The best 2016 gear according to Dpreview
Dpreview selected the runner ups and winners of the year:
Best Zoom lens:
Runner-up: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS Pro
Best compact camera:
Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Best consumer stills/video camera of the year
Runner up: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Best mid-range ILC:
Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC- G85
DPReview innovation award:
Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
DPReview product of the year, 2016
Runner-up: Olympus OM-D E-M1 II