X1 versus X100 versus PEN E-P1/P2

[fotohuis]

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Well, a lot is written on this X100 Fuji camera and I can present the instruction manual too.(3Mb so to big for an upload here).

 

But after upgrading my Oly PEN E-P1 to firmware 1.4 and upgrading the lenses software too (17mm Pancake, 14-42mm) to firmware 1.1 A.F. is also running more fast and acurate. It's not like my SLR Canon 5D but hey it's a compact camera, not a professional SLR system.

 

I am sure when the latest firmware of the X1 is available it will be much better too.

 

What i like of the Olympus are the options, widely available (e.g. shut off the display when using the optical V.F. ) and the very compact design for a changeble lens system. An yes, I am also using my M lenses on it! (Novoflex Leica M - micro 4/3).

 

But time is going on and more compact cameras of a very good preformance level are available now.

 

Let's try to find out some pro and contras for these cameras.

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[elbonedeedo]

You can shut off the display on the X1 when you're using the EVF as well. I had an E-P1, and a few lenses. Looking at the images that were being produced with the X1 (particularly low light/high ISO), I sold it and haven't looked back.

 

I'm glad you're continuing to enjoy your E-P1, it's a cool little camera. What I like about the X1 over the E-P1 is the IQ and the fact that it's just that much smaller that it's easier for me to take everywhere.