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...
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...
