Having bought the EM1X last year in spite of its shortcomings I wasn’t likely to be interested in this model unless it had had a significantly better sensor which had seemed unlikely in any case
As that is not the case I will have no interest in this one at least at the moment whilst I have the EM1X
I’m quite relieved really as I can now sit back and ignore this one for the moment and continue to make use of the X without having to consider a different model solely because of a better sensor
However this does not bode well for the current development of M43 and I can understand that this will be disapointing for many who were considering buying or upgrading to the Mk3
As the poll on another thread here seemed to indicate that the feature most sought after was an improved sensor and that HHHR was not particularly highly rated as a wished for item then this would seem to be a very mediocre upgrade from the Mk2
I don’t think this one will entice upgrades from the Mk2 and many considering buying into this enthusiast / PRO level of M43 camera may still look at the Mk2 as a viable alternative at less cost if Olympus continue to produce the Mk2
After the delays with the factory relocation I thought Olympus might have released something more spectacular to reinvigorate the market particularly with regard to potential Mk2 upgraders
From a conversation I had with a Panasonic rep at a recent trade show they (and presumably) Olympus have no expectation of a hugely improved sensor until next generation sensor designs are released
The next significant step in sensor design is apparently 2 - 3 years away according to the rep I spoke to
As such I don’t think we will see any significant or perhaps even incremental advances in M43 sensor performance until the next generation designs are released
With the difference in cost between the Mk3 and the current prices of the Mk2 likely to be in the region of £800 ? I don’t see this one selling in big numbers until the price drops (as was the case with the X which I bought after an £800 price drop) and / or until Olympus phases out the Mk2 and the stock is gone
Rob, Let me toss out a fork, to consider.
EM1X-mk2 sport camera: 20MP better HIGH ISO performance sensor, 60fps high frame rate.
EM1-mk4 GP high-rez camera: 40MP high rez sensor, 30fps lower frame rate.
It is like a math formula; 20MP x 60fps = 1200MP/sec = 40MP x 30fps
The limit being the max data throughput, so you adjust the resolution and frame rate, based on the purpose of the camera.
I think this is the same fork that the FF dSLRs have.
