Fastest optical zoom lens on the market / Excellentquality lens, Fast autofocus in most situations, Very nice screen (apart from the smear), Good choice of automatic and manual settings, Compact design, good build quality
Image smoothing too pronounced at 800 ISO, No stereo sound in video mode, No button to save the exposure setting, no customisable button, Limited battery life (well under 200 shots), The stabilisation system could be better
The Olympus XZ-1 is another expert compact that could have got five stars if it had a better video mode. For those of you who aren't bothered about video, the XZ-1 is an excellent camera that's compact enough to take wherever you go, since it fits easi...
Olympus has managed to produce a compact camera that is a real joy to use. It’s perfectly pocket sized, jumps quickly into action and has responsive controls that are sensibly laid out. The wide aperture lens also means the camera can be used handheld ...
Abstract: In the wake of seeing Canon’s S100, we suspected that the compact shooter would be a tough act to follow. However, Olympus’ XZ-1 proves to be a camera to be reckoned with, offering a truckload of features in a solid body while being a pleasure to use. ...
Convenient USB charging, Wireless control over flashes, Good Art filters, AF illuminator good for low light conditions, Overall good ISO capability
Video less vivid than stills, Lens is prone to flare in bright light, Absence of direct controls to White Balance or ISO, Lack of control for adjusting noise level
It is indeed right that the all new Olympus XZ-1, is a late entry in the relatively full compact camera segment, yet the device has managed to grab the attention of the people. The compact digital camera segment is considered to be a market of the keen ph...
Published: 2011-02-18, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
F1.8 to F2.5 zoom lens is great for shooting in low-light environment; good picture quality, especially for RAW photos; decent performance.
Menu interface can be confusing for new users; cannot adjust size of focusing box.
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Published: 2011-02-18, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
F1.8 to F2.5 zoom lens is great for shooting in low-light environment; good picture quality, especially for RAW photos; decent performance.
Menu interface can be confusing for new users; cannot adjust size of focusing box.
We would have given the XZ-1 an Editors' Choice award if not for the unappealing menu interface and the fixed size of the focusing box. But if these are not dealbreakers for you, this Olympus possibly is one of the best advanced compact you can get on...
Very fast lens at both wide and zoom ends, Control ring gives quick manual control, Easy AF point control, Flash intensity can be stepped down
Loose lens cap can fall off, Rear control wheel feels small and fiddly, Aggressive noise reduction
It's heartening to see that instead of indulging in the megapixel war – which isn't a very good indicator of camera performance – camera manufacturers are turning to other great features like larger sensors and faster glass which do more to improve image...
Very fast lens at both wide and zoom ends, Control ring gives quick manual control, Easy AF point control, Flash intensity can be stepped down
Loose lens cap can fall off, Rear control wheel feels small and fiddly, Aggressive noise reduction
It's heartening to see that instead of indulging in the megapixel war – which isn't a very good indicator of camera performance – camera manufacturers are turning to other great features like larger sensors and faster glass which do more to improve image ...
It's heartening to see that instead of indulging in the megapixel war – which isn't a very good indicator of camera performance – camera manufacturers are turning to other great features like larger sensors and faster glass which do more to improve ima...
