We have two new reviews of classic Olympus film cameras

Allan Weitz (Click here) tested the O-Product:

Technologically, the O-Product is bare-bones as it gets. The lens is a fixed 35mm f/3.5 semi wide-angle lens with an 80s-vintage center-weighted autofocus system. The auto-exposure system offers zero overrides, and it comes with a detachable “potato-masher” style flashgun for indoor and low-light shooting.

Even if your sense of humor is buried deep within you, there’s no way you can pick up an O-Product and not crack a smile. Better yet, when you aim the camera at somebody, the camera invariably brings a smile to your subject’s face simply because unlike black-clad, Darth Vader-like DSLRs, the O-Product is not at all threatening when aimed one’s way.

Bjorn Petersen (Click here) tested the Stylus Epic:

What originally drew me to is, back then, was the reputation of the 35mm f/2.8 lens. “It has legendary sharpness,” I was told. That, and friends talked about how quick it was to use, how it was weather sealed, and how well the flash worked. I had to have it, if just to contrast the slow-moving medium format systems in which I was invested.

Micael Widell made this comparison to check out the PROS and CONS if using MFt vs FF.

I was curious to see how well the E-M1X high resolution images perform against the new $10,000 Fuji GFX. And here is the answer given to use by the Dpreview Studio Scene Tool:

Of course there is a big difference…but I would say this isn’t a bad performance from the Olympus if you consider the Olympus costs 66% less :)

E-M1X Links:
Olympus E-M1X in USA at Amazon, GetOlympus, Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus E-M1X in Europe at Calumet Germany, ParkCameras, Jessops, WexUK.

Check out if this lens can convince Darren Miles to return to MFT :)

ePhotozine published the full Panasonic G90 G95 Review:

The Panasonic Lumix G90 offers a compelling set of features, combined with excellent handling, and a weather sealed magnesium alloy body. In camera image stabilisation results in sharp photos, and using the Micro Four Thirds system means there’s an abundance of lenses available, both compact and professional. Whilst the battery life is a little short, the power saving option promises to extend this to 1000 shots.

The Panasonic Lumix G90 offers compelling video features, beyond what you would expect at this price point. The G90 provides unlimited 4K UHD video recording, along with V-Log L, which will make it a particularly appealing option for those with a serious interest in video recording.

The new “Live View Composite” works much the same way as Olympus’ “Live Composite” feature, and is a welcome addition, letting you see the photo as it is exposed, whilst also ensuring you avoid over-exposed shots when taking long-exposure night photographs.

If you like the large range of Micro Four Thirds lenses, like the idea of a more compact camera system, then the G90 offers a great DSLR styled camera body.

The camera offers very good image quality, although the 20mp Four Thirds sensor struggles to match APS-C sensors for noise performance at higher ISO speeds. If you don’t need to shoot at high ISO speeds, and want a camera with excellent external controls, and great handling, then the Panasonic Lumix G90 offers a great weather-sealed option. The built-in image stabilisation system works well, meaning you can shoot as slower shutter speeds, and therefore keep the ISO speed down.

Preorders:
G95 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
14-140mm II lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.

Preorders: 10-25mm lens on BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon and FocusCamera.

Long time camera guru Gordon Laing posted the full Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 review:

Also Photographyblog posted their 10-25mm review:

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH is an optically outstanding, outrageously fast lens that will particularly appeal to videographers thanks to its killer combination of a de-clicked aperture ring and focus clutch mechanism with linear manual focusing. With stellar performance throughout the aperture and focal ranges, it could conceivably replace a number of prime lenses in your camera bag, such is the optical quality on offer.

Peter Forsgård compares the noise performance between the two cameras.

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