m4/3 systems

It has been a couple of years since the release of m4/3 system and I felt that the system is beginning to stabilise in a way. It is sometimes known as DSLR system without the "mirror", so the camera body can be shrink down considerably without it. The sensor is basically the same size as a normal 4/3 sensor.

With more lens and body been released every year as well as improvements made to 4/3 sensors, consumers is spoilt for choice I guess.

For the manufacturers, it is mainly coming from Olympus and Panasonic. They each have their own ways to maximise the potential of their own m4/3 bodies. Good thing is that their brands of lenses is interchangeable with each other like their 4/3 counterparts.

And now I am beginning to have interest in this system too!! Moreover, it can used with the older 4/3 lens. All is needed is to get a adapter to use your old 4/3 lens on m4/3 bodies, so I guess your old 4/3 lens can be put to good use but I am not sure whether the body will fully utilise the 4/3 lens capabilities.

Personally, I felt these two upcoming new models seems to be pretty interesting. So I can consider it to be my next system if 4/3 system is really going to end in the near future. If it doesn't end, it will be another story lol. There are currently previews of both models at some famous online camera site and it looks pretty positive. Below is the specs:

Specifications for EP3:

Effective pixels	12.3 megapixels
Sensor	4/3" Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
Focal Length Multiplier	2x
ISO rating	AUTO: ISO 200 - 12800 (customizable, Default 200-1600); Manual: ISO 200 - 12800 (in 1/3 or 1 EV steps)
Image Stabilization	Built-in imager-shift image stabilizer
Shutter speed	60 - 1/4000 sec.
Auto Focus	35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Exposure Control	Digital ESP (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average, Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
Exposure Compensation	±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
Metering	TTL Image Sensor metering system
Flash Modes	TTL-Auto, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64)
Recording Formats	Still: RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still); Movie: AVCHD, AVI Motion JPEG
Display	3.0-inch, 614,000-dot OLED touch panel
Storage type	SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
Connectivity	USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Video-Out, Accessory port (AP2)
Battery	BLS-1 Li-ion battery (330 shots according to CIPA standard)
Dimensions	122 x 69.1 x 34.2mm (W x H x D, excluding protrusions)
Weight	321g (without battery)

Specifications for G3:

Effective pixels	16.0 megapixels
Sensor	Live MOS sensor with primary color filter
ISO rating	Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Shutter speed	1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 120 seconds) (Still Image) / 1/16000 ~ 1/30 (NTSC), 1/16000 ~ 1/25 (PAL) (Motion Image)
Exposure Control	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation	1/3EV step +/-5EV
Metering	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Recording Formats	JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, DPOF compatible, AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
Display	3.0-inch, 460,000 dots, TFT LCD with Touch panel
Storage type	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
Connectivity	USB 2.0, miniHDMI (TypeC/VIErA Link),
Battery	ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack, 1010mAh
Dimensions	115.2 x 83.6 x 46.7mm
Weight	Approx. 336g (body only)