FORGET THE FORMAT
WE’VE ALL BEEN HERE BEFORE, OF COURSE. Many times. I’m talking about the format size debate that’s been re-ignited (again) by the dramatic upturn in the choice of mirrorless cameras with 35mm-size sensors. The list of proponents is now impressive – Sony, Leica, Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Ricoh and Panasonic. Panasonic is particularly interesting because it’s been one of the main players behind the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless format with its Lumix G system, but now has the full-35mm Lumix S line. Partner in M43, Olympus, has upped the ante, launching a new OM-D series flagship that leverages all the benefits of a smaller sensor size. The E-M1X is undoubtedly a pro-level camera, as is Panasonic’s Lumix G9, but not everybody seems to think an M43 sensor is up to the job. Well,…