The video on top shows a funny and not so technical comparison between the [shoplink 17361]Panasonic GF2[/shoplink] vs [shoplink 21330]Canon 600D[/shoplink] .

M43photo.blogspot (Click here) posted a more detailed [shoplink 16254]GH2[/shoplink] vs [shoplink 14826]GH1[/shoplink] video quality comparison: “One could be tempted to think that the GH1 gives better video quality, due to the twice as high video bitrate. But the GH2 has other advances…it is reasonable to guess that it samples more pixels as a basis for the video output…the GH2 gives somewhat better contrast and sharpness. The GH1 has slightly washed out colours and that the compression algorithm is better. My conclusion so far is that the GH2, even with lower bitrate, gives slightly better video quality.”
GH2 direct links at [shopcountry 16254].

One more thing…two lens reviews:
Zeiss (Rollei) 50mm F1.4 tested on the GH2 at EosHD (Click here). The Zeiss is only available on [shoplink 21329 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Panasonic 8mm Fisheye Review at E-P1.net (Click here). Check price and availability of that lens at [shopcountry 14820].

The Olympus E-PL2 has been tested by Electronista (Click here): “We suspect the intended audience will be very happy with the E-PL2. Apart from its jewel-like construction and finish, it’s an amazing piece of hardware for the price and size. The image quality is good for the class, and we saw some important steps forward in the control and visual output. [shoplink 21320]Penpal[/shoplink] is something of a novelty, especially at its $60 price, but it could be handy if you’re more interested in uploading to Facebook than an edit in Aperture or Lightroom”
Check the current E-PL2 price by clicking those direct links: [shopcountry 18844].

The Fuji X100 has been reviewed by Trustedreviews (Click here): “The Fujifilm X100 certainly isn’t for everyone with its fixed lens, sizeable body and even more sizeable price tag. However, its rock-solid build quality, superb image quality – with exceptional low light performance – and more compact stance than an equivalent DSLR means it will have pride of place for many enthusiasts and pros as a back up to their main kit. However, if in the unlikely event that you’re considering this camera without already owning a DSLR, then we’d have to concede that any one of many low- to mid-range DSLRs, such as the Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 550D, would be a more sensible bet. ”
Check the current X100 availability at [shopcountry 19929].

The Hong Kong website DC.Fever (Click here) posted a full Noktor 25mm review.
Check the current Noktor auctions on [shoplink 15659 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

The japanese website Trendy.Nikkeibp (Click here) tested the new Olympus lens converters. You can find image samples starting from page three of the review.

Olympus started to ship the converters and some of them are already in Stock! Check out those direct links:
Olympus Macro Converter at [shopcountry 21293] Olympus Wide Lens Converter at [shopcountry 21292] Olympus Fisheye Converter at [shopcountry 21289]

Luminous Landscape (Click here) posted a [shoplink 19929 ebay]Fuji X100[/shoplink] Field Test review. And the tester is quite frustrated: “In reviewing what I’ve written above, you’ll have noted that I am overtly critical of some aspects of the X100’s user interface. Indeed it is because the camera is otherwise so good, and the image quality so exceptional, that its UI flaws are all the more glaring. But – let me be clear about this. My UI complaints are based on a personal bias in favour of cameras having smooth and seamless control interfaces. I hate anything that gets in the way of my being able to change a camera’s settings quickly and transparently when the situations demands. If I’m using a technical or view camera I have endless patience for slow setting controls. But not on a camera designed for street or documentary style shooting. Even one extra button press, or needing to scroll down a menu to find a needed setting can cause the shot to be lost, and that’s unacceptable. I suppose that it’s my background as a photojournalist that brings out this frustration.”

Michael Carpentier (Click here) compared the Fuji X100 with the Panasonic GF1. The article is in french and the conclusion is “the X100 may offer a better IQ than the GF1 in SOME cases, but the m4/3 gives it a serious run for it’s money and is faster and generally more usable.”

You can preorder the Fuji X100 at Amazon US, Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon UK. And if you want it NOW than the you have to place your bid on [shoplink 19929 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. Good luck!

P.S.: To bad the GF1 is now discontinued. Only a few stores do have it in Stock now: [shopcountry 14828].

Last week SLRmagic announced the new [shoplink 21181 ebay]11mm f/1.4 manual lens for Micro Four Thirds[/shoplink]. The images you see on top are the very first full size samples posted by the company. CLick on the thumbnails to enlarge the image. The focal length and aperture are very appealing but the image quality is less impressive.
You can get the lens on [shoplink 21181 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Four-Thirds-User (Click here) made a very intriguing test. They compared the best Panasonic camera (the [shoplink 16254]GH2[/shoplink]) against the best Olympus camera (The [shoplink 17163]E-5[/shoplink]): “In our tests the results clearly show that the E-5 and GH2 can significantly out-resolve Olympus’ E-3 and E-30 DSLRs. The E-5 also out-resolves the GH2 at low and high ISO settings, although the GH2 rallies in mid-range ISO sensitivities.”
UPDATE: Take the test with a grain of salt. As our readers have noticed the test method and results are at least “questionable”. See the comparison made by DxOmark (Click here) to see a more scientific test:

Techradar (Click here) posted a new Olympus E-5 review: “There’s plenty about the Olympus E-5 to keep the enthusiast photographer happy; however, it’s one of those cameras that has lots of ‘buts’ about it. For a start many photographers, apart from those already committed to the Four Thirds standard, are still like to be put off by the fact that it has a smaller than average sensor with no obvious weight, cost or size advantage. Although there’s no denying the high quality of the results the camera can produce at low sensitivity settings, a pixel count of 12 million is also decidedly last season and this may discourage some photographers more than it should.”

Olympus E-5 direct links at [shopcountry 17163].

EosHD (Click here) posted a new Voigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95: “All in all this is currently THE best investment you can make in the Micro Four Thirds system and it will be in your possession long after the GH2 has been consigned to history. It is the best all-round lens you can buy for Micro Four Thirds and it is unique.”
The only place where you can get the lens is on [shoplink 15659 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Focus Numerique (Click here) posted the full E-PL2 review: “When asked the E-PL2 is it a worthy successor to the E-PL1 we answer yes!”
Get the E-PL2 at [shopcountry 18844].

Pocket Lint (CLick here) posted a Fuji X100 review: “For the niche market it’s aimed at, the Fujifilm FinePix X100 delivers in droves. Those aspiring to own a Leica camera may consider, and not just for the sake of their bank balance, to give the X100 a whirl. Indeed, in almost all areas, the X100 is a far better offering than the mighty-similar Leica X1 for example.”
Get the X100 at [shopcountry 19929].

Thedigitalstory (Click here) posted an Olympus XZ-1 poadcast.
Get the XZ-1 at [shopcountry 19904].