Beautiful images even in low light, Extremely bright lens, Large image sensor, Fast captures, Gorgeous display, Camcorder-like video recording,
Pricey, Bulky for a compact camera, Lens cap is a nuisance,
The Olympus XZ-1 dazzles when you compare it with other compact cameras, but its price and size pit it squarely against a class of cameras that can best its performance and quality. ...
The Olympus XZ-1 (MSRP $499.99) is a spectacular addition to the high-end compact camera family. We’re happy to see Olympus re-entering this market, especially with this 11-megapixel sensor and gorgeous new Zuiko lens. The hardware lets the camera chu...
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Vaunted f/1.8 lens not as effective in low light as we expected. Images are noisy at ISO 1600 and above. Antinoise processing in JPEGs at high ISOs smoothes out detail. Clumsy lens cap configuration will drive you batty. Confusing menu system. Tiny camera
Abstract: Amid all the clamour of Olympus’ and Panasonic’s support for the Micro Four Thirds format, it’s easy to forget that not everyone wants, needs or can fathom the intricacies of a DSLR or its kin. Canon has done very well with its G series fixed lens, co...
Small size, Great lens, Excellent image quality up to ISO 800, hotshoe, Bright, sharp OLED screen, Wireless Flash capability
Image quality above ISO 1600 not great, Lack of grip makes for less secure hold, Fiddly rear input dial, Price of optional EVF
The Holy Grail for serious enthusiasts shopping for a compact is for a camera that achieves the highest possible image quality, with full control, in as small a package as is practical. The Olympus XZ-1 comes as close to achieving this as any camera ye...
Excellent image quality, Sharp fast lens, Fun and creative art filters,
No AEL/AFL button, Could use more physical controls, Disappointing video quality
At its current street price of $499, the Olympus XZ-1 is unquestionably an expensive camera, especially when several very good competitors are currently priced $100 less. On paper the XZ-1 isn’t necessarily even better specified, but don’t be fooled by...
Abstract: The anticipated f/1.8 fixed lens compact has landed in the infoSync headquarters. Read our full Olympus XZ-1 review here.Olympus XZ-1 Report The Olympus XZ-1 arrived quite late to the advanced fixed lens compact party. We've reviewed Canon's G12, Niko...
Abstract: At the Photokina 2010 Olympus showed us an early camera prototype, and of today it has become available too; the Olympus XZ-1 compact camera. An amazing bright, and new developed, iZUIKO lens gives you great brightness across the focal range and...
The Olympus XZ-1 - the first Olympus digital camera to sport an f/1.8 lens since the C-5050Z of 2002 - is a small but very serious photographic tool. The camera ticks all the boxes that any experienced photographer is looking for - “sensible” pixel co...
