Here is the summary of the camera that are on top:

1. Olympus OM-D E-M10 — 16MP MFT, IBIS, EVF, flip screen, dual dials, fast AF; the best balance of size, handling, and IQ around ~$250. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
2. Nikon 1 V3 — Modular, quick AF and bursts, 18.4MP 1″ sensor; versatile and fun despite a discontinued lens line. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
3. Panasonic GF9 / GX850 / GX800 — 16MP MFT, 4K video, flip screen, strong AF; often a kit under $300—sell the kit lens to net <$250. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
4. Fujifilm X-A1 — 16MP Bayer sensor with Fuji colors/film sims, flip screen, X-mount; no EVF or touch, AF okay. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
5. Nikon 1 J5 — 20.8MP 1″ sensor, blazing bursts (20–60 fps), flip screen; microSD and limited lenses, annoying Wi-Fi button. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
6. Sony NEX-C3 — 16MP APS-C, tilt screen, E-mount entry; clunky old menus, plasticky feel, average AF—but super cheap. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
7. Canon EOS M2 — 18MP APS-C, touchscreen, Wi-Fi; Magic Lantern adds 1080p RAW; AF so-so and no tilt screen. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
8. Olympus E-PM1 — 12MP MFT, RAW, fast AF for age; dated UI, fixed screen, no grip, but ultra-budget friendly. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)

What Is Micro Four Thirds Missing In 2025?

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Micro Four Thirds for Travel Photography – Panasonic GX850 / GF9 + 3 Lenses – Landscape, Portrait (Gary W).
The Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 Prime Lens (Robert Grant).
Introduction to Video for Still Photographers (Explora)
Summer Photography Survival Guide: Stay Cool & Keep Your Gear Safe (42West)

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

You have few hours left to grab the Peak Design Pro Tripod on Kickstarter (Click here). It has over 5,000 backers and collected over 4 million dollars!

One more project: Popular YouTuber Michael The Maven has just launched the new MAVEN Filters – WAVE 3 on Kickstarter (click here).

Here are the top-selling cameras at MapCamera for July:

• FUJIFILM X half X-HF1 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• SONY α7C II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• Nikon Z5II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• RICOH GR IIIx – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• FUJIFILM X-M5 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• FUJIFILM X-S20 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• SONY α7IV – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• FUJIFILM X-T5 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama
• Nikon Z50II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama

The OM-5II is selling well in Japan!

Remember the Lumix G7? It deserves a second look in 2025!

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Our predictions for the camera industry (Red35).
3 weeks in Nova Scotia with 3 cameras and 3 lenses (Emilie Talpin).
The Handmade Photograph | History, Evolution & Inspiration (Explora)
Why Film Photography is Perfect for Travel (42West)

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

This video shows the rise and fall of three camera companies, including Olympus. The video is interesting, but it’s missing the last part of Olympus’ story, when the company sold its camera business to OM Digital.