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February 2011
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Published: 2011-08-09, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Olympus XZ-1 is nicely designed with a solid user interface and very good performance for its cohort
The XZ-1's image quality is good, but even shooting raw it's not quite up to the level of its better competitors
Enjoyable to shoot and relatively fast, the Olympus XZ-1 only stumbles when it comes to photo quality, which is very good, but not uniformly excellent as one would expect from this class of camera.
Overall, the Olympus XZ-1 is a great little compact camera. I find it to be right up there with the Canon G12 as a serious compact shooter.The design is solid, with a slick metal body, the smart lens selection wheel and the signature Olympus Art Filte...
Published: 2011-07-14, Author: Elias , review by: techworld.com
All things considered, we really like the Olympus XZ-1. It's easy to use, yet it has good manual features. But most importantly, it's a fun camera to use and it has interesting art filters to play with. We also like the screen and the fact that it mos...
Abstract: When it comes to usability, its a real horse race. If you already own one of the competitive cameras mentioned I don't think that a move to the XZ-1 would gain you much. But if you're in the market for a pocket camera capable of producing decent image quality then you owe it to yourself to visit a deal..
Excellent build, refined appearance, f/1.8 i.Zuiko lens performs well, 3-inch OLED is crisp, Captures 720p HD video, Built in hot shoe, Built-in support for wireless flash, Dials front and back to adjust controls, Compatible with optional excellent VF-...
Mode dial is too easily changed by accident, OLED display is hard to see in bright light, making image composition more difficult, Needs a grip, Would like the option to change the function of the dials, You have to return to the Menu too often to make...
Olympus has entered the flagship digicam fight with a winner. It's learned from its competitors, avoiding the brick in favor of an almost too svelte box, adding a manual control with the lens ring, including a pop-up flash and a hot shoe, avoiding the ...
Unique scene modes and art filters, F1.8 aperture at wideangle end; F2.5 at telephoto, Control ring provides quick manual adjustments,
Lacks a hand grip, Underexposed images in iAuto mode, Autofocus struggles in lowlight and macro modes, A lot of menudiving required,
The Olympus XZ-1 is a manual-minded camera with great optics, but its autofocus and exposure levels are weak spots, and it's not entirely novice-friendly. ...
What Olympus has produced with the XZ-1 is a camera worth very strong consideration. Not just to be weighed up against its direct competitors (S95, G12, LX5, EX-1, P7000) but as an alternative to its own mirror-less PEN range. For those hoping to ta...
Quality feel, comfortable size and weight, Lens capabilities are impressive, Does well in low light, Fast, responsive shutter, Custom save option
Interface might throw off even some experienced digital photographers, No view finder
The Olympus XZ-1 is a solid investment for those looking to move beyond point-and-shoots and will keep users of various skill levels interested while delivering impressive results. ...
