Abstract: Somewhere within this range comes a category ideal for travel, but which tends to get overlooked – quality compacts that don't boast swappable lenses or anything fancy, but are good enough to take the odd award-winning photo in foreign climes. There's no...
And so here we are at the end of this article. We hope it was helpful. Analyzing the new Olympus XZ-1 was both enjoyable and frustrating at times, but overall the product is worth a try....
The Olympus XZ-1 emphatically proves that high-end compacts are still a serious option, combining pocketability with ever-improving picture qualityOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alternativ...
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Published: 2011-04-22, Author: Tim , review by: macworld.co.uk
Unique scene modes and art filters; F1.8 aperture at wide-angle end; F2.5 at telephoto; Control ring provides quick manual adjustments
Lacks a hand grip; Underexposed images in iAuto mode; Autofocus struggles in low-light and macro modes; A lot of menu-diving required
The XZ-1's blend of manual features and tutorial modes make it a good fit for experienced shooters or anyone who wants a pocketable camera they can get to know and ultimately grow into. Expect a learning curve, but one that ultimately offers some nice rew...
The XZ-1's blend of manual features and tutorial modes make it a good fit for experienced shooters or anyone who wants a pocketable camera they can get to know and ultimately grow into. Expect a learning curve, but one that ultimately offers some nice ...
I really enjoyed using the Olympus XZ-1. It handles nicely and has all the settings and features an enthusiast photographer would want. The much talked about f/1.8 lens is great in low light and creates a shallow depth of field, although it does distort a...
f/1.8 lens, Good build quality, Great image quality
No automatic lens cover, Bulky
The upshot should be usable, noise and blur-free results in natural light without having to reach for the extra illumination provided by the camera's pop-up flash - which is neatly sunk within the top plate when not in use - as well as enabling a narrow d...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, Small size, Promised battery life
720p screen, Fibreglass rather than metal body
We're really impressed by the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, it's refreshing to see Sony doing something different to everyone else.It'll start shipping in September.More imagesImage 1 of 4Image 2 of 4Image 3 of 4Image 4 of 4This is what we think of the XZ Prem...
On-board flash, operation simplifying Live Guide, the E-PL1 offers the cheapest entry point to date into the Pen camera range
Plastic construction where the E-P1 and E-P2 offered steel, pared down ISO and LCD
The XZ-1 is in effect a Micro Four Thirds E-PL2 “lite”, smaller, lighter, sharing many features but omitting the ability to swap the lens on the front. But why would you want to anyway when it’s as good as the one provided?...
