think many of the current downsides could be adressed and solved by firmware updates

The Yi M1 is a gorgeous mirrorless camera at a rock-bottom price (TheNextWeb):

As someone with pretty ordinary camera needs, the Yi M1 is a pretty satisfactory piece of kit. It’s well built. It takes decent daytime shots. It has a bunch of extra features that you’ll love, like built-in Wi-Fi and MicroHDMI. In short, it ticks most boxes you’d want ticked in a camera.

The YI M1 can be bought at Amazon (Click here).

The new G80 1.1 firmware update only patially fixed the IS issue. CameraJabber reports:

The firmware update was to correct the visible recoil or bounce-back effect that happens in video mode when panning the camera. I’ve now shot more video with the camera and there is an improvement with the updated 12-60mm kit lens and at common video panning speeds many would struggle to spot it. However, as you can see from the video above, the problem persists with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens. The narrow angle of view of this lens makes any movement much more obvious.

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The Great JPEG Shootout! (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, iPhone, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic)

TheCameraStoreTV tested the JPEG quality of all major manufacturers. And for them Panasonic those a better job than Olympus! Watch the video to find out their reasoning behind that conclusion.

I am pretty sure the new Olympus 12-100mm PRO lens is going to become our favorite travel zoom lens. The lens is set to start shipping next week. And here is a quick review, with a lot of photos, of the 12-100mm by Pattayadays.com:

It’s a day since the postman delivered this lens, and so far I am very happy with it. The extra reach, the ability to get close to your subject, the confidence you can have in the IS; all provide expanded opportunities for shooting. It’s going to be an excellent walk-around companion for the next few years.

More short 12-100mm PRO hands-on:
Allan Weitz hands-on on Explora.
Olympus 12-100mm PRO lens review by Lydogbilde.no.
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Sample Photos (ePhotozine).

12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. PCHstore.